Crosswords With Friends 4+

I love playing this game. Been playing it for years. But recently to play I have to view an add after every play and for a time period for one of them I had to sign out of my device to continue play. I’d prefer an option to pay for a subscription if I could avoid the ads. If not available, perhaps the ads could be spread out between two to three plays. I bought an ad blocker which Apple advised wouldn’t work (and it didn’t)because ads are built into app. I understand the developers need to make a profit but hope a compromise can accommodate their need without interfering with play by introducing an ad after every game.

Within minutes after I posted this review, I got an answer 😂The problem of not being able to close out an ad returned. I watched the ad but when the circled X appeared, the app was unresponsive and wouldn't respond to my attempts to X out of it. I had to sign out to resume play. Sorry that happens as I said I love playing this game. It offers three versions of the crossword experience which others don’t but it appears my feedback isn’t welcomed.

Update Jul 25, 2021. Not sure why the interface for this game was completely changed. It is glitchy and harder to read and find things. e.g. 1) During games with items awarded, when I finish the word, it doesn’t go to the next word. It just randomly goes somewhere else. And some squares aren’t white, they turn pink. 2) I don’t get a message at the end of a game that something is wrong if I’ve messed up somewhere. It used to tell me. Now it just sits there using up the clock until I figure it out. 3) I have to click on each puzzle pack to see how many coins I need to finish it. This used to be easily seen on one screen. Too much back and forth between screens.
Developers, what happened to regression testing??

Update Aug 5, 2020. Ever since the last update, coins are not awarded for completing a puzzle pack. And I’ve searched and searched and can’t figure out who to send a request to! Crosswords are always a good way to pass the time. This game is easy and straightforward. I just wish there was a way to know if someone accepted or rejected your invite.

Still 4 stars because of the ads now lately . One or two are shown over and over. The war one repeats all the time and half the time doesn’t give you the coins or freezes. Game play stops in the midst of plat once in a while, too, which is annoying. Game hops from one part to another during play at times as well. Ads are better now. I will not buy coins. I love the free ad views for free coins, but lots are public service announcements that repeat too much. Took off ads that were just fun or gave a safe challenge or preview of how to play. Love the golf play ads. Don’t mind the ads for free points. The bonus puzzles are nice for people who are here for a great game & challenge. Lots of us just love this game! Also words with friends. All in all, still a great game and I love it.

I still love both games. But lately the ads repeat over & over, time after time. Wish they would not show the same ones over & over. Best games play, however, that I’ve ever had ! Like the extra puzzle. Great game ( crosswords) Like to play individually.