# Mr. Mustachio : Word Search — Find hidden words in a maze! > Word search puzzle game with unique instructions and character progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Shobhit Samaria.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-mustachio-word-search/id1504618968 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Shobhit Samaria](https://appshunter.io/developer/936603899) - Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.80/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 119 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-06-01 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-mustachio-word-search/id1504618968/reviews.md ## What is Mr. Mustachio? One Word. That's all that you need to find in a maze of letters. Easier said than done! Follow a challenging instruction to figure out the word and then use your power of observation to search the grid for the word. Simply swipe the letters to mark the word. All this while we make the grid interesting by introducing confusing letters, unusual fonts, mixed cases and lots more surprising stuff. If you are excited by classic word search games or are a crossword lover or a puzzle master or even a trivia fan, then you need to try out this game with a unique gameplay. The grids become more crazier and wackier with each passing level. We promise you would never have played anything like this! You are guaranteed to fall in love with the game. Have a blast solving short and sweet levels and discover how tricky even three letter words can be! The character of Mr. Mustachio adds a fun dimension to the game! Watch Mr. Mustachio’s moustache grow with more grids you figure out! Sharpen your brain, sharpen your eyesight, sharpen your reflexes and bring it all together to quickly scan the grid in different directions and find that elusive word before the timer runs out! Download the game for FREE and have a great time expanding your vocabulary and training your brain. Enjoy! * Unique & Addictive gameplay which is a twist on the classic word search puzzles. * Pick up and Play. One touch gameplay in Portrait mode. Just swipe the row/column to mark the word. * Multiple challenging instructions for the player to figure out. * 4 different types of aids/power-ups available for use. * A cute way of visually depicting the progress in the game through the growing moustache of Mr. Mustachio's character. * Customize the character of Mr. Mustachio as per your liking. * Uncomplicated game with a single objective to complete all the levels. * Leaderboards to see how well you are doing as compared to other players. * Comprehensive Statistics to give a glimpse how well you have been playing the game. * Single Player and works offline. * Fun & challenging for kids and adults alike. Suitable for all ages. ********************************* If you like playing the game, please consider leaving a rating/review and help spread the word around. It would go a long way in helping out the developer! If you notice any problem or bug or just want to drop some critique or feedback, please feel free to do so at contact@shobhitsamaria.com! ## Key features - Unique twist on classic word search - Challenging instructions to decipher - Swipe to mark words - Character progression with growing mustache - Offline play - Leaderboards and statistics ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-mustachio-word-search/id1504618968/reviews.md ### 5/5 — This game is really fun! *2021-12-28, version 1.3* This game is unique, enjoyable, and a great time-passer. The ads can be slightly annoying, but I understand that any free game has got to have them. The level development in going from easy to hard is very well done, and the game rarely gets boring. This game is great, and I would strongly recommend it. ### 3/5 — Feature request *2021-02-24, version 1.2* It’s a wonderful game but I have a hard time reading your font, could you please add an option to allow regular word font? Thank you ### 5/5 — Fun, Frustrating, Challenging *2020-07-09, version 1.1* This game is fun, frustrating at times and almost always challenging. I enjoy the way it makes me think outside the box, it honestly feels a bit therapeutic! Need more levels as I’ve “completed” the game thus far. Looking forward to more levels. ### 4/5 — very clever concept *2020-07-03, version 1.1* Unlike most word games, this one relies on visual identification of simple words instead of encyclopedic dictionary knowledge. Great puzzle quality and speed comprehension/memory tricks abound. Probably best for those with nimble minds, I expect 80 year-old me might find this kind of game infuriating, but even at 55 it’s a very pleasant diversion of a game, and I would have enjoyed it as a teen (for maybe 15 minutes of time wasting, anyway). Great for almost all ages. ### 2/5 — Not even close to fun *2020-07-02, version 1.1* I know I chose correct answers according to the way it was worded. You say to find the “ROW” that does not have the word dog in it. When I found it, you said it was wrong. However the ROW I selected didn’t have the word dog in it. It didn’t even have all the letters for dog in it! Unless you make your wording clearer or improve your tutorial, this game won’t attract anyone! To the developers: Thank you for responding. I did go back and try again. I had a clearer picture of what each question was asking. I seemed to do a bit better but I still don’t think this is MY game. I reached level 4 and there is just not enough time for me to find what I need to find without having to start all over again. At my age, it just isn’t worth getting this frustrated. I am looking for something fun and entertaining. ### 5/5 — Fun Game *2020-06-25, version 1.1* This game is fun, educational, a time passer, I think kids and adults will enjoy it just the same! As long as you/child(ren) can spell... well technically you don’t even need to know how to spell and it’s minimal reading involved (only on special levels do you need to know how to read) it’s a pretty fast pace game but very fun and addictive!!! If you like to test your mind skills and if you like mind puzzle games and seek n find words games, then this game is PERFECT FOR YOU! It’s 100% FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND PLAY! There are “in app purchases “ but you only “need” that if you would want to change your “character’s appearance” but changing his appearance does NOT help you beat it any quicker or easier and you do NOT get anything for changing its appearance! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS GAME!!! ### 5/5 — FUN! FUNNER! FUNNEST! *2020-06-24, version 1.1* This is definitely not a relaxing word search, but it is so much fun. I’m glad I gave it a chance despite some low ratings. I assume those folks were looking for something relaxing. ### 1/5 — Not really a word search *2020-06-20, version 1.1* This game’s main challenges are carefully reading the sometimes tricky clues and being able to quickly identify letters that are in unusual and often difficult to read fonts. ### 5/5 — pretty good! *2020-06-20, version 1.0* the only problem is that when you want to select something the sensitivity is so high it will drag on the wrong thing for you. edit: thank you for the response :) it was my problem not the game! it's perfect for brain challenges! do get the app! ### 5/5 — Unique *2020-06-19, version 1.0* Definitely one of a kind! Fun game..sometimes abstract, but it makes you think outside of the box. No regrets! ## Frequently asked questions about Mr. Mustachio ### What is Mr. Mustachio's main gameplay mechanic? Mr. Mustachio requires players to find a hidden word within a grid of letters. You'll follow specific instructions to identify the word and then swipe across the letters to mark it. ### Does Mr. Mustachio offer offline play? Yes, Mr. Mustachio is a single-player game that works offline, allowing you to enjoy it without an internet connection. ### How does Mr. Mustachio keep the gameplay interesting? The game introduces challenging instructions, confusing letters, unusual fonts, and mixed cases to make finding words tricky. The grids also become more complex with each level. ### What is the Mr. Mustachio character's role in the game? Mr. Mustachio adds a fun visual element. His mustache grows as you complete more grids, providing a cute way to track your progress in the game. ### Are there any aids or power-ups in Mr. Mustachio? Yes, the game offers four different types of aids or power-ups that players can utilize to help them solve the puzzles. ### Does Mr. Mustachio have ads? Yes, Mr. Mustachio contains advertisements, as indicated by its monetization model. ### What is the age rating for Mr. Mustachio? Mr. Mustachio is suitable for all ages and has an age rating of 4+. ### How often is Mr. Mustachio updated? The latest version of Mr. Mustachio was released on 2025-12-24, indicating regular updates to the game. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7 — 2025-12-24 - Periodic maintenance build. - Upgraded internal libraries. - Minor bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.6 — 2024-07-12 - Periodic maintenance build. - Upgraded internal libraries. - Minor bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.3 — 2021-05-12 - Minor improvements and bug fixes. ### 1.2 — 2020-08-10 - New levels have been added! - Improved the starting levels for a better experience. - Small bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.1 — 2020-06-20 Thank you to everyone who has played the game and provided feedback. - This release addresses the issue of first few levels not showcasing enough of what lies ahead in the game. Some of the first few levels have been shortened, juggled around and more interesting stuff has been brought forward. Players have more time to solve the first few levels as they explore new stuff in the game and get settled in the game. - Please keep the feedback coming. It helps me in improving the game further. If you have any suggestions/critique, feel free to drop me an email at shobhit.samaria@gmail.com. ## Apps similar to Mr. Mustachio | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Word Connect ¤](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-connect/id1226926872) | 4.7 (122,420) | Free | Games | | [Word Search: Word Find Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-word-find-puzzle/id6445891578) | 4.8 (48,185) | Free | Games | | [Worderland: The word chain](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worderland-the-word-chain/id1670511283) | — | Free | Games | | [Merge! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-11.*