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Rick Jansen
For competitive word game players and crossword enthusiasts who prioritize offline access and high-accuracy word validation.
Known for
For competitive word game players and crossword enthusiasts who prioritize offline access and high-accuracy word validation.
Providing specialized word-game utility tools for competitive players. Helping enthusiasts solve complex puzzles with offline, high-accuracy validation.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 1Last updated
Words Finder Wordfeud/TWL
vVARY
2mo ago
Primary focus
Word-game utility and puzzle solver tools
Scale
indie
Target audience
Competitive word game players and crossword enthusiasts who prioritize offline access and high-accuracy word validation.
Released 1 update in the last 6 months with 50% of the portfolio currently classified as abandoned.
20 apps analysed
Analysis in progress
Analysis in progress
Analysis in progress
Analysis in progress
Single-market publisher — every app ships only to United States.
Based on 3 of 20 apps with localized market data — more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
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Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
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Negative apps
78/100
Avg sentiment score
This is the direct thematic equivalent, offering the same multiplayer word-building mechanics and board-based gameplay as the target app.
Strategic outlook coming soon.
What fed this analysis
Captures the puzzle-solving audience with a unique thematic progression system that differentiates it from standard word finders.
A dominant force in the word-game genre that captures the same casual multiplayer audience with high production value.
A major player in the word-search sub-genre, providing a polished alternative for users seeking solo play.
Operates in the broader word-puzzle category with a focus on high-frequency, casual interaction loops.
Emerging as a high-engagement threat with a unique travel-themed progression that differentiates it from static word lists.
Shows massive scale and recent activity, indicating it is capturing significant market share in the word-puzzle space.
