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Upwords

Word • Lonely Star Software, Inc. • ⭐ 4.20 • 100,000+

Version 4.15 Everyone

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This app requests 8 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Retrieve Running Apps retrieve running apps	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Find Accounts On The Device find accounts on the device	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

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!

What Upwords Is Used For

Upwords appears to be a word game built around stacking letters to form and extend words in a 3D-style board. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used for casual play on a phone, especially by people who enjoy vocabulary games, turn-based strategy, and score-based puzzles. The game context suggests a mix of word building and planning, since points are awarded not only for new letters but also for letters already on the board.

It may be used in a few different ways depending on how you want to play. The metadata mentions online multiplayer, a computer opponent with multiple difficulty levels, and pass-and-play mode, so it seems suited for solo matches, games with friends, or competitive play with remote opponents. An in-game chat feature also suggests it is designed for communication during matches.

The listed permissions fit an app that connects to the internet, keeps the device awake during gameplay, and may access local storage for game data or related files. Since the app is in the Word category and offers in-app purchases and ads, it appears to be a mobile game focused on repeat play sessions rather than a one-time utility.

Common uses

Play word-building matches on a phone
Use stacked letters to create higher-scoring words
Compete online with friends or random opponents
Practice solo against the computer at different difficulty levels
Share a device with pass-and-play mode
Chat during multiplayer games
Use it for casual vocabulary and strategy practice

Best for:

word game players solo puzzle sessions multiplayer matches vocabulary practice casual phone gaming

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App Details

Package:
com.lonelystarsoftware.upwords

Category:
Word

Developer:
Lonely Star Software, Inc.

Version:
4.15

Updated:
Feb 8, 2026

Min Android:
9

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.lonelystarsoftware.upwords
Age rating: Everyone

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