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Connect Word Association Game

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Connect Word Association Game is a highly addictive and mentally stimulating puzzle game, but its enjoyment is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads and the lack of a paid ad-free option, leading many long-time players to consider uninstalling.

4.7★ lifetime (163,782) Free + in-app purchases since 2024 by Hitapps Games LTD updated 0.2 mo ago recent negative 44% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Excessive Ads No Ad-Free Option Engaging Gameplay Technical Issues & Content Quality Hint System & Rewards
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Connect Word Association Game is a popular word puzzle game praised for its challenging and addictive gameplay, which stimulates the mind and helps with vocabulary. However, recent user reviews highlight a significant increase in ad frequency and length, often interrupting gameplay, and a persistent lack of an ad-free purchase option, despite user demand.

What users like

  • Engaging and addictive gameplay that stimulates the mind and improves vocabularyR7R28R40R52
  • Offers a good level of challenge without being overly frustratingR16R52R85R100
  • Considered better than many other word association games, with a good balance of animation and soundsR16R67
  • Includes a trivia association option, adding variety to the gameplayR67R70

What users complain about

  • Excessive number and length of ads frequently interrupt gameplay, including mid-level, making the game frustrating and unplayable for manyR1R3R4R6
  • No option to purchase an ad-free version, despite frequent user requests and the App Store listing an in-app purchase for ad removalR4R10R16R20
  • Frequent and repetitive requests for reviews, even after a review has been submitted, are annoyingR15R22R46R48
  • Some users experience glitches, such as freezing, levels not advancing, or language options disappearingR3R54R63R88
  • Puzzles sometimes contain misspelled words, incorrect associations, or use outdated/offensive termsR18R26R51R55
  • Hints are expensive or difficult to obtain, and a recent update removed the option to watch an ad for a hintR37R48R104R110
  • The game does not allow users to review completed puzzle solutions or see the results before tiles collapseR31R43R47R96
  • Categories can be repetitive, obscure, or overly focused on technology/gaming, with some users wishing for more diverse subjectsR61R76R80

Latest update · v2.15.1

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

We are constantly improving the game to keep up with your expectations and requests.

Recurring themes

Excessive Ads negative
The most prominent complaint is the overwhelming number and length of ads. Users report ads appearing after every level, between rows, in the middle of gameplay, and even when navigating menus. This severely disrupts the flow and enjoyment of the game, leading many to delete the app. The developer's notes mention 'constantly improving the game,' but recent reviews indicate an increase in ad frequency, directly contradicting a positive user experience.R1R3R4R6
No Ad-Free Option negative
Many users express a strong willingness to pay for an ad-free version of the game, but this option is consistently unavailable. Despite the App Store sometimes listing an in-app purchase for ad removal, users report being unable to find it within the game itself. Developer responses often state they are 'working on it' or keeping the game free, which frustrates users who want to pay to remove ads.R4R10R16R20
Engaging Gameplay positive
Despite the ad issues, the core gameplay is widely praised as fun, addictive, challenging, and mentally stimulating. Users enjoy the word association puzzles, finding them a good brain exercise that can improve vocabulary and critical thinking. Many describe it as a game they can't put down.R2R3R4R6
Technical Issues & Content Quality negative
Some users report various technical problems like freezing, levels not advancing, or language options disappearing. There are also complaints about the quality of the puzzles, including misspelled words, incorrect associations, repetitive categories, and the use of outdated or offensive terms.R3R18R26R31
Hint System & Rewards negative
Users find hints to be too expensive or difficult to earn. A recent update removed the option to watch an ad for a hint, forcing users to pay with coins, which is seen as a negative change. There's also a desire for rewards for completing new features like trivia.R37R48R70R104

Who it's for

This game is for individuals who enjoy challenging word association puzzles and are looking for a mentally stimulating game R7R28R40. It's suitable for those who don't mind frequent and lengthy ad interruptions, or who are hopeful for a future ad-free purchase option R1R4R10. It is not for users who get easily frustrated by constant ads, technical glitches, or repetitive requests for reviews R24R88.

Evidence note: The evidence for the cons, particularly regarding excessive ads and the lack of an ad-free option, is overwhelmingly strong and consistent across a large number of recent reviews. The positive aspects of gameplay are also well-supported, but they are frequently overshadowed by the negative user experience caused by ads. The developer's update notes are vague and do not address the core issues raised by recent reviews.

Frequently asked

Is there an option to remove ads in Connect Word Association Game?
No, despite user demand and the App Store sometimes listing an in-app purchase for ad removal, users report that there is currently no functional option within the game to pay for an ad-free experience R4R10R24R39.
How often do ads appear in the game?
Ads appear very frequently, often after every level, between rows, and even in the middle of gameplay, with some users reporting ads every 14 seconds or 3 minutes, making the game feel like an "ad vehicle" R1R4R66R81.
Is the game challenging and fun?
Yes, many users find the game to be very fun, addictive, challenging, and a good way to stimulate their minds and improve vocabulary R7R16R28R40.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R7] 5/5 · US It is addictive: You will not be able to put this game down. Every free moment you get you’re gonna be on this game it stimulate your mind and makes you think. When the difficult levels come, you will be stumped, but you’re constantly want to figure it out. I love this game. It’s very addictive.
  2. [R28] 5/5 · US Mind twister: This game really has you putting your thinking cap on. I will admit that there are times when I have to find out the definition of a word or use the clue in order to find a common link.
  3. [R40] 5/5 · US Excellent game: I wish this game gave more time for the challenges. This is one of my favorite games. I appreciate the intellectual intrigue of this game. I’m sure my vocabulary has improved from playing this game. I want to win some challenges and so I actually need to do that before I start suggesting new things so nice work on this one!
  4. [R52] 5/5 · US I’m entertained.: This game isn’t so easy that it gets boring and isn’t so difficult that it gets frustrating. Also I’ve found myself learning a thing or two about stuff I thought I knew & didn’t altogether!
  5. [R16] 4/5 · US Great game: One of the best word association games available right now. The difficulty is just right. Would be easily a 5-Star rating if there was an option to pay for no ads. One feature I’m not the biggest fan of is how the tiles cascade down when you complete a row and new tiles are added to the board. If you’ve already started grouping other words together, the cascading tiles messes up the ot
  6. [R85] 3/5 · US Hope you like Ads: Very challenging game. Word groups can share words making it a real thought provoking process to solve. I would love this game if it wasn’t for the ads that pop up every 30-60 seconds after you get to about level 70. At 100 now and I’m going to delete the game.
  7. [R100] 4/5 · US Addictive Game: I downloaded this word association game and it quickly became my favorite. The connections aren’t always obvious and I like the challenge. What I don’t like is when you have played multiple games the frequency of ads interrupting gameplay becomes oppressive. You barely have time to look for connections when another ad takes over the screen. It happens so often now that it sucks the
  8. [R67] 4/5 · US A lot better than most others: I’ve tried several word association/word connection games and this one is the best I’ve found so far. The hitapp games I’ve tried are minimalist in the best way. Others are filled with cartoonish animations and sounds, but these games strike a good balance with classic animation and sounds. I love that there’s an option to switch from word association to trivia asso
  9. [R70] 4/5 · US Love the update but …: Love the new trivia update but it’d be nice to get some reward from it like gems or something.
  10. [R1] 2/5 · US Was fun: So many ads and breaks. Love it but I end up going to another game because of that
  11. [R3] 3/5 · US Game stops: This is a fun game but it freezes and it has too many ads
  12. [R4] 3/5 · US Connect Word: The game is great but there are ENTIRELY TOO MANY APPS!!! Please offer a paid version so we can enjoy the game and not interrupt the flow of the game. I would’ve given it a 5 star but the pop ads make it a 3 star. It’s very challenging and fun.
  13. [R6] 1/5 · US Top game poorly advertised: Your horrible ads are so long the hint leaves so we get it over and over get rid of those ads we most of us will never download and play, the game is very very good
  14. [R10] 1/5 · US Too many adds: Game is good, but the number and length of adds is annoying. I would be willing to pay something to make them go away
  15. [R20] 3/5 · US More Ad Vehicle Than Game: I love the mechanics and gameplay of this game, but the number of ads is absolutely absurd. I’d even consider paying for an ad-free version, but that wasn’t an option. It’s a shame, because I enjoyed the game itself, but could not watch another ad.
  16. [R15] 1/5 · US Developers are Needy: I enjoy the game but it constantly asks you for a review after each game. Even if you give a review it asks again and again and again…
  17. [R22] 1/5 · US Keep getting pop-ups to rate the app: I like the game, but am getting sick of being asked to rate it every time I finish a level.
  18. [R46] 4/5 · US Good: Great game, but asking for a review after each game is annoying!
  19. [R48] 3/5 · US Was 4 Stars: I kept rating the game as 4 stars as I play it every day but find it annoying that hints are sooooo hard to obtain. Bumped it down to 3 because between each mini-level, it kept asking me to review even after I’ve submitted the (4 star) reviews. It’s very annoying.
  20. [R54] 3/5 · US Glitches don’t let you go to the next level: Love the game but a glitch on the bonus category keeps me from advancing. The answers are pretty obvious but nothing works. Have tried any combination that could remotely be a different answer with no luck. I’m stuck playing the daily challenges.
  21. [R63] 2/5 · US Language option disappears: I play this game in portuguese and out of nowhere the option to change the language disappears and you are forced to play in English. I even deleted the app (lost all my progress btw) and it didn’t work
  22. [R88] 2/5 · US Ads Will Make You Delete the Game: I’ve had this app for about two months. I finally deleted it today. The ads will drive you insane, they are too often and they lock up so you have to close the app then reboot and watch more ads to start. I actually love the game but it takes forever to play one game due to ads Definitely do not recommend unless you have unlimited time to waste
  23. [R18] 1/5 · US One thing: I believe that whoever is in charge of the puzzles does not try to actually use the correct words all the time for associations. Also the percentages for calculating results compared to others is not accurate and it’s easy to test this. I wish the developers actually cared about the game they were producing. Too bad for us I guess . Go count your money, we aren’t important.
  24. [R26] 4/5 · US Wrong spelling: Sometimes words are misspelled
  25. [R51] 1/5 · US Using offensive terms: This game is fun enough but uses outdated offensive terms to describe groups of people. Despite bringing this to their attention, they have done nothing to solve the issue or do better. Do not download or support these creators.
  26. [R55] 3/5 · US love the game, the errors have gotten to an annoying point: i really do love the game concept and the graphics. i think it is a really fun app, i just have a major problem with it: the amount of spelling errors. while at first i would try and just ignore them, it has gotten to the point where i genuinely cannot solve some of the word groupings because of the spelling errors since i can’t tell what
  27. [R37] 3/5 · US Best game but the ADS suck: One of the funnest games to play but the Ads are out of control. And the cost for hints is absurd.
  28. [R104] 5/5 · US Bad update: I’ve been playing this game a ton the last couple months, but I hate the recent update that got rid of the option to watch a commercial for a hint if you get really stuck. Now it’s just paying for it with coins. I will not spend money for enough coins for that. If the developers don’t change it back, I’m going to stop playing this game. That’d be a shame; I’ve been enjoying it. Put it
  29. [R110] 1/5 · US Too expensive: The hints are way too expensive for the amount of coins you get for free
  30. [R31] 3/5 · US Ends abruptly: Enjoy the game but levels close immediately after solving, without giving us a chance to review the solution
  31. [R43] 5/5 · US Fun, thought provoking game, but..: I am addicted to this game. I just have one problem/ request: When a row has been completed could you wait a little bit so that we can see the results before it disappears. In some instances I’m not sure which word completed the row. Thanks from a senior citizen 🙁 **This is my second request that once the rows are completed please wait a bit to collapse the an
  32. [R47] 3/5 · US Great game: Great game I wish the last row would stay on screen for a moment so you could look at the words for better understanding. I’ve learned a lot!
  33. [R96] 4/5 · US Love this game, but…: I’ve been playing this game for quite a while and I really like it. I like seeing different ways that things interact with other things. Sometimes I’m completely surprised and only get the answer by using a hint or just buy exchanging tiles. My suggestion is that we can linger just a little longer after we finish a board. I would like the option to look at some of the combin
  34. [R61] 1/5 · US Not good: To many computer word associations. To many technical word associations. To many to many foreign word associations. To many of the same word associations at once
  35. [R76] 4/5 · US Great game!: Good, but a lot of repeated words and categories.
  36. [R80] 2/5 · US Categories: Categories can be repetitive and so obscure, tailored to technology (lots of initials) or gaming. Would rather see more wide-ranging subjects about geography, animals, and sports
  37. [R2] 5/5 · US Love this game: Best game ever
  38. [R24] 1/5 · US Seriously…: This game could be amazing but OMG the ads! And now they added a button so you can “earn while playing.” SCAM!!! Are you kidding me?!? We have continuously asked Hitapps for an options to pay to remove ads and always get a form letter answer “we are looking into it.” Blah, blah, blah! There are other games like this that don’t have near as many ads. Just being honest… (Update) Sti
  39. [R39] 1/5 · US Unbelievable amount of ads: Every review response is the same. You are keeping it free and trying to balance ads with gameplay. Well, you are not achieving that balance. The game is awesome, I would gladly pay to remove ads. But that’s not an option and you say you are working on it. But that was months and months ago. Ridiculous to be interrupted over 3 times per level. Greedy. And your response
  40. [R66] 3/5 · US Ads: Way too many ads in the middle of a puzzle, not just between puzzles
  41. [R81] 2/5 · US Way too many ads: Ads between levels, ads in the middle of levels, adds for hints I understand but why SO many ads? Ads to go back to the menu after you’ve completed a level and ads if you wait too long to open a daily level. I have to open and close this game at least a million times to avoid the ads. The features are fun but I’m tired of avoiding ads to play. I’m sure many others like myself wou

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store