# WordHub — user reviews > 89 indexed App Store user reviews of WordHub by Farlex, Inc., rated 3.40/5 from 98 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordhub/id725539262/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordhub/id725539262.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 38 · 4★ 15 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 19 ## What do users think of WordHub? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🧠 Great brain exercise - 📚 Educational and vocabulary building - ⏱️ Good for passing time - 👍 Fun and challenging game - 💡 Innovative game concept - 😊 Enjoyable and addictive **Cons** - 💸 Pay-to-play model - 🐛 Frequent crashes - ⚠️ Glitches and bugs - 😠 Poor user experience - 💰 Greedy monetization - 👎 Frustrating gameplay mechanics - 🚫 Login issues - 🐌 Slow response time - 📈 Ads are intrusive - 🤔 Confusing scoring **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes during gameplay - Internet connection issues reported falsely - Login button not working - App won't open after a few days - Paid version not working across devices - Duplicate words in answer column - Input words not credited - Game won't open after update - Paid for pro version, but only usable for a day - Hints not coming in anymore - Response of touching screen is poor - Continually questions internet connection - Crashes when timer runs out - Won't let me play anymore without logging in - Login button doesn't work - Tiny but noticeable delay when tapping a letter - Multiplayer features don't seem to work - App crashes while playing single games - Paid for the game, now have to pay again - Cannot play first level without paying for next - Login button doesn't work - App crashes sporadically - App won't open - Paid for pro game, won't open - Crashes all the time - Lost access to paid account after phone reset - Cannot login - Many words are duplicated - Some words not credited - Pay for full game, doesn't load properly - Does not allow landscape orientation - Paid for full version, have to pay for each additional level - Restart game a lot - Crashed every time trying to open - Paid for the app, want to pay again for tablet - Paid for iPhone app, need to pay again for online app - Crashes on opening - Ridden with glitches, crashes all the time - Crashes each time I try to use it - Crashing whenever I try to play single player timed game - Must purchase the game after level one - Took my money for hints that I never got - Games don't time out quickly enough - Purchase doesn't buy unlimited solo play - Ads at the bottom are off-putting - App will not show puzzle solution unless you purchase - Time too short (2 minutes is ridiculous) **Most requested features** - Shuffle letters button - Eraser for words - End game button - Adjustable play time - Landscape orientation support - Option to clear entire word easily ## Newest reviews (16 of 89) ### 3/5 — Overtime it stops giving you hints and help you have to stop playing for a while *2024-05-14* I had been playing this for a while and the hints doesn’t come in anymore overtime they stop it and then they offer you some for 99 cents up to five dollars but I am not paying for something that’s supposed to be free and I guess all the freebies are done for however I will continue to pay on and it is a fun game though ### 3/5 — Word Hub *2023-01-19* I am very disappointed in the app. The response of touching the screen is poor. I frequently have to tap the screen multiple times. This slows down my progress. It is too bad because I enjoy competing. ### 4/5 — Game lover *2021-12-11* The only way to stop the buggy /ads is to turn off the notifications on all apps . ### 4/5 — Shuffle PLEASE 🥺🥺🥺 *2021-11-12* Plz plz plzzzz add the shuffle feature. When making words, there should be a “shuffle letters” button on the side. That makes it a better experience finding the words! Otherwise, I love this game! ### 2/5 — Errors *2021-03-27* Continually questions my internet connection when there is a connected and working internet connection. ### 3/5 — [Will update review] *2019-06-08* You would really expect the full app to be designed better and run smoother than the minigame embedded in the Free Dictionary app, but it's not at all. There's a tiny but noticeable delay each time you tap a letter, and you have to tap EACH letter in reverse order to delete a word, which is a significant downgrade to what I thought was a clever and streamlined design. Plus the visuals are uglier, and the multiplayer features don't seem to work. You're better off downloading The Free Dictionary just to play WordHub if that's your thing. Edit: I managed to play my first multiplayer round (after 6–8 separate occasions when it claimed to have trouble connecting to the internet, even though my connection was fine. I'm not the first person to complain about this either). I'll wait to see if this is an improvement or a fluke. It's definitely useful to know how to clear a whole word, but why not keep the mechanic where you can tap any already-tapped letter and erase everything after it? It's both more efficient and more intuitive, in my view. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We will pass it along to our development team. You can delete multiple letters at once by tapping whatever you have already typed. What happens when you try to play a multiplayer game? ### 2/5 — Crashes a lot! *2019-05-09* The game is fun, but the app crashes while playing single games. Many reviewers complain about this problem. The fact you have to pay for each level is also a "turn off". **Developer response:** We're sorry to hear that the app is crashing for you. Please contact us at support[at]tfd[dot]com with some more details about when the game is crashing, so we can investigate. ### 2/5 — Disappointed *2018-07-06, version 2.23* Fun game. Addictive but have to buy every level. Greedy much!! ### 4/5 — Nice app when it works *2018-06-10* I have deleted this app and downloaded it several times. It says that I’m not connected to the internet and yet I am. Also, I’m a big fan of the free dictionary. It’s a great little game but right now just a bit glitchy. Good luck ### 3/5 — Obvious features lacking *2017-06-03* If you put in a word you have already spelled, you have to eat race it let her buy letter and backwards. Ridiculous. Needs an eraser or better yet the word just pops away if you've already entered it. Also needs an end button. When you have 10 of 15 words can't end. ### 3/5 — Keeps asking you to go pro *2016-10-13* Continually asks you to go pro or purchase coins. I just want a word game to pass the time. Sick of being asked for money all the time this is not for you. ### 1/5 — Pffff *2016-09-18, version 2.14* Crashes al the time ### 1/5 — Unhelpful, ignoring! *2016-09-07* Played for over a year before I decided to pay for the full version. NEXT DAY my phone had to be reset and I lost access to my old, now paid for- WordHub account. Asked for help days ago, nobody answered back. Good luck with these developers if you run into a problem!... ### 1/5 — Extremely frustrating *2016-07-28* I deleted the darned thing. Couldn't even login despite multiple tries using various options including email, Facebook and the free dictionary. Grrr! ### 2/5 — No wonder I can't win! *2016-06-24* Two problems: 1. Many words are duplicated in the correct answers column. 2. Some of the words I input aren't credited. I like the concept, but it's a LOSING proposition! ### 1/5 — Nice Game. But have to pay for each level *2016-05-05* Liked the game and paid 2.99 for pro. Next day when completed Level 1, it's asking to purchase Level 2 for 99c. No other way to get to level 2. Greedy and deceptive. Changing from 5 stars to 1. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Crashes *2020-07-15* Every time I try to play a single player/timed game, it crashes when the timer runs out. **Developer response:** We're sorry to hear that. Please try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. (If you do not log in when you use the app, please note that uninstalling the app will delete any information not saved to a The Free Dictionary account.) If that does not help, please email us at support[at]tfd[dot]com. ### 1/5 — Blah *2020-01-16* Won’t let me play anymore without logging in. Why should I have to log in suddenly?? Over it. DELETED ### 1/5 — Can’t log in! *2019-06-16, version 2.23* This app ha s had so many bugs. Once again the login button doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Word hub *2019-02-03* Paid for this game, been playing for over a year, and now suddenly if I want to keep playing, I have to pay again. I don’t think so!! **Developer response:** You do not have to pay to continue playing WordHub. Please email support[at]tfd[dot]com if you have completed Level 1, so we can provide instructions for resetting it. ### 1/5 — Developer Greedy and Deceptive *2018-10-01, version 2.23* Wrote the following for in-app feedback, then noticed the dev’s greed and deception has been going on for some time: I bought the Pro version for $2.99, thinking I would be able to continue playing the game without the need to spend more money. I finished level one, now I’m prompted to buy level two for $.99. If I press No, I’m blocked from playing even level one games. I was evaluating the game to see if I should tell all of my family and friends about it. It is quite fun. And it helps me because I have terminal brain cancer. But to have to spend an additional dollar for each level, AND now cannot even play the first level, that is pure greed and extremely disappointing. Because I like the game, I’m providing feedback to give you (the developer) an opportunity to correct or provide an advisory that once a player completes a level, he/she must pay to continue playing even the first level. I have yet to provide a review on the AppStore for any app in the time that I’ve been using the store since the iPhone 4 came out, but I will go out of my way to make sure everyone knows the developers of this game are incredibly greedy. I feel so strongly about the greedy manipulation of your customers, everyone should know. Edit: just read previous reviews. Looks like the greed and deception has been in place for years. iOS_WH (2.23/iOS/11.4.1/2702741) ### 1/5 — Have to Pay for Each Level *2018-03-29* Fun, additive game. However, they want you to pay .99 to advance to the next level. Um, no thank you. ### 1/5 — Frequent Crashes *2018-03-10, version 2.14* App will crash sporadically and requires delete and reinstall. Very frustrating app. Enjoy the game. ### 1/5 — I paid 2.99 for the pro version but could only use it for 1 day *2017-08-31* I paid 2.99 for the pro version but could only use it for 1 day ### 1/5 — Waste of time and money *2016-11-12, version 2.14* Says that it was rated #1 2013-1015. Don't let that deceive you. It was a very good ap before the update in 2016, but not anymore. Now just an attempt to make money and not any fun. Many actual words not recognized. Don't waste your time or money. ### 1/5 — Fun but crashes *2016-10-18* I've paid for the pro game on 2 different devices. After 2 to 3 days of playing on both, it won't open. Rip off. After all the complaints, I don't understand why they haven't fixed it. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — WordHub *2019-12-15* Erm this game is good if you sigan but if not it is sometimes annoying especially the ads the will make you distracted and you can’t focus on your game.But on saying that I think it is a really fun educational way to learn words as you take in more information if you are relaxed than if you are not.My daughter enjoys this game very much. ### 5/5 — Bomber *2018-08-06, version 2.23* Great entertainment! ### 5/5 — Wordhub *2018-03-27* A great time consuming game sufficiently of a level that continues to challenge my Grey Matter always without any feelings of discouragement! ### 5/5 — Muy bueno *2017-07-23, version 2.14* Muy entretenido. ### 5/5 — More than a game. *2016-03-20* Most games just pass the time without doing anything much if at all. Wordhub gets you thinking and stimulates your brain to do some real thinking. Wordhub is weight training for the mind. ### 5/5 — Wordhub *2016-01-09* This game is brilliant. Especially the timed version. Also the fact that one can check the description of any word that is picked. It is a good game for exercising one's brain. ### 5/5 — Great game *2015-11-26, version 2.14* Great game ### 5/5 — Love it! *2015-10-15, version 2.12* Very nice and fun game the last update is a good improvement. ### 5/5 — Great! *2015-10-14, version 2.12* Excellent game! ### 5/5 — Awesomeness!!!!!!!!!! *2015-10-10, version 2.12* This is such an awesome app!! Best app ever!!!!!! --- *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 2026-08-30.*