Word Warp - A Word Puzzle Game 4+

No improvement, just more ads

I’ve had this app on my phone probably longer than any other, at least 10 years. It is simple and even though I was willing to pay for the upgrade, it wasn’t the same app without ads; it was a completely different app. So there is no way to get rid of ads. Instead of an ad after 3-5 turns like it started, there is now an ad after every turn. I rarely play anymore due to the annoying ads. The app works well. The developer has made some minor enhancements but not any big changes in years.

Response to your response: the game owners (not the original developer as it was sold to mobilityware several years ago) have posted the same response to every critical review for the past 5 years and have turned deaf ears to the players of this game. I have earned every badge offered but I’m ready to look for a new game.

Developer Response ,

Hi there, please consider that our studio relies on the revenue generated from ads so that we can continue to fund the development of our free games and updates. We're always ready to help if you're experiencing any technical issues. Our Support team can be reached through the in-game Support page.

Do NOT download this app!!!

In the name of all that is decent, run now. A month ago, they started running ads after EVERY Word Warp game instead of after every few. I don’t like it, but I can accept it. But over three weeks ago, they started running an ad that plays loud music every time it plays. Not welcome at times when you’re playing discreetly, obviously. Within a week, this ad started playing after EVERY single game, without exception. Their customer support strung me along, promising me that they would “take care of” this...at one point telling me that HAD taken care of it. They have not; it’s STILL running after every game, and they’ve stopped responding now. What I can’t believe is the sheer idiocy of thinking they can do this without offending players both loyal and new (not to mention the sheer idiocy of the advertiser imagining that this ad is doing their company any good). Please...boycott stupidity. DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP!!! UPDATE: I was told by technical support that they would be working to remove the offensive ad with the soundtrack, but that it would take “several weeks to do the programming.” (Why?) As it turns out, they lied. When I checked today, this same offensive ad was still playing after almost every game. But just now, I find that a brand new ad has been added — and it also has a soundtrack that plays loudly. This is beyond unacceptable. I repeat: DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP!!! And please, boycott every other product this lame company produces.

Never Gets Old

“This is the only game I can't stop playing. I've had this game since iPhone 3G, and though it's not perfect, I'll keep playing it as long as it's supported. There isn't a feeling more exhilarating than when you're about to run out of time and you still haven't found the six letter word, or more satisfying than when you discover it when in the final seconds. To keep your record streak going. Highly recommend this to word game lovers.” 5 Stars....

I just found this five star review I was contemplating writing a few years ago and then the phone broke and after replacing it I forgot about it. Fast forward a couple years I remembered how much I loved this simple yet addictive game and decided to download it again. Wish I hadn’t as the developer has decided to turn it into a never ending stream of advertisements unless you pay... Now the occasional ad is to be expected on a free game and I can’t begrudge them for ads, but it is literally in between every single round now. It was nowhere near that frequent a few years back and I mean not even close. This great time waster game has became a waste of time since you may now spend as much time watching ads as you do playing a round and that’s with the ability to skip the ad after a few seconds! And why pay to avoid the ads when the money obviously doesn’t go into improving the game. Very disappointed.

Developer Response ,

Thank you for the feedback. Our team was very careful in designing our ad policy to provide players with the best possible experience. As you mentioned, each ad should be simple to close after a short timer has elapsed. We also consider all the feedback that we receive in app reviews, so yours is very much appreciated. Please don't hesitate to Contact Us through the in-game Support page if you have any additional questions or concerns for our team! Thanks again for the feedback.