Fixes to the global leaderboard calculations.

Minor bug fixes and performance upgrades.

Due to player feedback, we've completely overhauled the hints system! Hints are now easier to understand and to use. We've also tidied the play screen and expanded the words list.

Updated the daily streak notification system.

Offline Play Improvements - Stay signed in when playing offline or with limited connectivity. - No more unexpected logouts after airplane mode, subway rides, or spotty Wi-Fi. Your progress syncs automatically when you're back online.

Fixed a bug that would log users out if they had a period of connectivity failure (or if they went into airplane mode, for example).

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

Bug Fixes: Fixed leaderboard showing wrong date after midnight Fixed golden streak warnings for 1-day streaks Fixed daily reminders sent after opening app Friend Features: Friend notifications now ON by default Daily cap prevents duplicate "friend beat your score" notifications New notification when someone adds you as a friend Backend Improvements: Better notification gating logic Improved friend notification timing

What's New - Version 1.3.2 Performance and Reliability - Improved puzzle ID handling so scores, leaderboards, and sessions stay in sync across all puzzle sizes. - More reliable session recovery with fallbacks for legacy ID formats. - More accurate archive/widget dates using normalized puzzle metadata. - Automatic server-side reconciliation to prevent split sessions and leaderboard mismatches on older builds. - Stronger leaderboard integrity by excluding entries without any puzzle words. - Fixed weekend puzzle generation so Sunday puzzles always use the correct 5x5 grid.

What's New - Version 1.3.1 Performance and Reliability - Improved puzzle ID handling so scores, leaderboards, and sessions stay in sync across all puzzle sizes. - More reliable session recovery with fallbacks for legacy ID formats. - More accurate archive/widget dates using normalized puzzle metadata. - Automatic server-side reconciliation to prevent split sessions and leaderboard mismatches on older builds. - Stronger leaderboard integrity by excluding entries without any puzzle words. - Fixed weekend puzzle generation so Sunday puzzles always use the correct 5x5 grid.

What's New in Version 1.3.0 Enhanced Social Features Challenge your friends directly from the completion screen with a single tap. Your friend code is now prominently displayed, making it easier to share and connect with fellow players. Improved sharing text helps spread the word about Griddle to new players. Improved Friends Experience The friends page now shows more accurate information about when your friends last played and their puzzle progress. Friend activity updates are more reliable across different time zones. Bug Fixes and Improvements Fixed an issue where the game timer could continue running after completing a puzzle Your best streak now saves properly and persists across devices Fixed a layout issue on the completion screen where content could be cut off on smaller devices Improved login persistence so you stay signed in after app updates General stability improvements.

What's New in Version 1.2.9 Best Streak is back! Your completion screen now shows your best streak — how many words you found in a row without an error. Time to chase those hot streaks! Leaderboard improvements: Pull-to-refresh now properly updates scores Cleaner layout that works on all screen sizes Clearer feedback: Words not in our dictionary now say "Not in Griddle dictionary" instead of "Not a word" — because we know you're smart, our dictionary just isn't! Better messaging for blocked words Bug fixes: Fixed word validation for legitimate words like SLOPE and LAME Improved reliability of dictionary lookups Happy word hunting!

Multi-Device Sync Improvements • Your game progress now syncs instantly when switching between iPhone and iPad • No more waiting - open the app on another device and pick up right where you left off • Improved conflict resolution ensures your best progress is always preserved Bug Fixes • Fixed an issue where push notifications weren't being delivered • General stability improvements

Bug fixes, scoring fixes and general reliability updates.

What's New in Version 1.2.6 Current Streaks Now Visible! See who's on a hot streak! The all-time leaderboard now displays each player's current streak when they're on a roll (2+ days in a row). Keep your streak alive and show it off! Improved Friends Experience We've made the friends feature more reliable with better error handling. If you ever have trouble adding friends, the app will now guide you through fixing it automatically. Under the Hood Enhanced authentication flow for a smoother experience Better error messages throughout the app Improved network request handling Keep playing, keep your streak alive, and challenge your friends!

We’ve polished the blueprint! This update includes key performance improvements to make your daily puzzle experience smoother than ever. • Visual Upgrades: We've refined the UI for a crisper, cleaner look across the app. • Smoother Gameplay: Enhanced connection reliability and sign-in speed, so you can get to the grid faster. • Under the Hood: Stability improvements and bug fixes to keep your winning streak safe. Thanks for playing Griddle!

What's New in Version 1.2.4 Special Holiday Puzzle Support - Added support for larger 5x5 weekend puzzles and 6x6 holiday puzzles - December 25th features a special 6x6 Christmas-themed puzzle with 90 required words - Dynamic puzzle type labels show "Weekend Puzzle" or "Holiday Puzzle" for special grids Leaderboard Fixes - Fixed an issue where scores weren't appearing on the leaderboard for special event puzzles - Fixed "Back to Today" button incorrectly appearing when viewing today's leaderboard - Leaderboard now correctly displays entries for all puzzle types Bug Fixes - Resolved puzzle loading issues for holiday and weekend puzzles - Fixed date detection for special event puzzles - Improved reliability of leaderboard data synchronization

What's New in Griddle v1.2.3 Special Puzzles - Weekend puzzles are now larger 5x5 grids with 60-70 words to find - Holiday puzzles are extra-large 6x6 grids with 80-90 words - Special puzzles are clearly labeled in the header: "Weekend Puzzle" or "Holiday Puzzle" - Christmas Day features a themed 6x6 holiday puzzle Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where puzzles could incorrectly show as complete before finding all required words - Fixed word count alignment between the game screen and leaderboard - Fixed a crash that could occur when switching between different puzzle sizes - Improved session syncing when returning to the app after being away Friends - Enhanced friend code search with better error messages - Added bonus word counts to leaderboard entries for all players Notifications - Improved notification permission handling - Daily reminders and streak warnings now schedule correctly when enabled

General bug fixes and leaderboard improvements.

What's New in Version 1.2.1 Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where the puzzle would incorrectly show as "Complete!" when returning to the app, even if you hadn't found all the required words yet - Fixed word counts on the leaderboard to match what you see during gameplay — your progress now displays accurately as "45/45 found" instead of showing inflated numbers - Bonus words are now properly tracked and displayed separately from required words across all screens - Improved reliability when resuming puzzles after switching apps or being away for a while

What's New in Version 1.2.0 Bug Fixes -Fixed an issue where signing in on a new device would show zero words found instead of restoring your cloud-saved progress. Your game state now correctly syncs from the cloud after signing in with Apple or Google. -Fixed a bug where the leaderboard could display twice the actual number of words found. This was caused by a technical issue with how words were being tracked between the app and server.

What's New in Version 1.1.0 Word Definitions Redesigned We've completely overhauled how you see word definitions. Instead of a cramped tile squeezed between the puzzle and word list, tapping the Word List button now opens a spacious sheet showing the full definition of your last found word at the top, followed by your complete word list. You can pull it up halfway for a quick look, or expand it fully to browse all your words. Customizable Streak Reminders You can now choose what time you receive your daily streak warning notification. Find this option in Settings under Notifications. The default time has been changed to 4 PM to give you more time to play before your streak is at risk. Discover More Apps Added an "Other Apps by One Thum" section in Settings where you can explore our other apps without leaving Griddle. Bug Fixes and Improvements 1) Fixed an issue where some valid English words were incorrectly rejected when playing without signing in 2) Improved the sign-in prompt to appear in the center of the puzzle grid rather than at the bottom of the screen 3) Various stability improvements and minor fixes