# Tangol — A Unique Word Puzzle Game! > Sudoku-style word puzzle game based on the Sator Square. (iPhone/iPad app by Punchbunny, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangol/id1436438640 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Punchbunny, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286541746) - Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.58/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 169 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2019-11-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangol/id1436438640/reviews.md ## What is Tangol? Tangol is a Sudoku style word puzzle grid, based on the classic Sator Square puzzle! Spell words both horizontally and vertically across the entire grid to find each puzzle's solution. Harder than it sounds! Each puzzle is generated in-game with thousands of different word variations! If you get stuck, you can use an in-game hint to lock a letter in its place. Test your brain against 3 different play modes, each with grid sizes that go from 3x3 to 6x6. -- Endless Mode -- Use assist guides to find the correct words and word placement to solve thousands of distinct puzzles. This is the classic Tangol mode with endless levels! -- Advanced Mode -- 3 times the points, but zero assists -- Endless levels! -- Timed Mode -- Solve each puzzle as quickly as possible to win big points! -- Feats -- Track your progress with Feats, displays everything from your best time to how many grids you've played. Tangol is ad supported, but you can remove ads for just $1.99! COMING SOON: -- Tangol! Solitaire (Holidays 2020) -- Solitaire mode allows you to spell your own words (no pre-generated puzzles) in order to score big points! Start with a single letter in the center of the grid and build out from there. LEARN MORE: Visit us online at https://www.tangolgame.com @tangolgame https://www.punchbunny.com @punchbunnyllc ## Key features - Sudoku-style word grids - Horizontal and vertical word spelling - Multiple play modes (Endless, Advanced, Timed) - Adjustable grid sizes (3x3 to 6x6) - In-game hints - Progress tracking with Feats ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time | | 5 Hints (5,000 hp) | $2.99 | one-time | | 1 Hint (1,000 hp) | $0.99 | one-time | | 10 Hints (10,000 hp) | $1.99 | one-time | | 25 Hints (25,000 hint points) | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangol/id1436438640/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Great game *2020-11-21, version 1.1.47* Terrific game, challenging (a rarity) and fun. Two complaints, though and maybe someone can set me straight. First, I can’t get at my hints. Second, the ? Button doesn’t seem to do anything but make the screen darker. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the review! To use a hint, after tapping the question mark, tap on one of the highlighted tiles -- you get to select which tile you want the hint applied to! If that doesn't work, please email support@tangolgame.com ### 5/5 — Fun for the whole family! *2020-09-23, version 1.1.45* My wife plays, I play, our kids play. This game is easy enough on the lower levels for the younger kids, but challenging for even us adults. Lots of fun! ### 5/5 — Challenging but fun! *2020-09-23, version 1.1.45* Tangol is one of the more interesting games I’ve played in a while. New concept (at least to me) on a word game, not the same old boring stuff that’s all over the App Store these days. Highly recommend it! ### 5/5 — Fun Puzzle Game *2020-09-23, version 1.1.45* I love this game! It’s like one of those shifting tile games where you’re trying to make a picture, but in this case, it’s words! Plenty of options for play (with hints, without, timed, etc) for whatever level of challenge you need! ### 1/5 — Tangol *2020-08-18, version 1.0.32* Purchased the game yet I never got the game it came up as an error message all it said was error Will u please fix cause I will not pay twice for this game !!!!!! Very 😡 😡😡😡😡😡 **Developer response:** I am terribly sorry for the inconvenience. I just uploaded a new version that fixes the issue you're dealing with. I hope you'll check back in with the update! ### 5/5 — Fun & Challenging *2019-11-17, version 1.0.26* I’m loving this new addition to my word game collection. This mirrored grid style game is different from my other games and provides a challenge. The purchase price is very modest and well worth it to remove the ads. ### 5/5 — Fun AND challenging *2019-11-14, version 1.0.25* Great “mirrored” word puzzle game unlike others I’ve played. Have to really work your brain on some, like the 5x5 grids (my favorite, even though I need hints to finish them 😆). Lots of free play with the demo but reasonable price to unlock full game and then can buy hints (you earn them by solving puzzles, too). Excellent addition to my word game collection! ## Frequently asked questions about Tangol ### What is Tangol? Tangol is a word puzzle game that uses a Sudoku-style grid. Players spell words horizontally and vertically to solve puzzles based on the classic Sator Square. ### What are the different game modes in Tangol? Tangol features Endless Mode for continuous puzzles, Advanced Mode with higher scores and no assists, and Timed Mode for fast-paced challenges. ### Can I get help if I'm stuck in Tangol? Yes, Tangol offers an in-game hint system that allows you to lock a letter in its place to assist with solving puzzles. ### What devices does Tangol support? Tangol is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is Tangol updated? The latest version of Tangol is 1.1.50, which was last updated on December 11, 2020. Future updates are planned, including a Solitaire mode. ### What is the age rating for Tangol? Tangol has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. ### Does Tangol have ads? Tangol is ad-supported. However, you can remove advertisements for a one-time purchase of $1.99. ### How does Tangol compare to other word puzzle games? Tangol offers a unique twist on word puzzles by integrating the Sator Square concept with Sudoku-like grid mechanics and multiple challenging game modes. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.50 — 2020-12-11 v1.1.50 - Minor update to game engine v1.1.49 - Fixed minor audio issues, new Privacy Policy and EULA, and fixed audio toggle not saving properly between sessions v1.1.47 - Some users were not receiving 10 free hints when purchasing "No Ads" -- fixed v1.1.46 - Fixed an audio bug on the audio toggle Tangol has been rebuilt in a new game engine which means the possibility of new bugs. If you come across any, please visit www.tangolgame.com/support or email support@tangolgame.com. ### 1.1.49 — 2020-11-23 v1.1.49 Fixed minor audio issues, new Privacy Policy and EULA, and fixed audio toggle not saving properly between sessions v1.1.47 Some users were not receiving 10 free hints when purchasing "No Ads" -- fixed v1.1.46 - Fixed an audio bug on the audio toggle Tangol has been rebuilt in a new game engine which means the possibility of new bugs. If you come across any, please visit www.tangolgame.com/support or email support@tangolgame.com. ### 1.1.47 — 2020-10-25 v1.1.47 Some users were not receiving 10 free hints when purchasing "No Ads" -- fixed v1.1.46 - Fixed an audio bug on the audio toggle Tangol has been rebuilt in a new game engine which means the possibility of new bugs. If you come across any, please visit www.tangolgame.com/support or email support@tangolgame.com. ### 1.1.46 — 2020-09-25 v1.1.46 - Fixed a bug with the audio toggle - toggle would not operate v1.1.45 - Tangol has been completely rebuilt from the ground up in Unity - Freeplay mode added, removing timed dailies - Ads have been introduced to the game - New save system (bug fix) - saves persist between app updates - New library - less nonsense words, more common words Tangol has been rebuilt in a new game engine which means the possibility of new bugs. If you come across any, please visit www.tangolgame.com/support or email support@tangolgame.com. ### 1.1.45 — 2020-09-22 Changelog v1.1.45 - Tangol has been completely rebuilt from the ground up in Unity - Freeplay mode added, removing timed dailies - Ads have been introduced to the game - New save system (bug fix) - saves persist between app updates - New library - less nonsense words, more common words Tangol has been rebuilt in a new game engine which means the possibility of new bugs. 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