Upwords: iPhone vs Android
Upwords by Lonely Star Software, Inc. is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Rating
4.6 ★
13k ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#88
iPhone · 
Games › Word Grossing
Games › Word GrossingMeasured
Upwords at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Word Puzzle Cartoon 3D Abstract short sessions multiplayer IAP
#word game #puzzle #stacking #crossword #casual #brain teaser
App Store
App details
App ID
588252565
Publisher
Lonely Star Software, Inc.
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Jan 2013
13 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 17.0+
iPhone XS and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
2
EN ES
Size
52 MB
Also listed in
Entertainment, Word, Board
Google Play
App details
App ID
com.lonelystarsoftware.upwords
Publisher
LONELY STAR SOFTWARE
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Everyone
Upwords downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | – | 500k+ |
| Google Play | – | 100k+ Measured |
| Total | – | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
iPhone: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Ad-led
How Upwords makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
In-app purchasesAds · 3 ad networks
One-off purchases
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 9.3k |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 3.4k 966 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 13k |
About Upwords
UPWORDS – The Stacking Word Game!
UPWORDS is the classic 3D crossword game where you don’t just play words… you change them! Stack letters on top of existing words to transform them into new words. Score more points the higher you stack, and outsmart your opponents.
Why you’ll love it:
- Fun, fast, and endlessly repayable
- Play with friends around the world or challenge random opponents
- Join a Tournament!
- Test yourself against the Computer (4 skill levels)
- Pass & Play with family on one device
- In-game chat keeps the competition lively
UPWORDS is more than just fun — it keeps your brain sharp as you find clever ways to build and stack words. The higher you go, the higher you score!
Download today and start stacking your way to victory.
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Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.upwords-app.com/privacy.html
UPWORDS is the classic 3D crossword game where you don’t just play words… you change them! Stack letters on top of existing words to transform them into new words. Score more points the higher you stack, and outsmart your opponents.
Why you’ll love it:
- Fun, fast, and endlessly repayable
- Play with friends around the world or challenge random opponents
- Join a Tournament!
- Test yourself against the Computer (4 skill levels)
- Pass & Play with family on one device
- In-game chat keeps the competition lively
UPWORDS is more than just fun — it keeps your brain sharp as you find clever ways to build and stack words. The higher you go, the higher you score!
Download today and start stacking your way to victory.
--
Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.upwords-app.com/privacy.html
Upwords iPhone
Upwords is #88 in Games › Word Grossing in United States and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperLonely Star Software, Inc.
CategoryGames
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.7 (9.3k)
Version5.02
Age rating4+
First seen by us
26 Sep 2026
26 Sep 2026Installs (est.)500k+ worldwide
Rating
4.7 ★
9.3k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#88
Games › Word GrossingMeasured
Upwords at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Word Puzzle Cartoon 3D Abstract short sessions multiplayer IAP
#word game #puzzle #stacking #crossword #casual #brain teaser
Upwords on the App Store
App details
App ID
588252565
Publisher
Lonely Star Software, Inc.
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Jan 2013
13 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 17.0+
iPhone XS and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
2
EN ES
Size
52 MB
Also listed in
Entertainment, Word, Board
Upwords downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. iPhone downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Ad-led
How Upwords makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
In-app purchasesAds · 3 ad networks
One-off purchases
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Games › WordGrossing | #88 |
Apps near Upwords on the chart
Games › Word Grossing, around #88.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.7 ★
9.3k ratings
Measured
Ratings
9.3k
Measured
About Upwords
UPWORDS – The Stacking Word Game!
UPWORDS is the classic 3D crossword game where you don’t just play words… you change them! Stack letters on top of existing words to transform them into new words. Score more points the higher you stack, and outsmart your opponents.
Why you’ll love it:
- Fun, fast, and endlessly repayable
- Play with friends around the world or challenge random opponents
- Join a Tournament!
- Test yourself against the Computer (4 skill levels)
- Pass & Play with family on one device
- In-game chat keeps the competition lively
UPWORDS is more than just fun — it keeps your brain sharp as you find clever ways to build and stack words. The higher you go, the higher you score!
Download today and start stacking your way to victory.
--
Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.upwords-app.com/privacy.html
UPWORDS is the classic 3D crossword game where you don’t just play words… you change them! Stack letters on top of existing words to transform them into new words. Score more points the higher you stack, and outsmart your opponents.
Why you’ll love it:
- Fun, fast, and endlessly repayable
- Play with friends around the world or challenge random opponents
- Join a Tournament!
- Test yourself against the Computer (4 skill levels)
- Pass & Play with family on one device
- In-game chat keeps the competition lively
UPWORDS is more than just fun — it keeps your brain sharp as you find clever ways to build and stack words. The higher you go, the higher you score!
Download today and start stacking your way to victory.
--
Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.upwords-app.com/privacy.html
Latest updates
5.02
Lots of bug fixes
- Possibly fixed ios17 ipad issues
- Possibly fixed issue of not being able to place a tile on some iPads
- Added a Notification test in the help section
- Adjusted layout of ipad and duo
- Trying to make login flow more clear
- users shouldn't get logged out when updating from version 4.49
5.01
v5 has been re-written from the ground up and iPhone Duo ready!
Lots of new features including:
- iPhone Duo Support
- Tournaments!
- A new Game Lobby to pick up games
- More Stats!
- Move Memory - Save your plays to remember later
And much more!
5.0
v5 has been re-written from the ground up and iPhone Duo ready!
Lots of new features including:
- iPhone Duo Support
- Tournaments!
- A new Game Lobby to pick up games
- More Stats!
- Move Memory - Save your plays to remember later
And much more!
Store changes
What Upwords changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
New iPad screenshots 
New screenshots
5 screenshots (was 5)
Description updated
More from Lonely Star Software, Inc.
Upwords Android
Upwords is #182 in Games › Word Grossing on Google Play in Mexico and charting in 2 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperLonely Star Software, Inc.
CategoryGames › Word
PriceFree
Released
Installs100k+
Rating★ 4.5 (3.4k)
Updated
Content ratingEveryone
Rating
4.5 ★
3.4k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#182
Games › Word GrossingMeasured
Upwords on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.lonelystarsoftware.upwords
Publisher
LONELY STAR SOFTWARE
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Everyone
Upwords downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Ad-led
How Upwords makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
In-app purchasesAds · 3 ad networks
One-off purchases
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Games › WordGrossing | #182 |
 Vietnam | Games › WordGrossing | #172 |
Apps near Upwords on the chart
Games › Word Grossing, around #182.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
4.5 ★
3.4k ratings
Measured
Ratings
3.4k
Measured
Written reviews
966
Measured
About Upwords
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!
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!
What's new in 4.49
- New Stats and Leaderboard layouts
- New Shuffle Animation!
- Other small improvements
- New Shuffle Animation!
- Other small improvements