# Kids Word Search Lite — Word Find Puzzles For Kids

> Educational word search puzzles for kids with interactive rewards and learning aids. (iPhone/iPad app by Maelstrom Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-word-search-lite/id837340241 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maelstrom Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/823968805)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 563 App Store ratings · 87 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-word-search-lite/id837340241/reviews.md

## What is Kids Word Search Lite?

Word search designed for kids featuring animals and nature theme. Fun backgrounds with interactive characters as rewards for finding words. Tap the characters and watch them zip away. Hinting with spoken word and first letter highlighted to help budding readers improve their word recognition skills. Sound toggle on main menu allows silent play. 

Free version of the paid app includes six puzzles. Full version has over fifty puzzles. 

Kid safe and kid tested:
No ads or in-app purchase
No internet access or social media integration
No personal information collection or sign-in required
No GPS or location services

Maelstrom Interactive is a small, family company and parents of twins. We would be very grateful if you would review our app in the iTunes app store. Thanks!

## Key features

- Animal and nature themes
- Interactive character rewards
- Hinting with spoken word
- First letter highlighted
- Sound toggle for silent play
- Kid-safe design

## What do users think of Kids Word Search Lite?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🧠 Educational for kids
- 💕 Fun and engaging
- 🎨 Relaxing gameplay

**Cons**

- 💰 Requires in-app purchases
- 🤔 Repetitive levels
- 🥱 Gets boring after a while
- 🤖 Lack of difficulty options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Issues with hint button functionality
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Include a hard mode or difficulty settings
- Allow users to save progress and resume later

## Recent user reviews (10 of 87)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-word-search-lite/id837340241/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not fun

*2026-03-29, version 1.5*

I’m 8 and this is boring I have had this game since i was in pre k I just am not a fan and my mom and dad had to buy this 2 times for me to play it. It only lasted like 1 year there is like 30 levels that r not fun.1 stAr😡😠😤

### 2/5 — It okay

*2026-02-17, version 1.5*

It’s way way to easy I wish there was a hard mode ?
Like why

### 5/5 — All about word searches

*2025-01-15*

Teach kids to build their brain and look for words

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2024-07-07, version 1.5*

You have to pay for everything

### 3/5 — Idk

*2024-01-07, version 1.5*

I cant is just so boring

### 1/5 — Very bad would not recommend!!!

*2023-08-02*

Hi I’m a kid here and I want to say this game was BAD bad. There were only 5 levels and it was so easy. You could use the hint button over and over again to cheat! And you have to pay an additional 1.99 to get the full version. Anyways thanks for read my review!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2023-07-09, version 1.5*

This is just so amazing for my kids and I love it so much

### 5/5 — The new place was nice

*2023-06-21*

I don’t think I have to go

### 5/5 — I’m going back in a bit

*2023-06-21*

I have a few weeks

### 5/5 — I’m not going to sleep

*2023-06-21*

I don’t think we have a lot

## Frequently asked questions about Kids Word Search Lite

### What is Kids Word Search Lite?

Kids Word Search Lite is a word search puzzle application specifically designed for children. It features engaging themes like animals and nature, along with interactive elements and helpful hints to assist young learners in improving their word recognition skills.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app includes puzzles with animal and nature themes, interactive characters that act as rewards, and a hinting system that highlights the first letter of a word and speaks it aloud. It also has a sound toggle for silent play and is designed to be kid-safe with no ads or internet access.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the free version of Kids Word Search Lite is available at no cost. It includes six puzzles to enjoy. A full version with over fifty puzzles is also available for purchase.

### Is this app safe for children?

Yes, the app is explicitly stated as kid-safe and kid-tested. It contains no ads, no in-app purchases, no internet access, no social media integration, and does not collect personal information or require sign-in.

### How does the hinting system work?

The hinting system is designed to help budding readers. When a hint is used, it will speak the word aloud and highlight the first letter of the word within the puzzle grid, making it easier for children to find and recognize the word.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2017-10-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated app to be compatible with 64-bit operating system and iOS 11.

### 1.4 — 2015-03-15

Updated to perform better on multiple platforms, including older generation devices. Minor bug fix. Upgraded UI. If you enjoy Kids Word Search, take a minute and review it in the iTunes app store. Thanks!

### 1.3 — 2015-01-13

Bug fixes. Streamlined code to run more efficiently. Updated splash screen. Added iPad video preview.

Thanks for playing Kids Word Search Lite. Please take a minute and review our app in the iTunes store.

### 1.2 — 2014-05-13

Bug fixes. Upgraded to more readable font.

### 1.1 — 2014-03-31

No release notes.

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