Sidewords
Word · Paid · 4.7 out of 5 from 295 ratings
A relaxing logic-word hybrid where you fit non-overlapping words onto grid puzzles with multiple valid solutions.
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GenreWord
PricePaid
Difficultymedium
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurenone
Typical sessionmedium
DeveloperMilkbag Games
Rating4.7 out of 5 from 295 ratings
What players like
- No ads or in-app purchases, purely paid game
- Hundreds of puzzles with daily new content
- Unique hybrid of word and logic puzzle mechanics
- Beautiful UI with customizable color themes
- Bonus mini-game (Quads) included
Common complaints
- Inconsistent word list—accepts nonsense words while rejecting real ones
- Steep learning curve with inadequate tutorial and poor onboarding
- Doesn't explain 'overlapping words' rule clearly enough
- Portrait-mode only; no iPad landscape or multi-device sync support
- Share solution feature crashes the app
What real reviews say
★★★★ Nonsense words The game is overall great, but loses a star for the number of non-words that it will accept while it sometimes also rejects real words. Whatever word list was used by the developer was a strange one indeed, and this can lead to some real frustration and/or incredulity when you find that you were abl
★★★★★ A fantastic game As usual, Matt Rix has delivered a true gem. Worthwhile way to pass the time during quarantine!
★★★★★ Outstanding This game is great! It took a little bit to grow on me. I wasn’t sure what I was doing and somewhat missing the strategy. Now that I have played it for about 2 weeks the strategy kinda just pops out and you really start rolling. Plus, I don’t understand how any one can complain about a game like thi
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Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.