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Up Spell by Up Games

Up Spell by Up Games

Have words with yourself.

71 ratings
46 reviews
🎮 Games
🧩 Puzzle
📝 Word
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 6, 2020
  • September 6, 2022

Developer

Kenneth Kocienda
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About

Engage in a rapid-fire word game that challenges your vocabulary and speed. Test your word-building skills in this exciting and fast-paced experience.

✓Fast-paced gameplay
✓Word building challenges
✓Vocabulary testing
✓Speed-focused
✓Engaging word puzzles
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What users say about Up Spell by Up Games

Reviews of Up Spell by Up Games are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.4/5 from 71 App Store ratings. What users like most: addictive gameplay, clean design. Top complaints: needs expansion, many words. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • addictivegameplay
  • Simple,clean design
  • Fun,fast-paced escape
  • Delightfulmusic
  • Slickinterface
  • Goodlexicon
  • Purefun
  • Superfun
  • Polishedimplementation
  • Quicktime killer
  • Well-thought-outgame
  • Functional,clean UI
  • Attentionto detail
  • Noin-app purchases
  • Greatvalue for price
  • Enjoyableword game
  • Noadvertising
  • Nosilly in-app currency
  • Fast-pacedword game
  • Worksgreat solo
  • Expandedlexicon
  • Terrificlittle game
  • Nicelypriced
  • Amiabletime waster
  • Well-donegame
  • Simpleand fun

Negative things

  • Dictionaryneeds expansion
  • Missingmany words
  • iPadscreen display issues
  • Gameappears at bottom left on iPad
  • Developerfocused on iPhone only
  • Noportrait mode
  • Appcompressed after system upgrade
  • Duelmode needs improvement
  • Sharingscore requires multiple clicks
  • Letterselection not well randomized
  • Sharingdoesn't work
  • Payingfor a simple app
  • Onlyhorizontal mode
  • Noway to play against strangers
  • Noleaderboard
  • Downarrow inconveniently placed
  • Lettertrays not random
  • Pluralsrejected as misspelled
  • Frustratingletter combinations
  • Noway to remove placed letter easily
  • Noshuffle letters function
  • Noreplay game button
  • Noway to compete without sending links
  • Noendless mode
  • Noway to see previous scores
  • Nopersonal high scores board
  • Nonon-timer version
  • Duelfeature can be improved
  • Noreal-time opponent scores in duel
  • Duelmode not working properly
  • Textmessage link not sent properly
  • Noaudio after using earbuds
  • Nostats for best words or missed opportunities
  • Noobvious indication of double score
  • Highscore not shown
  • Noway to review game after playing
  • Nooption to play without a clock
  • Noway to see own scores
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What's New in Up Spell by Up Games

1.0.3

September 6, 2022

Four new color themes. Additions to the lexicon.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Still great in 2025

Been playing this since it came out. One of the original and best word games. Highly addictive.
Mr WoblongMr Woblong

Fun game, needs a better list of words

Please expand the dictionary as the game rejects many perfectly fine English words. Like “FAINTED” ?!?

When it works, it’s an addictive game. Love it!
mykbmykb

Still great

Been playing this since it came out. One of the original and best word games. Highly addictive.
Mr WoblongMr Woblong

Fun, fast-paced escape

Perfect for a quick escape during the day. Simple, clean design and delightful music. Continues to be one of my favorite games that I come back to.
_amoya_amoya

Good game

Simple, slick and addictive. Thank you.
LihkeLihke
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

Game rejects many perfectly fine English words

Bug

Game does not recognize valid words like 'Grok'

Bug

Game appears at the bottom left edge of the screen on iPad

Bug

App automatically compressed after upgrading Apple system and won't fix

Bug

Issues with iOS 15

Bug

Cannot get Duel to work

Bug

Cannot get the Send arrow to work in Duel mode

Bug

Sharing doesn't work, just get a blank screen

Bug

Letter selection doesn't seem well randomized

Bug

When you put up letters that don’t make a word, you have to hit the down arrow to clear them, which is inconvenient

Bug

Letter trays do not appear to be random

Bug

Single version of a word is accepted but the plural is rejected

Bug

You can only play in horizontal mode

Bug

Encountered an issue where audio is no longer available after using earbuds

Bug

Duel mode not working

Bug

Text message with the link to the game isn’t being created and sent properly

Bug

Completely inaccessible for voiceover

Bug
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Requested Features

27 requests

Expand the dictionary

Feature

Increase character amount

Feature

Increase time

Feature

Make game show up correctly on iPad screen

Feature

Add portrait mode

Feature

Improve Duel mode

Feature

Connect via AirDrop or Bluetooth for Duel mode

Feature

See partner's score on my side in Duel mode

Feature

Add functionality to remove a placed letter by re-tapping

Feature

Add a shuffle letters function

Feature

Add a replay game button

Feature

Add a way of competing with other players without sending a link

Feature

Add endless mode

Feature

Add stats for best words, missed opportunities, tendencies

Feature

Add a post-game screen showing highlights

Feature

Add a personal high scores board

Feature

Add a non-timer version

Feature

Add more interaction in duel feature (real-time opponent scores)

Feature

Add proper iPad support

Feature

Add a high score board

Feature

Add Game Center integration

Feature

Improve Duel mode sharing and comparison

Feature

Add ability to review game after playing

Feature

Add option to play without a clock

Feature

Add ability to see own scores

Feature

Add a way to denote double score background change

Feature

Add ability to turn tunes off entirely

Feature

FAQ

What is this app?

This app is a fast-paced word game designed to challenge your vocabulary and speed. It offers a quick and engaging experience for players who enjoy word-building challenges.

What are the main features?

The app's primary features include fast-paced gameplay, word-building challenges, and vocabulary testing. It focuses on speed and engaging word puzzles to keep players entertained.

Is this app free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience.

Who is this app for?

This app is ideal for individuals who enjoy word games and are looking for a quick, stimulating challenge. It's perfect for those wanting to test their vocabulary and reaction time in a fun way.