# Word Buddies - Fun puzzle game — user reviews > 211 indexed App Store user reviews of Word Buddies by YEW TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, rated 4.58/5 from 17,291 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-buddies-fun-puzzle-game/id1461700291/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-buddies-fun-puzzle-game/id1461700291.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 12,907 · 4★ 2,437 · 3★ 1,331 · 2★ 346 · 1★ 270 ## What do users think of Word Buddies? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay - 👍 Unique word game concept - 💡 Interesting levels and obstacles **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 💰 Expensive in-app purchases - 📺 Too many intrusive ads - 🤔 Unfair game mechanics (no vowels, impossible levels) **Commonly reported bugs** - Losing progress and purchases after updates - Inability to leave or switch teams - Inconsistent word acceptance **Most requested features** - More levels and content updates - Ability to replay previous levels - Better instructions and explanations - Fair coin/gem rewards system ## Newest reviews (15 of 211) ### 2/5 — No more levels *2025-10-31, version 3.4.0* Loved this game, but it’s never had any more levels updated. Great game wishing there was another one like it. ### 2/5 — Stuck stuck. *2025-08-13, version 3.4.0* It stuck in offline mode and I cannot figure out to undo this. I cannot add name or save it. No I do not have an ID number... Because again offline mode. I am on the internet no problem with other games etc. ### 2/5 — One of my favorite games *2025-04-24, version 3.4.0* I love this game but it has had numerous issues for a couple years now. It says I’m offline, there aren’t enough levels and you can’t go back and play it again without deleting the app and reinstalling it, losing your accumulated points. ### 4/5 — Word buddies *2024-08-30, version 3.4.0* I like this word game a lot. Wish less ads. However I am on level 299 and cannot complete. How do I trigger the TW? ### 2/5 — MONTHS!!!!!!! *2024-08-12, version 3.4.0* I have been waiting for months to get “ coming soon”!!! I’m going to uninstall it if it doesn’t come ASAP!!! ### 2/5 — Love the game disappointed *2024-05-30, version 3.4.0* I am not able to save my progress stating I’m offline and there’s no more levels for me. When is this going to be fixed!? ### 2/5 — Disappointed. *2024-05-30, version 3.4.0* Says offline, I can’t connect to Facebook, and have lost all my progress. Don’t waste your time until it’s fixed. ### 4/5 — Word buddies *2024-05-25, version 3.4.0* Can’t connect to the internet always says I’m offline but I’m not. It’s been like this for months pleas fix as it is asap 😡 ### 3/5 — Disappointed *2024-04-02, version 3.4.0* I was on level 462 when the game locked me out. ### 4/5 — Cute game *2024-01-21, version 3.4.0* I enjoy it but ads are driving me crazy. Got 0 ads until level 9. I get the ads to double your coins but then interrupt game for an ad is what aggravates me! ### 4/5 — Why Do I Have To Sign In Thru Facebook *2023-03-06, version 3.4.0* Game won’t let me in if I’m not able to get in thru Facebook ### 4/5 — Nice game to stimulate your brain *2023-01-20, version 3.4.0* I like playing this game … it stimulates your thoughts and challenging but just hate the more than usual frequent ads that now started to show up and don’t like how stingy they are with coin rewards for each level… a hint costs 500 coins and you only get 35 coins for each level completed !?! ### 3/5 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️ *2022-11-25, version 3.4.0* I’m only giving this three stars because of the NONSTOP ADS! 😵‍💫 I can’t stand only being able to play one tile between ads. You place your tile, you watch an ad, you place your tile, you watch an ad. It’s too many ADS! I love this app other than the ads. & the little events they have are fun if they load correctly. ### 4/5 — Word Buddies Review *2022-10-05, version 3.4.0* I really enjoy this game and I understand the need for advertisements. But I will not continue to play if I am subjected to any more nasty, disgusting game adverts. Please stop. ### 4/5 — What a great game🫶👍 *2022-09-28, version 3.4.0* Engaging and challenging. I really enjoy playing—it keeps me on my toes. Love the cow and the two cats! They are SO funny!👍👍👍👍Keep those puzzles coming:))) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t save *2024-08-19, version 3.4.0* Cant save to apple or facebook account and also say can’t connect to WiFi when it’s on. Thank you ### 1/5 — It is a shame *2024-04-12, version 3.4.0* Love Word Buddies! Been waiting ages for more levels, but nothing. Think the game is over for those of us who have played for years. No warning, just no levels. Come on makers - be honest and tell us what’s going on. Cannot contact you via game anymore either. ### 1/5 — Offline *2024-04-07, version 3.4.0* It’s saying offline and I can’t play. Help ### 1/5 — Fun game too many ADS!! *2023-10-01, version 3.4.0* Fun game too ADS it’s like every minute they interrupt EVERY game it’s over kill :( ### 1/5 — Word Buddies *2023-05-10, version 3.4.0* Too many ads ### 1/5 — Fair go *2022-08-06, version 3.4.0* The game is great however when I saved my progress it took the extra coins and add ons I had just purchased and the took me back to a level I had played already losing all my progress. I am happy to ( and have) pay/paid a number of times so it is not about the money it is about giving players a fair go. ### 1/5 — Interesting *2022-04-06, version 3.4.0* This game will take my money to purchase but when there’s a few hours left of a tournament the placement screen always times out and will not show your place. With 3 or 5 hours I’m in the top 3 and pretty soon some glitch occurs, and when the tournament is over, conveniently there’s no winnings to pay out. That’s ridiculous. ### 1/5 — Ads vs game time *2022-02-19, version 3.4.0* An ad after every play? No way! Ads are longer than play time. DELETED ### 1/5 — Thief, again update *2022-01-06, version 3.4.0* After the track my progress update, I only had 6000 coins, not 65000. I bought many of those by purchasing the 2700 coins. If that’s not robbery, I don’t know what is. Also, several times I lost all my treasures in the chest just by closing the app mid game and following the track my progress. Thank goodness for Apple. My most recent purchases were refunded, but the developers aren’t responsive, so the app has been deleted from all of my devices. ### 1/5 — They steal your money *2021-11-16, version 3.4.0* This game would be fun if it didn’t have ads. I purchased no ads but kept getting ads. Tried contacting their customer service and they never responded. Deleting app now. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Saving progress *2024-09-28, version 3.4.0* I am trying to save my progress. My phone was replaced and I want to save it so I can play on my new phone. My old phone has Wi-Fi but sos only, but I keep getting the message “you are offline now please try again later”. What gives? ### 5/5 — New levels *2024-09-24, version 3.4.0* I have been playing for a long time but the champions league is not accessible any more. We have been promised for months now that new levels are coming soon. How soon is soon? ### 5/5 — Word Buddies *2024-04-22, version 3.4.0* I try to play the game but it says I’m offline and to try later. ### 5/5 — Bug fixes *2024-04-05, version 3.4.0* I love this game, but it all of a sudden started telling me I was offline. I don’t even want to play anymore! ### 5/5 — Love it *2024-04-02, version 3.4.0* One of my favorite games, been playing many years now. Always a challenge ### 5/5 — Too good to be true *2024-02-20, version 3.4.0* Way too many ads. Deleted sadly 😢 ### 5/5 — Help *2023-08-26, version 3.4.0* Iv played this game for as long as I can remember and have thoroughly enjoyed it but I’m wondering why I can’t play anymore it’s seen me through some difficult times please bing it back 😭 ### 5/5 — Melba *2023-07-09, version 3.4.0* I’m good game. ### 5/5 — Cool *2023-05-21, version 3.4.0* This game is addicting ### 5/5 — Best word game *2022-08-08, version 3.4.0* Keeps u engaged. Challenges your brain --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*