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Apple ID306335556
Bundle IDP9YL86R782.Megawords
SellerSeller
Min iOS14.5
Min macOS11.3
Device familiesiphone, ipad, ipod
Released2009-03-07
Copyright© 2016 Frank O'Dwyer
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Preview 2 platforms
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What’s New Version 3.4
- Speed improvements
- Result limit raised from 1000 to 100,000
Description
Megawords is for people who love words.
It can be used to help solve crossword puzzles and other word games, to find rhymes, or just to play around with anagrams and find out the meanings of unusual words.
It includes a dictionary of over 400,000 words with wildcard, anagram, and rhymes, plus support for SOWPODS and TWL dictionaries.
The basic word search features can be used without an internet connection. If you have an internet connection, Megawords can also look up word definitions for the search results in online dictionaries. Thesaurus results will also be shown if found.
FEATURES:
- anagram search (works offline)
- wildcard search (crossword solver mode, works offline)
- rhyme search (works offline)
- dictionary lookup of word meanings (multiple dictionaries, online only)
- thesaurus lookup (online only)
- search SOWPODS or TWL or both
If you find any bugs or have any feature requests, contact me on twitter (@fodwyer), and I'll do my best to help.
Accessibility
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Version history 12 versions
Build 843036977v3.42021-07-10 15:27:11
- Speed improvements
- Result limit raised from 1000 to 100,000
Build 842331807v3.32021-05-22 12:43:06
- fixes bug when typing three dots in wildcard mode
Build 840074969v3.22021-01-20 14:27:58
- Fixes connectivity bug when looking up definitions. Sorry about that.
- Adds a dark mode
Build 831280760v3.12019-05-13 20:12:49
- updated for latest iPhone and iPad models
- Megawords now remembers your choices for word search mode and dictionary settings
Build 813651699v3.0.12016-06-14 00:26:54
- Near rhymes
- iOS 9 support
- Multitasking support
- iPhone 6/6s support
- iPad pro support
Build 744902643v2.3.12014-10-23 21:18:05
Bug fixes and iOS8 compatibility
Build 240602736v2.22013-12-15 02:29:46
- removed prompt to rate in App Store, until I can find a better solution that doesn't interrupt users trying to use the app.
Meanwhile if you would like to request a feature or improvement, please write a review on the App Store, or contact me on twitter (@fodwyer).
Build 84453039v2.12013-10-28 08:26:45
- new feature: search for rhymes, with display of rhyme strength
Build 16524640v2.02013-09-18 15:54:10
- now a universal app with iPad support
- search for anagrams of any length
- results include word length
- many bug fixes and stability improvements
- updated to take advantage of latest iOS features
Build 2064654v1.22009-11-03 02:31:01
- Fixed major bug that caused intermittent crashes for some users
- Changes color of status bar to black in keeping with rest of the UI
- Better activity feedback when searching for online definitions
- Other bug fixes
Build 1518173v1.12009-03-17 23:21:49
Improved anagram generator will now find anagrams of any letter combinations, whether they form an existing word in the dictionary or not. For example, now 'apple' and 'elppa' will find all anagrams of 'apple'.
Build 1489451v1.02009-03-07 19:04:17
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| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | en-US | Free | 2 | 4.5 | 3.4 |
Reviews 9 reviews · US
★★★★★
Please help
Hi, You responded that this was fixed, but unfortunately it is not. Is there something I need to do? I’ve restarted my device and the app appears to be up to date.
From Sep 26:
I love your app, but it recently stopped working. Help! Anytime I tap a word for the definition, it says “Looks like you are offline.” I am definitely not off line. I use the app on an iPad.
Uomathguy2021-01-20
★★★★★
Giving it 5 stars even though it stopped working
However I remember how good it was, and hope the dev fixes it soon.
Double nope2020-11-12
★★★★★
FANTASIC!
I normally do not write a review so quickly, but I have been using this FANTASTIC EVERYTHING for about 1 1/2 weeks now and WOW just WOW!! I can't believe it's FREE! I just found the dictionary TODAY! This is what prompted my 5 star review! Let me just say, I NORMALLY do not give 5 star reviews! But this deserves one! I originally got this for the Rhymes, and it has NOT disappointed! 4 1/2 years ago I was in an accident that left me with an TBI, before that I wrote constantly, I even had my work published. Since it has been very difficult for me to write like I once did. I have been look for a
LollaBells2017-07-20
★★★★★
🤷🏽♂️👌🏽
2 minutes into the app for testing. And not no bs. Good app so far I can say
Metronome Yo Bihh2017-06-18
★★★★★
Thank you, TY!
This is fantastic. You can solve crosswords, puzzle out anagrams, find rhymes. Oh, and see definitions. Thank you, Mr. O'Dwyer, for this invaluable app for "wordies" like me.
Noty862017-05-08
★★★★★
I like it
This is a simple but great app. Works wonderful, I have the Mac version as well. Thank you for a nice app.
Ujpesti2015-03-07
★★★★★
It needs another mode.
In my opinion, it needs a mode to allow string results OUTSIDE the dictionary's limitations. On the other hand, good job! This app is better than the sone of the paid applications!
BASICOFVIZUAL! :~)2009-10-27
★★★★★
So-so
Love this app when it works. For the last week whenever I do a search it crashes on me. When it does work, I love the variety of resources it searches in and the variety of responses a search returns.
JauntingJoy2009-09-25
Change log 15 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
- Speed improvements
- Result limit raised from 1000 to 100,000
✎
description updated
Megawords is for people who love words.
It can be used to help solve crossword puzzles and other word games, to find rhymes, or just to play around with anagra
✎
name updated
Megawords
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Version 3.4 released
- Speed improvements
- Result limit raised from 1000 to 100,000
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Version 3.3 released
- fixes bug when typing three dots in wildcard mode
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Version 3.2 released
- Fixes connectivity bug when looking up definitions. Sorry about that.
- Adds a dark mode
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Version 3.1 released
- updated for latest iPhone and iPad models
- Megawords now remembers your choices for word search mode and dictionary settings
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Version 3.0.1 released
- Near rhymes
- iOS 9 support
- Multitasking support
- iPhone 6/6s support
- iPad pro support
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Version 2.3.1 released
Bug fixes and iOS8 compatibility
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Version 2.2 released
- removed prompt to rate in App Store, until I can find a better solution that doesn't interrupt users trying to use the app.
Meanwhile if you would like to request a feature or improvement, please write a review on the App Store, or con
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Version 2.1 released
- new feature: search for rhymes, with display of rhyme strength
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Version 2.0 released
- now a universal app with iPad support
- search for anagrams of any length
- results include word length
- many bug fixes and stability improvements
- updated to take advantage of latest iOS features
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Version 1.2 released
- Fixed major bug that caused intermittent crashes for some users
- Changes color of status bar to black in keeping with rest of the UI
- Better activity feedback when searching for online definitions
- Other bug fixes
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Version 1.1 released
Improved anagram generator will now find anagrams of any letter combinations, whether they form an existing word in the dictionary or not. For example, now 'apple' and 'elppa' will find all anagrams of 'apple'.
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Version 1.0 released