# Word Fill - Fill in puzzles — user reviews > 123 indexed App Store user reviews of Word Fill by Algoritmico Ltd, rated 4.60/5 from 40 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-fill-fill-in-puzzles/id446199878/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-fill-fill-in-puzzles/id446199878.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 30 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## What do users think of Word Fill? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ♾️ Infinite variety of randomly generated puzzles - 👍 Easy-to-use interface and simple gameplay - 📱 Convenient mobile alternative to physical puzzle books - 🧠 Mentally stimulating and addictive gameplay - 🌍 Multi-language support (Spanish, French, etc.) - 🔢 Multiple puzzle options (words, numbers, different sizes) - ⏰ No time pressure - play at your own pace - 💰 Better value than buying physical puzzle books - 🎮 Great for passing time during travel or waiting - 📚 Regularly updated dictionary and word lists **Cons** - ❌ No word list visible during gameplay - ❌ No starting letters or hints provided - 💰 Expensive for an app ($4 base price) - 💰 Additional cost for number grid feature ($1.99) - ⚠️ Some inappropriate/offensive words in dictionary - 🎯 Difficulty inconsistent - too easy for some players - 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues - 🔗 Requires internet for dictionary updates - 🎨 Limited customization (colors, fonts, backgrounds) - 📊 No progress tracking or completion statistics - ❌ No error checking or solution verification feature - ❌ No ability to save and resume puzzles **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes and freezes during gameplay - Word selection interface causes accidental wrong word placement - Game won't complete even when puzzle appears finished - Dictionary update failures prevent gameplay - Requires Facebook login on startup - In-app purchases don't sync across devices - Word choice options disappear mid-game - Large grid freezing issues - Game fails to start without internet connection - Occasional glitches requiring app reinstall **Most requested features** - Display word list or available word options - Provide starting letter hints or first word filled in - Add difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard, expert) - Dark mode or customizable background colors - Font size and style options - Save and resume puzzle functionality - Progress tracking and completion statistics - Error checking or answer key feature - Ability to download multiple puzzles for offline play - Check puzzle correctness while playing - Difficulty level indicators - Leaderboard or scoring system - MacBook/desktop version ## Newest reviews (13 of 123) ### 2/5 — Gosh ! *2023-10-06* it will take you all day, to even find the first ten words...got woren out, after just purchasing this buster Want Refund ! This should be played first, before purchasing. ### 4/5 — World Fill T.B. *2020-04-04* Mots parfois étranges ou acronymes très souvent employés. Sinon, c'est très bien et c'est divertissant. ### 4/5 — Great game not worth $4 *2017-05-26* I have since found a website that you can play free without printing the puzzle(no ads) and it also has the option of printing with no cost. I really wish this app had the first word filled in. Other than that I like the app but it should be $2 not $4 ### 4/5 — Enjoyable *2016-12-10* I have found this app to fill a hole I have been looking for for some time. The days of carrying books and pens is over for me. Once I worked out what was needed to add and to remove as needed I have found this so much fun. I chose to get the numbers also and have found them challenging to say the least. Well worth the money spent for hours of fun still to come. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2015-11-19* I love the challenge of fill-it-ins! ### 3/5 — Enjoyable *2015-08-08, version 2.2.1* While I do enjoy playing the game a letter clue would definitely help so we have a starting point ### 5/5 — Really cool *2015-05-24, version 2.2.1* I was waiting for this and finally I was able to download it to my phone. Keeps me occupied and entertained. 👌❤️ ### 5/5 — I love fillins *2015-02-14, version 2.2.1* I am 49 and I have loved fillins since I was in grade school. I would spend hours doing them. I was hoping that someone would do them for the phone. I am in love all over again. ### 3/5 — Had so much potential *2015-02-12* The description is misleading.. I saw "no more bucks for bonus packs" and thought that everything in the app would be unlocked, but number grids cost an additional $1.99. The swipe-to-select interface is nice, but lends to accidentally selecting the wrong space and putting in a "wrong" word, which there's no way to clear unless I clear the whole board. Some people are complaining about no word lists.. You don't need them though, just start with the larger words. ### 5/5 — Griffies *2015-01-21, version 2.2.1* Love these! Carried the books everywhere we travel. This makes it so convenient to have them available any place and any time! Thanks for a great app! ### 5/5 — Best criss cross/kriss kross game! *2014-12-30* This is easily the best criss cross/kriss kross game I've come across! I love the endless puzzles and the ability to play in Spanish and other languages. There is also the option to use numbers instead. I also love that I can pick between different sizes of puzzles. I was a little apprehensive about spending money on the app because I couldn't test it out first, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance. The puzzles are endless, so I no longer have to go scouring through little shops looking for these puzzles in books (which are very hard to find where I live). It also saves paper, ink and bag space. If I could offer any suggestions, it would be to allow players to choose colours, fonts and maybe difficulty levels. ### 5/5 — Fill in puzzle *2014-12-20, version 2.2.1* This is the best one I have run across yet. ### 3/5 — Loads of fun *2014-10-08, version 2.2.1* I really enjoy this game. I used to buy the fill it in books all the time. Happy I found an app. I do wish there was a button that allowed you to check if your puzzle was correct as you play. Also a word to get you started would be nice. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — German Dictionary is too small *2025-03-15* Just search GNU Aspell German wordlist and you can easily find open source German.dic plaintext wordlist with 2.1 Million words. Please integrate! :) ### 1/5 — Does not work. *2020-03-30* Doesnt let you select which area you want. No starter letters? **Developer response:** I guess it’s you who doesn’t work if it’s worked for 10 years for thousands of other people. ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2016-03-03* After reading all the other reviews I have to admit that I was sorely disappointed after buying this game and actually regret the purchase, not at all what I was expecting. ### 1/5 — Don't buy. *2015-12-07* Overpriced for the quality and the number grids are a separate purchase. It doesn't feel like a normal fill in in puzzle books because they basically spoon you options. Not a whole lot of fun and I wish I could get my money back. ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2015-08-16, version 2.2.1* I paid money for this app because I love fill in puzzles, but they don't even give you a starting letter. Which means you guess. Which means your whole puzzle could be wrong from the beginning. This is not a logic puzzle, this is an effort in futility. Instead, I would recommend Word Fit by Havos ### 1/5 — Refund *2014-12-27, version 2.2.1* I had downloaded this app for my mother thinking it was the same as the books she uses....with the words listed and some letters filled in already. It's too confusing for her. Is it possible to get my money refunded? ### 1/5 — Where is the word list *2014-10-19, version 2.2.1* I want a word list, how can you decide what word to use when you can't see the options for the words surrounding it. Not worth the money for me. ### 1/5 — Horrible so far *2014-03-27, version 2.2.1* I paid for an app that I can't even get to start. When I opened the app, it told me I had to immediately like it on Facebook. I decided to wait until I had a chance to try it out but then it said it couldn't get updates or dictionaries. I JUST downloaded the app, I shouldn't need updates and it should have every thing it needs with the what was already downloaded, it is a PAID app. ### 1/5 — No happy *2013-08-03* Do not like the game. The books are much better. Too easy. Makers need to show all the words in a list. ### 1/5 — RUBBISH PILE OF UTTER CRAP *2012-04-06* Waste of 69p on this pile of crap ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great puzzle *2023-09-08* Love this puzzle game. ### 5/5 — My Favorite App *2022-01-29* Bought this app 5+ years ago, and it's still my favorite app. Works on iPad 8. always loved word fill puzzles when I was little, now I have an infinite variety, and the dictionary/word list is updated/expanded regularly also. Definitely worth the money. ### 5/5 — Word fill *2020-12-28* Love it!!!! I play for hours. ### 5/5 — No nothing to write *2020-06-08* Nothing ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2017-10-19* This game is Fantastic way to spend time in a hot afternoon or through a long flight. ### 5/5 — My new time waster *2017-05-18* I figured I'd give it a try, and I did. It's a little different than the puzzles in the books, but I love the setup better because I can blow through a puzzle real quick on break at work. Instead of typing in each individual letter. Great app! I Suggest the download for anyone! ### 5/5 — Great fill in puzzle *2016-11-09* I love this puzzle. Very addicting. ### 5/5 — BUY!!! You will be glad you did!!! *2016-08-19* I can't find books with these puzzles in it. I love Fill It In puzzles. I highly recommend getting this. Plus it's so much cheaper going this route. Enjoy!!! I do!! ### 5/5 — Word Fill *2016-01-25* A good app to past time with. Challenging and fun. ### 5/5 — Love,love,love! *2015-12-04* This is the best word fill-in I've come across so far. --- *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 2026-09-03.*