LexiGrid 5x5

749 words; 3 minutes to read.

Project Overview


Role	Creator & Solo Developer
Team Size	1 (personal project)
Duration	2 months
Platform	iOS 17.6+, iPadOS 17.6+, macOS 14.6+, visionOS 1.3+

The Challenge

Word puzzle enthusiasts often want quick, engaging brain teasers that don’t require endless scrolling or annoying ads. Finding quality word games with handcrafted puzzles and a clean interface that respects your time is harder than it should be.

The Solution

LexiGrid 5x5 delivers pure word puzzle enjoyment with:

100 Handcrafted Puzzles: Each puzzle thoughtfully designed with progressively increasing difficulty
Crossword-Style Gameplay: Solve clues to fill the 5x5 grid, with both across and down challenges
Minimalist Design: Clean interface that keeps focus on the puzzles
No Ads: Uninterrupted puzzle-solving experience
Progress Tracking: See which levels you’ve completed at a glance
Try Before You Buy: First 10 levels free to ensure you love the gameplay

Game Mechanics

Players solve word puzzles by:

Reading crossword-style clues for both across and down words
Dragging letters into position on the 5x5 grid
Watching correct words lock in place and turn green
Using logic and vocabulary to solve interconnected words
Progressing through increasingly challenging puzzles

Technical Highlights

Modern SwiftUI Architecture:

Built entirely with SwiftUI for native Apple platform experience
Universal app supporting iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro
@Observable macro for reactive state management
Adaptive layouts for different screen sizes and orientations

Performance & User Experience:

Lightweight app size (1.2 MB) for quick download
Smooth animations and responsive interactions
Efficient puzzle data management
Instant feedback for player actions

StoreKit 2 Integration:

In-app purchase for full puzzle unlock
One-time payment ($2.99) for all levels
Seamless purchase flow and restoration

Technologies Used

Category	Technologies
Language	Swift
UI Framework	SwiftUI
Data	SwiftData
Purchases	StoreKit 2
Platforms	iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS

Key Accomplishments

Multi-Platform Excellence: Single codebase supporting iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro
Quality Content: 100 handcrafted puzzles with carefully balanced difficulty progression
Privacy-First: Zero data collection—your progress stays on your device
Polished Experience: Clean, intuitive interface that respects users’ time
Tiny Footprint: Optimized to just 1.2 MB while delivering rich gameplay