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Upwords

by Lonely Star Software, Inc. · Word · Free
On Google Play since March 2014 · Data updated 2026-11-04

Upwords is made and published by Lonely Star Software, Inc. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Lonely Star Software, Inc. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Lonely Star Software, Inc. and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedWell rated
Rating on Google Play
4.42
2,715 ratings
Installs
160 thousand
Last updated
September 14, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
75.5 MB

Upwords has 160 thousand installs. Users rate it well: 4.4 stars from 2,715 ratings.

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User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Upwords for Android

★★★★★ MaryAnne Kowalyk · May 21, 2025
I've been playing this game for a long time now and really enjoy it. Recently I had an issue that required assistance from Upwards support. I was surprised about how quickly I received a response and the issue was resolved! Excellent customer service!
★★★★★ Marylyn Hofmann · Apr 30, 2026
Good game, just like the board game. Adverts are too long though.
★★★★★ June Weaver · Mar 25, 2025
Love it. My brother and I play the board game all the time. We grew up playing Scrabble.
★☆☆☆☆ Lou Hart · Dec 16, 2025
Now the ads have vanished but the dictionary is not a tournament one - some old Merriam-Webster list which contains words used by the AI which, it admits, don't exist. The dictionary described in the FAQs is not the one used and there are constant messages that the game is not found on the server.
★★☆☆☆ Godiva Truffle · Sep 23, 2026
I love the game Upwards, and I found the interface for this app quite good and visually appealing. However, the full-screen ads are really, really disruptive as they play sound, and worse, I'm unable to close the ad once it has finished playing. I have to resort to force-stopping the app to return to my game. I would have considered subscribing to this app, but I'd rather play another word game that didn't resort to extremely disruptive ads to convince me to subscribe.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Lonely Star Software, Inc., from Google Play

“The Official UPWORDS Board Game!”

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Description by Lonely Star Software, Inc. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Upwords: The 3D Word Game

Stack letters, transform words, and score big in this reinvented classic from Lonely Star Software!

Game Overview

Upwords adds an exciting third dimension to traditional word games. Build words horizontally and vertically, then stack letters on top of existing ones to create new words. Score points for every letter in your word PLUS all letters underneath. The higher you stack, the more you score!

Sharpen your vocabulary and strategic thinking with every game as you plan moves that maximize points and outmaneuver opponents. Keeps your mind sharp!

Features

- Online multiplayer with friends or random opponents
- Computer opponent with 4 difficulty levels
- Pass-and-play mode for in-person games
- In-game chat

Play Your Way

Challenge friends online, test your skills against worldwide opponents, or enjoy a solo game against our adaptive AI. Perfect for word lovers looking for a fresh twist on classic word games.

Download Upwords today and take your word skills to new heights!

Recent changes:
- New Stats and Leaderboard layouts
- New Shuffle Animation!
- Other small improvements
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Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
64
App size
75.5 MB
Needs Android
9.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Upwords

17 permissions · 64 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
4.49
Launched
March 2014
  • Sep 14, 2026UpdateVersion 4.49
  • Aug 11, 2026UpdateVersion 4.45
  • Aug 2, 2026UpdateVersion 4.44
  • Jul 26, 2026UpdateVersion 4.39
  • Jun 21, 2026UpdateVersion 4.29
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
590
Per day
20
30-day average
Play install range
100+ thousand
Launched
March 2014

Installs over time

Upwords has been installed 160 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 20 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts
Highest rank
#146
Chart
Top Grossing
Word
Country
Iran

Google Play Rankings for Upwords

Top rankings

Rank Country Category List
146 Iran Word Top Grossing
175 Saudi Arabia Word Top Grossing
177 Netherlands Word Top Grossing
177 Turkey Word Top Grossing
178 Indonesia Word Top Grossing
179 Czech Republic Word Top Grossing
179 Denmark Word Top Grossing
179 India Word Top Grossing
179 Portugal Word Top Grossing
180 Belgium Word Top Grossing
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Ranking history in Iran

About the app and developer

About Upwords

Upwords is a word app developed by Lonely Star Software, Inc.

Download Statistics

Upwords has been downloaded 160 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 590 times.

User Ratings

Upwords is rated 4.42 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 2.7 thousand ratings.

App Information

Upwords is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 75.47 MB. The latest APK version available is 4.49. The last update was on September 14, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Upwords requires Android 9.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since March 2014.

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Developer information for Lonely Star Software, Inc.

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Frequently asked questions about Upwords

Is Upwords free?

Yes. Upwords is free on Google Play.

Is Upwords still available?

Yes. Upwords is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on September 14, 2026.

Does Upwords contain ads?

Yes. Google Play lists Upwords as containing ads.

What Android version does Upwords require?

Upwords runs on Android 9.0 and higher.

How large is Upwords?

Upwords is 75.47 MB.

Is Upwords suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Upwords as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Upwords been installed?

Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for Upwords.

How do people rate Upwords?

Upwords scores 4.42 out of 5 stars, from 2,715 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Upwords?

Upwords was developed by Lonely Star Software, Inc. It is listed in the word category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Upwords?

People looking at Upwords also look at these word apps: Word Nation Crossword Friends, Word Tiles GO, Wordfeud Premium, Wordfeud, Word Master Stack.

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