# Text Express: Word Adventure — Crossword Puzzle & Story Game

> Word puzzle and story game with train adventure and interactive narrative. (iPhone/iPad app by Kwalee Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-express-word-adventure/id1507173665 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736)
- Category: Games, Education, Casual, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 6,135 App Store ratings · 273 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 633 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2022-08-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-express-word-adventure/id1507173665/reviews.md

## What is Text Express?

Play Text Express: Word Adventure - a new English word game that combines word search puzzles, interactive stories and epic adventures! Join Tilly, a brave and smart young woman, as she travels in her old train to majestic destinations, meets new friends and unlocks her true destiny. Discover how the words you find impact the story!

RELAXING WORD SEARCH
Text Express doesn’t have any time limits or penalties! Sit back, relax, swipe words and enjoy a wonderful story as Tilly starts her epic journey.

UNIQUE WORD PUZZLES
Play thousands of unique crossword levels, find hidden words, discover new daily challenges and combine letters into words to progress in the story. Who knows, maybe you will pick up a new word or two and expand your English vocabulary!

MAGICAL WORLD
A world full of wonders awaits Tilly. Fix and decorate an old train to travel all around it! Reach fantastic locations: from beautiful gardens to mysterious towns. Collect cute souvenirs on the way!

IMMERSIVE STORIES
Mysteries, family secrets, drama, comedy, adventure, love story - Tilly will experience it all! Unlock stories with every new chapter and help Tilly become the author of her own life.

Text Express is an English word game that is free-to-play, though some items can be purchased for real money.


SUBSCRIBE TO TEXT EXPRESS

Subscribe to Text Express for all of the following benefits:

- No Ads, which removes non-optional adverts from the game
- Bigger Bank
- Double Daily Chest
- Always Faster
- Double XP Wallet


SUBSCRIPTIONS INFORMATION:

Text Express VIP Membership access offers three membership options:

1) A weekly subscription costing $2.99 per week after a 3 day FREE trial period.

2) A monthly subscription costing $8.99 per month.

3) A yearly subscription costing $79.99 per year.


After buying this subscription, you will unlock; a bigger bank so your piggy bank can hold 225 coins,  double daily chest where you will receive double the dose of your daily extras, increase your score by 50% from every level, double XP wallet so you can earn more points every day and receive no ads, which removes non-optional ads from the game. This is an auto-renewable subscription. The payment is charged to your account after confirmation. The subscription is renewed unless you unsubscribe 24 hours before the period ends. Your account will also be charged for renewal.
The prices noted are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may change and actual charges may be converted to local currency.
End of trial and subscription renewal:
- The payment is charged to your iTunes account after a confirmation of purchase
- The subscription is renewed unless you unsubscribe 24 hours before the end of the current period
- The account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current period at the standard cost of the weekly subscription
- The user may manage the subscription and auto-renewal by accessing the user's account settings after purchase in the store
- No cancellation of the current subscription is permitted during the active subscription period
- Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the subscription is purchased
Cancelling a trial or subscription:
- In order to cancel a subscription during the free trial period you need to cancel it through your account in the Store. This must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period to avoid being charged.

http://privacy.servers.kwalee.com/privacy/TextExpressEULA.html

Got issues with the game? Drop us an email at textexpress@kwalee.com. We're focused on bringing fun and meaningful gaming experiences to players around the world. Thanks!

## Key features

- Relaxing word search puzzles
- Unique crossword levels
- Interactive story progression
- Train fixing and decoration
- Daily challenges
- Vocabulary expansion

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Golden Ticket | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Golden Ticket | $8.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Open the vault | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monday Mega Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Deal Large | $8.99 | one-time |
| 500 Daily Tilly XP Ration | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Daily Tilly XP Ration | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sandwich Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Text Express?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🚀 Engaging story and characters
- 💡 Variety of word puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with forced ads
- 🔍 Unclear progression and lack of new content
- 🤔 Inconsistent word recognition

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after watching ads
- Progress and account data loss after updates
- Inability to access certain game modes or features

**Most requested features**

- More story updates and new levels
- Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee
- Better tracking of completed words
- Improved tutorial and onboarding

## Recent user reviews (10 of 273)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-express-word-adventure/id1507173665/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2026-08-22, version 45.2.7*

I have had this game loaded on my phone for at least a couple of years and I love it. Recently though it has become really glitchy and I have to restart the game a lot. I continue to put up with it cause I love the game so much. Please fix. Thanks.

### 5/5 — Text Express

*2026-07-31, version 45.2.7*

This is a really cool game and is very challenging.👍👍👍

### 5/5 — I you need to play on your phone

*2026-06-11, version 45.2.5*

This is a wonderful game with love baked in.

### 3/5 — stopped

*2026-06-06, version 45.2.5*

at first i couldn't watch a whole video. just froze or kicked me out completely. now i can't open the locations. it just freezes. i tried reinstalling and that didn't work

### 3/5 — Amazing game, but..

*2026-05-09, version 45.2.5*

Been playing this for a while and I love the game. The great story line makes it a gem even. But recently I’ve had multiple problems with crashings and paying. It crashes at least every 20 minutes. And if I buy small in-game purchases, they will not come through. Also purchased a weekly subscription which I had to cancel because after the week it didn’t automatically renewed my advantages. It did however take the money from my account. When trying to write to support, first thing I read is that when a purchase has been made, it might take up to an hour (?!) to come through. Not the case with me. Then they ask some sort of number and a screen shot. Can’t find this number and I have no clue how to make a screen shot. Let alone to send it to support. I know this game only has a few chapters and I will finish them, but I’m really disappointed in this support team.

### 2/5 — Pas en français

*2026-03-26*

Jeu super mais dommage il est pas en français

**Developer response:** Hi there, we appreciate your suggestion regarding the in-game language. Your input has been relayed to our development team for their consideration. We value your support and appreciate your understanding as we strive to continuously improve the game.

### 5/5 — Top

*2026-03-26, version 45.2.5*

Leuk

### 3/5 — Fun, but annoying

*2026-03-11, version 45.2.5*

This is enjoyable diversion, but the daily login bonuses have been broken for months. The app will show the same bonus multiple times over the course of a day, and will then reset the status back to day 1 the very next day. That’s a disincentive, not an incentive to play on a daily basis.

### 3/5 — Rip off

*2026-03-04, version 45.2.5*

I was enjoying the game and decided to take up the offer of the weekly golden ticket with a 3 day trial. I got all the benefits for the 3 days then they took my money, yes it was only $5, but the benefits stopped as soon as the trial ended. I have left 2 messages on the support page in the game and sent an email and have had no response. It’s 5 days since they took the money so should have been sorted by now. I have cancelled the subscription, but it seems like they just want your money with no customer support or giving you what you paid for.

### 1/5 — No update in years

*2026-02-22, version 45.2.5*

Used to be one of my favorite word games. Play everyday. I just checked it out again and still no new content.

## Frequently asked questions about Text Express

### What is Text Express: Word Adventure?

Text Express: Word Adventure is an English word game that combines relaxing word search puzzles with an interactive story. Players solve word puzzles to progress through an epic adventure, helping a character named Tilly on her train journey.

### What are the key features of Text Express?

Key features include relaxing word search puzzles with no time limits, unique crossword levels, interactive stories where player choices impact the narrative, the ability to fix and decorate a train, and daily challenges to keep gameplay fresh.

### How much does Text Express cost?

The game is free-to-play, but offers in-app purchases for certain items. There is also an optional VIP Membership subscription with weekly, monthly, and yearly options that provides benefits like no ads and gameplay boosts.

### What platforms is Text Express available on?

The description mentions the game is free-to-play and refers to iTunes account for subscription management, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. Pricing is noted for United States customers, indicating a global availability on compatible platforms.

### What kind of stories can I expect in Text Express?

The game features immersive stories that include mysteries, family secrets, drama, comedy, adventure, and romance. Players unlock new chapters and help Tilly become the author of her own life by making choices within the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 45.2.7 — 2026-07-02

We’ve cleared some pesky bugs off the tracks and oiled the engine gears to make your word-finding journey better than ever. Update now to keep your train chugging along perfectly!

### 45.2.5 — 2026-01-30

Grab your bestie and invite them to join your team in Text Express! Work together to complete crossword levels, battle other teams, and finish group challenges! The best teams will climb the ladder to the top of the leaderboard! Go for gold and prove that you’re a pro puzzler!
Start your word adventure today! Customize your train, play word puzzle games, collect fun items, play exciting events, and unlock the story of your life!

### 45.2.3 — 2026-01-13

Grab your bestie and invite them to join your team in Text Express! Work together to complete crossword levels, battle other teams, and finish group challenges! The best teams will climb the ladder to the top of the leaderboard! Go for gold and prove that you’re a pro puzzler!
Start your word adventure today! Customize your train, play word puzzle games, collect fun items, play exciting events, and unlock the story of your life!

### 45.2.1 — 2025-05-19

Grab your bestie and invite them to join your team in Text Express! Work together to complete crossword levels, battle other teams, and finish group challenges! The best teams will climb the ladder to the top of the leaderboard! Go for gold and prove that you’re a pro puzzler!
Start your word adventure today! Customize your train, play word puzzle games, collect fun items, play exciting events, and unlock the story of your life!

### 45.2.0 — 2025-04-07

Grab your bestie and invite them to join your team in Text Express! Work together to complete crossword levels, battle other teams, and finish group challenges! The best teams will climb the ladder to the top of the leaderboard! Go for gold and prove that you’re a pro puzzler!
Start your word adventure today! Customize your train, play word puzzle games, collect fun items, play exciting events, and unlock the story of your life!

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