Pencil: Arrowwords & Codewords
Mikolaj Badyl Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Pencil: Arrowwords & Codewords is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Mikolaj Badyl. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated November 12, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 43 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Nov 12
- 2026 · v1.7.2
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About Pencil: Arrowwords & Codewords
Arrowwords and codewords just like in your favourite puzzle magazine, on your phone and tablet. A new daily puzzle with a classic saying every day, help when you get stuck, and play without the internet. What's inside • 510 arrowwords (clues inside the grid) in three sizes: 6×8, 7×10 and big 9×12 ones to finish. • 284 codewords: 11×11, 13×13 and 15×15. Every number stands for a letter, and you crack them with logic, not guesswork. • Daily puzzle: new every day, with a calendar and a streak. Each one reveals a well-known saying for your collection. • Every puzzle hides a word spelt out by the numbered squares. Who is Pencil for For everyone who loves the arrowwords in the paper or a puzzle magazine and wants them to hand: with the morning cuppa, on the train, in the waiting room or in the garden. The game is calm and easy to read, which is why many older players enjoy it too. A little brain training every day. The puzzles • Arrowwords: the clues sit right in the squares, and an arrow shows which way the answer goes. The letters in the numbered squares spell the hidden word. • Codewords: numbers instead of clues. The same number is always the same letter. You start with a few letters and work out the rest step by step, like a logic puzzle. Just like the magazines • Clues in the squares, arrows showing the direction. • Every answer is a real British English word, and the clues are carefully checked. • British spelling throughout: colour, centre, theatre. • The first puzzles are gentler, and short animations show you how to play. Easy on the eyes and fingers • Built-in keyboard. • Pinch to zoom the grid. • The clue for the current word sits at the bottom of the screen. • Calm paper look and gentle sounds (can be switched off). Help when you're stuck • Reveal a letter, reveal a whole word or check for mistakes. • You pay with coins earned by solving puzzles. You can also reveal a letter by watching an advert. Enjoy your progress • A correct word lights up, and points fill the stars. • Ranks from Novice to Pencil Master, badges and statistics with best times and streaks. • Missed a daily puzzle? Catch up on it in the calendar. Nice and relaxed • Your progress saves automatically. • A reminder for the daily puzzle (can be switched off). • Works without the internet, without an account and without signing in. Questions • Does it work offline? Yes, every puzzle is on your phone, so you can play on a plane or with no signal. • Do I need an account? No, just install and play. • Is the game free? Yes. It shows adverts, which you can remove with a one-off purchase. The Shop also has coins for hints, entirely optional. • Is my progress saved? Yes, automatically after every letter. The game is free and contains adverts. Optional in-app purchases: remove adverts and coin packs.
What’s new
Version 1.7.2 · Updated November 12, 2026
An easier start for new players and a clearer tutorial. New reminders. Small fixes.
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App privacy
The developer, Mikolaj Badyl, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Location: Coarse Location
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Location: Coarse Location
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
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