# Word² — user reviews > 126 indexed App Store user reviews of Word² by BorderLeap, LLC, rated 4.48/5 from 242 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word/id1030792602/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word/id1030792602.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 157 · 4★ 63 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 7 ## What do users think of Word²? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Challenging and fun - 💡 Innovative word game concept - 🧠 Great brain exercise - 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes on latest iOS version - 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for hints - 🔍 Difficulty progressing without hints - 🔍 Clunky tile-swapping mechanics **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on latest iOS version - Inconsistent word acceptance **Most requested features** - Ability to swap any two tiles - Solved word retrospective - More ways to earn hints - Rotation support ## Newest reviews (16 of 126) ### 4/5 — Quite challenging *2021-03-16, version 1.2.1* Very enjoyable, although it really helps to have a broad vocabulary as there are quite a lot of obscure words in later rounds. I found I just had to guess a few of them. ### 4/5 — Excellent, but one small shortcoming *2018-08-02* Wonderful game and hours of fun! The only thing it lacks is a solved puzzle retrospective, allowing you to examine the words and maybe even their definitions. The way it works now, where you get an “Excellent!” and a pleasing chime, doesn’t let you check that you know what all the words are/mean, before going automatically to the next puzzle. Still a great game, though! ### 3/5 — Fun and costly *2017-11-04, version 1.1* This game is addictive. Might there be other ways to earn hints and clues. It costs a lot to play. ### 4/5 — Challenging and fun *2017-03-06* Easy to get frustrated even at the 4x4 level but I love it! Set it down and pick up later. No time or move limits, no penalties for taking too long. PROS: Extra hints earned after completing levels. CONS: I agree with other reviewer re bright white scene when solved. Dimming screen does help a tad. ### 4/5 — Tricky *2016-11-30, version 1.1* Surprisingly difficult! But super enjoyable. ### 4/5 — I dig it but... *2016-10-18, version 1.1* Paying $1.99 for limited hints is a little lame. ### 4/5 — Good Challenge *2016-08-30, version 1.1* A little bit difficult but a good challenge. Great way to exercise your brain. ### 2/5 — Doomed... *2016-08-22* There are those who will pay for hints and there are people who are sane. This is a cute idea for a word game but the possibilities for words runs in the hundreds of thousands. If I was that desperate to show my proficiency with the English language, I would prefer writing the great American novel. Then people would pay me. ### 5/5 — Fun new game! *2016-08-10, version 1.1* Great UI and a fun puzzle game. ### 4/5 — "WORD" *2016-07-30* The game is another game to pass the time away, But not redundant. Like other games. I wish there was a theme to each puzzle of words so, you had something to go by but then that may make it easier. Anyway I really like the game. And yes there is always a BUT! Make the screen rotate! That will get you the final 🌟 ### 5/5 — Simple, not easy *2016-07-10, version 1.1* Once you get past the three- and four-letter words, this becomes more challenging. It's a really fun way to pass a bit of time. ### 5/5 — Great Word Game! *2016-07-02* Keeps you thinking and is a solid puzzler! Perfect for thinking word game fans. Those who complain about the price of hints just aren't creative or patient enough. ;) It's a challenge, sure! But not one hint is necessary for this game! 😊 ### 4/5 — Cleaver *2016-06-27, version 1.1* A lot of fun! ### 5/5 — Great game! *2016-06-25, version 1.1* Love it! ### 5/5 — Great Game! *2016-06-24, version 1.1* Wonderful game! ### 5/5 — Why am I hooked? *2016-06-19, version 1.1* Spelling has never been more fun. I strangely think this is now my favourite game to play. Thank you. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn't work on latest ios version *2024-05-31, version 1.2.1* Just crashes, can't even open it. I obviously shouldn't have bought something updated 6yrs ago. ### 1/5 — Don’t buy clues unless you are at puzzle 75 *2021-01-07, version 1.2.1* This game is great until you reach puzzle number 90. It’s stuck there. Maybe there are not more puzzles. Who knows? ### 1/5 — Ripoff *2016-06-19, version 1.1* Just changed my rating down to one star. Your in app purchases list unlimited hints at $12.99; when you try to purchase this through the app lo and behold it is now $24.99. I thought$12.99 was a rip off but $24.99 is highway robbery for this game. I have deleted it. There are others available for much less. ### 1/5 — Good game *2016-02-14* Good game but I HATE the burst of white light after a puzzle is solved. The abrupt changes from "regular" light levels to "burn your eyes blind" prevent any relaxing gameplay at night (kicking back, lights turned low, etc). EDIT: Reducing rating from 4 stars to 1. I could tolerate the light burst, but the slow and finicky way to move tiles became intolerable. The point of the game (IMHO) is to solve the word puzzles so why make moving the tiles so effing laborious? Also, the "solved" tiles turn the same color as the "fixed" tiles, which means you get frustrated trying to swap tiles until you remember, oh yea, that one's fixed. Not worth the hassle -- deleted this game. ### 1/5 — Not puzzles you'd want to solve *2016-02-08, version 1.1* Something about these puzzles - they are either easy or impossible. There is no in between. They don't require deduction, though there are a few small things you can do to reduce the decision space. It's kind of an intuitive leap. Plus, some puzzles have multiple solutions but only one "accepted" one. You'll find yourself involved in trial and error until each piece clicks into place. I don't find that challenging or rewarding, just frustrating and time consuming. It's possible I missed something there. ### 1/5 — Multiple solutions *2016-02-06, version 1.1* When there are multiple solutions, all should be accepted. This word puzzle is not difficult but it is annoying. ### 1/5 — Formulaic *2015-12-29, version 1.0.3* 3's were OK. First puzzle using 4 turns out there's at least one other answer but the game only recognizes programmed answer. After a couple of hints they start gouging. ### 1/5 — Stay away. *2015-12-07, version 1.0.3* I recommend avoiding at all costs. After purchasing this game, soon discovered after my initial clues and hints ran out, I was asked to buy more. Was worth the first $2 but game gets considerably harder as you go and need hints to help you along. ### 2/5 — Poor, boring design *2022-08-16, version 1.2.1* No thought goes into solving these puzzles; it’s entirely attrition. ### 2/5 — Hint dispenser *2017-01-23, version 1.1* The ungainliness of moving tiles has been noted sufficiently by other reviewers. The necessity of buying hints, also noted. Interesting game. Deleted due to awkwardness and expense ($15 for unlimited hints). ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great puzzle *2017-08-01, version 1.1* I've really enjoyed this, challenging but fun ### 5/5 — Addicting! *2017-04-01* I'm extremely picky with puzzle games and usually drop them after a minute even if I paid for it. But this one is very clever and addicting. At first it's tough to figure out how to play but once you get it, you can't stop! ### 5/5 — Different yet fun. *2017-03-31* I purchased this game and initially did not like it. I played around with it for a few minutes and once I got the concept, I absolutely loved it. Will definitely keep. ### 5/5 — Word2 *2017-03-25, version 1.1* This is a really great game. I was so fed up with adverts on the free games that I looked for a pay word game. This one is excellent ### 5/5 — Addictive *2017-03-11, version 1.1* Very well conceived word puzzle game. Enjoyable way to rack the brain! ### 5/5 — Fun and challenging! *2017-03-04, version 1.1* I enjoy this game. Puzzles are increasingly harder so hints & clues are there if u need them but it's very satisfying to solve them without help. This is a great brain exercise! ### 5/5 — Great word game *2017-02-08, version 1.1* It's hard to come up with a new form of word game. This game is beautiful, challenging, and fun. ### 5/5 — Great!! *2016-11-24, version 1.1* Lots of fun. ### 5/5 — A Good Morning *2016-08-15, version 1.1* This is a good game to wake up your brain each morning on the train. Love it. ### 5/5 — Logic! *2016-08-13, version 1.1* Really challenging! Keeps you thinking --- *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.*