Nova - Daily Word Puzzle
Daily word game with friends
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Major update! New games added and added a way to play old puzzles. Keep your streak going!
**Challenge Your Mind with Nova - The Ultimate Daily Word Puzzle Game**
Nova brings a fresh twist to word puzzle games! Every day at midnight, a new 5-letter word puzzle unlocks for players worldwide. Can you solve it in 6 tries or less?
**HOW TO PLAY**
• Guess the 5-letter word in 6 attempts
• Each guess must be a valid English word
• After each guess, tile colors reveal clues:
- Green: Letter is correct and in the right spot
- Yellow: Letter is in the word but wrong position
- Gray: Letter is not in the word
• Use strategy and logic to deduce the answer!
**FEATURES THAT MAKE NOVA SPECIAL**
**Play with Friends in Groups**
Create or join groups to compete with friends, family, or coworkers! See who solves the daily puzzle fastest and climb your group's leaderboard. Share instant updates when someone completes the puzzle.
**Global Leaderboards**
Compete against players worldwide! Track your stats including:
• Total wins and win streak
• Fastest completion times
• Win percentage
• Personal best records
**Beautiful Cosmic Interface**
Enjoy Nova's stunning space-themed design with smooth animations, twinkling stars, and a gorgeous galaxy background. Every interaction feels polished and premium.
**Detailed Statistics**
Track your progress with comprehensive stats:
• Games played and won
• Current and best win streaks
• Guess distribution chart
• Average completion time
• Daily progress tracking
**Smart Notifications**
Get notified when:
• A new puzzle unlocks at midnight
• Friends in your group complete the puzzle
• Your group has a new top score
• You maintain your winning streak
**Share Your Results**
Share your daily results with friends while keeping the answer secret! Beautiful result cards show your guess pattern without spoilers.
**MORE AMAZING FEATURES**
• One daily puzzle for everyone - creates shared experience
• No ads, no interruptions - pure puzzle-solving fun
• Works offline - solve today's puzzle anywhere
• Haptic feedback for satisfying interactions
• Portrait mode optimized for one-handed play
• Dark mode optimized with stunning visuals
• Interactive tutorial for new players
• Customizable profile with color themes
**PERFECT FOR:**
• Word game enthusiasts
• Daily puzzle solvers
• Competitive friends and families
• Logic and strategy lovers
• Wordle fans looking for more
• Anyone who loves a daily mental challenge
**ONE PUZZLE. ONE WORD. ONE DAY.**
Everyone gets the same word each day, creating a shared global experience. Compare strategies with friends, compete for the fastest time, and build your winning streak!
**COMPLETELY FREE**
Nova is 100% free to play with no ads, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs. Just pure word puzzle fun!
**JOIN THE NOVA COMMUNITY**
Create groups with friends, join the global leaderboard, and share your daily victories. The Nova community grows stronger every day!
**DOWNLOAD NOVA TODAY**
Ready to challenge your vocabulary and compete with friends? Download Nova now and start your winning streak!
*New puzzles unlock daily at midnight. Play solo or with friends. Track your stats. Climb the leaderboards. Become a Nova champion!*
We've been listening to your feedback and made Nova even better! This update includes major improvements to reliability, user experience, and game quality.
Added Nova Mines and Circuit Flip games! We also added a way to play old puzzles. Keep your streak going!
** Bug Fixes**
• Fixed a critical bug where some puzzles could show 6-letter words (like "STROVE") - all puzzles now correctly use 5-letter words only
• Improved score submission reliability with better error handling
• Fixed UI inconsistencies across Circuit Flip, Nova Mines, and Retro Vault
** Network & Reliability**
• Added smart network monitoring - scores automatically retry when connection is restored
• Better offline handling with clear status indicators
• Improved error messages so you always know what's happening
** User Experience**
• Pull-to-refresh on groups and leaderboards for instant updates
• Enhanced empty states with friendly messages
• Improved keyboard handling - tap outside to dismiss
• Better loading indicators throughout the app
• Username validation for smoother account setup
** Game Improvements**
• Consistent button styling across all games
• Fixed Retro Vault empty state display
• Improved Circuit Flip button layout
• Better visual feedback during gameplay
** Under the Hood**
• Prevented duplicate score submissions
• Thread-safe operations for better performance
• Enhanced error recovery mechanisms
• Comprehensive UI/UX polish
The developer, Matthew Leonard, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Matthew Leonard
- Size
- 17.1 MB
- Category
- Word
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Matthew Leonard