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Fillwords: Word Search Puzzles
MALPA GAMES · 49,608 ratings · ★ 4.9
4.9
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Top complaints - extracted from 25 negative reviews
Recurring phrases mined from 1-2★ reviews. The bigger the percentage, the more users have the same problem. Fix the top 2-3 in your version and you have product-market fit on day one.
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"game"
17 negative reviews mention this · 68% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Too Many Ads. Can payable version of this game be created? An ad after every 1-2 puzzles is super annoying." - shelbo2007
2
"every"
12 negative reviews mention this · 48% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Too many ads. They force you to watch ads when they have plenty of spots to watch ads for rewards. They also have ads on the bottom. I don’t like how there is an ad every other puzzle. Not even using it for Mistplay makes me want to play it." - Enna Maestro
3
"play"
6 negative reviews mention this · 24% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Too many ads. They force you to watch ads when they have plenty of spots to watch ads for rewards. They also have ads on the bottom. I don’t like how there is an ad every other puzzle. Not even using it for Mistplay makes me want to play it." - Enna Maestro
4
"level"
6 negative reviews mention this · 24% of all complaints
★★★★★ "AD CENTRAL. I like the concept of the game, but every time I completed a level multiple ADs would pop up. I also don’t like that I have to pay $3.99 to get gold coins (that I earned for completing each puzzle) out of the “piggy bank.” I deleted the app…" - SaiharJ
5
"playing"
6 negative reviews mention this · 24% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Adds after every round. This game was fun until they made me watch adds after every round of game which sometimes is only 30 seconds long. So you’re essentially watching more adds than actually playing the game" - whisper1029374
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"word"
6 negative reviews mention this · 24% of all complaints
★★★★★ "It’s enjoyable. Overall, the game itself is fun. There is not a given word list which adds to the challenge. The first 10 levels (atom) you breeze through without any ads. After that you are forced into ads about every four levels. Most ads are not that lo…" - Rhyada
7
"other"
5 negative reviews mention this · 20% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Too many ads. They force you to watch ads when they have plenty of spots to watch ads for rewards. They also have ads on the bottom. I don’t like how there is an ad every other puzzle. Not even using it for Mistplay makes me want to play it." - Enna Maestro
8
"makes"
5 negative reviews mention this · 20% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Too many ads. They force you to watch ads when they have plenty of spots to watch ads for rewards. They also have ads on the bottom. I don’t like how there is an ad every other puzzle. Not even using it for Mistplay makes me want to play it." - Enna Maestro
9
"each"
4 negative reviews mention this · 16% of all complaints
★★★★★ "AD CENTRAL. I like the concept of the game, but every time I completed a level multiple ADs would pop up. I also don’t like that I have to pay $3.99 to get gold coins (that I earned for completing each puzzle) out of the “piggy bank.” I deleted the app…" - SaiharJ
10
"single"
4 negative reviews mention this · 16% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Ads Ads Ads. I truly enjoy the game, but the amount of ads that pop up is ridiculous. The worst part is you’ll be forced to play game ad before you can close it. Normally I can deal with a few ads, but not after every single level." - Riverr0
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"every single"
4 negative reviews mention this · 16% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Ads Ads Ads. I truly enjoy the game, but the amount of ads that pop up is ridiculous. The worst part is you’ll be forced to play game ad before you can close it. Normally I can deal with a few ads, but not after every single level." - Riverr0
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"single level"
4 negative reviews mention this · 16% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Ads Ads Ads. I truly enjoy the game, but the amount of ads that pop up is ridiculous. The worst part is you’ll be forced to play game ad before you can close it. Normally I can deal with a few ads, but not after every single level." - Riverr0
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Too many ads
They force you to watch ads when they have plenty of spots to watch ads for rewards. They also have ads on the bottom. I don’t like how there is an ad every other puzzle. Not even using it for Mistplay makes me want to play it.
Too Many Ads
Can payable version of this game be created? An ad after every 1-2 puzzles is super annoying.
AD CENTRAL
I like the concept of the game, but every time I completed a level multiple ADs would pop up. I also don’t like that I have to pay $3.99 to get gold coins (that I earned for completing each puzzle) out of the “piggy bank.” I deleted the app.
Adds after every round
This game was fun until they made me watch adds after every round of game which sometimes is only 30 seconds long. So you’re essentially watching more adds than actually playing the game
AI art
Uses AI, avoid completely.
Puzzles don't recognize valid words
If the word you are trying to select is not included it will tell you it's not a word. And I don't mean not a word in the puzzle, I mean you don't get credit for it or anything.
Had to stop playing because of this, too infuriating.
Had to stop playing because of this, too infuriating.
Wrong age rating
This is not appropriately rated for ages 4+. There were words on the word search such as “hell” “sins” “virgin” “demon.” Really weird vibes and not appropriate for children playing
Slow and glitchy
This app makes my brand new phone hot after playing for more than 10 minutes. It drains my battery very quickly and it gets slow reaction time. It’s a simple word game and should not be draining that much power.
Ads
Do you enjoy a game where you need to watch an ad that is at LEAST 90 seconds, but maybe even up to three minutes, after nearly every single level? Then look no further than this app. It’s a shame, because this is a pretty fun word game. -update- after developer replied to my review, I am now dealing with adds popping up DURING a game 😂 short little videos that just come and go randomly. Will send screen recordings to developer. Either it’s a glitch or expert level pettiness.
So many ads
I understand ads every couple levels but after every single level is insane and makes it unplayable
SOOOO MANY ADS
Ridiculous how many ads there are
Bait and switch
Game will waste your time! Not enjoyable because of the advertisement!
Ads can’t be dismissed without opening app store
I don’t mind normal banner ads or even occasional ads between stages. The problem is that some ads become impossible to close unless you tap the “Open Store” button that launches the App Store.
These ads sometimes act like playable demos, but whether you interact with them or ignore them, they never end on their own. There’s no visible timer, no X button, and no way to dismiss them normally. The only way to continue using the app is to tap the button that attempts to take you to the App Store, then back out afterward so the close option finally appears.
That kind of forced interaction is extremely frustrating and feels deceptive.
These ads sometimes act like playable demos, but whether you interact with them or ignore them, they never end on their own. There’s no visible timer, no X button, and no way to dismiss them normally. The only way to continue using the app is to tap the button that attempts to take you to the App Store, then back out afterward so the close option finally appears.
That kind of forced interaction is extremely frustrating and feels deceptive.
Ads
Too many ads without x. Can’t play game.
Ads Ads Ads
I truly enjoy the game, but the amount of ads that pop up is ridiculous. The worst part is you’ll be forced to play game ad before you can close it. Normally I can deal with a few ads, but not after every single level.
EXPLICIT R RATED ADS
The game itself is fine. Ads between each and every short level. All the games are like this these days tho. The problem is the extremely explicit sexual smut ads for Galatea audio books. This is not something geared just to me as I do not read romance or smut. Hopefully young people aren’t seeing these ads. I hate them. Makes me not want to play the game at all.
Great when it works
This game is fun and challenging when it works and I love to play it. Unfortunately, more than half of the time it tells me there is no WiFi connection, when there is (every other app/game on my phone works). I have not been able to play for almost three days now due to this message. It’s annoying, especially when I’m playing to earn points.
It’s enjoyable
Overall, the game itself is fun. There is not a given word list which adds to the challenge. The first 10 levels (atom) you breeze through without any ads. After that you are forced into ads about every four levels. Most ads are not that long but some will crash the app. You can also play optional ads for bonuses. I would give more stars if there were fewer ads.
Ads
I was really enjoying the game until banner ads started popping up in the middle of the screen throughout each game. I have honestly never had that happen in any other game I have ever played. As much as I enjoyed it, I will be deleting the game.
Fun but….
This is a fun concept and has potential to be challenging but way too many ads!
So many ads your head spins
They break through your game multiple times with no shame. It almost makes the game unplayable
Ads
I actually liked this game but there is too many ads it’s true. Every single level or every other one has ads, and the ads are glitchy too making it so hard to continue on…
This game is weird
The app is alright I mean it helps mentally exercise, but I’ve recently had many weird words pop up like demonic and grim type of words. I would get it if was like once a while but it started with “help” then “s@tan” “demon” “hammer” and other weird words and like to the point of it not even being a coincidence. This ain’t normal
Too many ads
This game kills my phone battery because of all The ads. It’s crazy, I get having a couple but it’s after every game and they are so long.
It think I got dumber playing the game
If you are a kindergartener who needs to learn words and just LOVES adds this is for you. Five seconds to figure out the words followed by a 1min add. Even the larger daily puzzles are dumbed down by giving you the first letter of each word.
Sentiment summary
98%
Positive (4-5★)
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Neutral (3★)
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