# Death by Word Search — The Ultimate Word Search

> The Ultimate Word Search (iPhone/iPad app by Appadee LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-by-word-search/id6766389793 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Appadee LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853292256)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-by-word-search/id6766389793/reviews.md

## What is Death by Word Search?

Think you're good at word search? Think again.

Death by Word Search takes the classic puzzle you know and pushes it to the absolute limit. What starts as a simple 8×8 grid quickly escalates into massive, brain-melting challenges — culminating in a colossal 150×150 grid with 120 hidden words.

This isn’t just a word search.
This is survival.

HOW IT WORKS
Swipe across letters to uncover hidden words in the grid. Words can appear:
Horizontally
Vertically
Diagonally
Forward or backward

Find every word to complete the puzzle.

As puzzles grow larger, navigate effortlessly with:
Pinch to zoom
Two-finger pan

SEVEN DIFFICULTY LEVELS
Start easy… if you dare.
Beginner (8×8) — 8 words are a gentle warm-up.
Easy (10×10) — 12 words if your getting started.
Medium (25×25) — 25 words and the challenge begins.
Hard (50×50) — 40 words require major focus.
Expert (75×75) — 60 words? You've been warned.
Extreme (100×100) — 85 words gets seriously intense.
Death by Crossword (150×150) — 120 words! This is the ultimate test!

SCORING THAT REWARDS SKILL
Every move counts.
Earn points based on speed and word length
Multiply your score by tackling harder puzzles (up to 10×)
Complete puzzles for bonus points
Use hints carefully — they reduce your final score
Track your progress across:
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
All-time records
Beat your best score and enjoy a satisfying celebration moment.

UNLIMITED PUZZLES
Every puzzle is built using Apple Intelligence to create engaging themes, including:
Animals
Space
Mythology
Technology
History
…and more.

Larger puzzles combine multiple themes for maximum variety.
Play as much as you like with new puzzles every time.

HINTS WHEN YOU NEED THEM
Stuck? We’ve got you.
Tap a word to reveal its starting point and direction
Unlimited hints available
But remember:
Every hint comes at a cost to your score.

GAME CENTER COMPETITION
Prove you’re the best.
Compete through Apple Game Center:
Leaderboards for every difficulty
Fastest completion times
High score rankings
Unlock achievements like:
Finding 5,000 words
Completing puzzles without hints
Finishing in record time
Mastering every difficulty level

FEATURES
7 difficulty levels (8×8 → 150×150)
Massive puzzles with up to 120 hidden words
Time-based scoring with multipliers
Hint system with strategic trade-offs
Save and resume multiple games
View past games (last 30 days)
Score tracking across multiple timeframes
Game Center leaderboards & achievements
Full Dark Mode support

FREE + PREMIUM
Beginner through Hard are free to play
Unlock:
Expert
Extreme
Death by Crossword
Or save with the Premium Bundle
Closing Hook
How far can you go…
before it kills you?

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expert Level Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Death by Word Search Level Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Level Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-08-26

Updated age rating information.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-05

No release notes.

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