# Santa's Christmas Word Search

> Christmas-themed word search game with leaderboards and festive visuals. (iPhone/iPad app by C Loep.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santas-christmas-word-search/id335694188 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [C Loep](https://appshunter.io/developer/300802963)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santas-christmas-word-search/id335694188/reviews.md

## What is Santa's Christmas Word Search?

Special Christmas themed Word Search Game. And even if you don't like word search puzzles, you can still look at the pretty animated tree, watch the snow, and listen to the built-in Christmas songs!

Features include:
* Countless unique puzzles
* Online leaderboard for global high scores
* Quick & easy word entry (tap or slide)
* 9 Christmas word categories
* 3 difficulty levels
* Fun and educational
* Can disable sounds and animation
* Hints available if needed (tap the ornament icon)
* Hide the word list for a greater challenge (tap the triangle)
* 6 builtin xmas songs, or listen to your own music

## Key features

- Countless unique puzzles
- Online leaderboard
- Christmas word categories
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Optional sounds and animation
- Hint system
- Built-in Christmas songs

## What do users think of Santa's Christmas Word Search?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎶 Enjoyable Christmas music
- 🧩 Endless puzzles
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages
- ⭐ Big letters, easy to highlight
- ⏱️ Great for passing time
- 🎄 Festive Christmas theme
- 🏆 Leaderboard competition

**Cons**

-  intrusive ads
- 🐛 Game freezes after ads
- 🐛 Page sticking/not transitioning
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔄 Repetitive words
- ⚖️ Puzzles too easy
- 🔊 Volume not adjustable

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezes after ads
- Page sticking/not unfurling to next puzzle
- App closes/opens Safari randomly
- App crashes
- Does not work after iOS update

**Most requested features**

- Remove ads
- Fix transitioning between puzzles
- Update word lists with more Christmas words
- Delete non-holiday themed words
- Make puzzles harder
- Add option to log score without internet
- Control sound within the app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santas-christmas-word-search/id335694188/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice word search for Christmas

*2022-06-19, version 2.16*

I’ve been playing this game and other games from AFKSoft for 15 years. This is my favorite word search game!

### 1/5 — Freezes every time

*2021-09-14, version 2.16*

Word searches are cute, but there’s an advert at the end of every game which causes the game to freeze, so I have to close it down and reopen it to play the next game. A lot of faff, which I frankly cannot be bothered with, so I’ve deleted it.

### 4/5 — Love It!!!

*2021-06-23, version 2.16*

I love this game more than you will ever know!  Please remove ads and fix the transitioning from one puzzle to the new one and it would be just perfect! I hope it is a easy fix Soon! But I love It! Thank you!

### 1/5 — Word search   Christmas

*2019-10-15, version 2.16*

I quite enjoyed playing this game but since the recent iOS update it does not work.  Can someone help?

### 3/5 — Problems after updates

*2019-10-13, version 2.16*

I too am having a problem with the page sticking instead of moving to the next puzzle. The other reviewer is right,it does not unfurl. This has happened since ios 13 update. This is usually a fun word search despite extremely intrusive ads.

### 2/5 — WordSearch

*2019-10-11, version 2.16*

I’ve always loved this app, but lately not functioning correctly, page of puzzle does not unfurl when transitioning from one puzzle to new one! Please fix!

### 5/5 — Nice job

*2019-08-10, version 2.16*

Good game to play even when it’s not Christmas.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2017-11-06, version 2.16*

I love playing this and trying to get in first place

### 1/5 — What the heck?

*2016-10-20, version 2.13*

I have downloaded and played this game every holiday for years, but I can't handle ads that actually close the app and open Safari without me clicking them, sometimes randomly in the middle of doing the puzzle.

### 4/5 — Good game

*2014-06-28, version 2.13*

There are endless puzzles.  Just wish they would update the word lists with more Christmas words and delete words that aren't so holiday-themed like corn dog. More x-mas words please!

## Frequently asked questions about Santa's Christmas Word Search

### What is Santa's Christmas Word Search?

It is a special Christmas-themed word search game. It offers countless unique puzzles with various Christmas word categories and difficulty levels. You can enjoy festive animations and music while playing.

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

Key features include countless unique puzzles, an online leaderboard for global high scores, quick and easy word entry, 9 Christmas word categories, 3 difficulty levels, and the option to disable sounds and animation. Hints are also available if needed.

### Is Santa's Christmas Word Search free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for casual gaming during the holiday season, for individuals who enjoy word puzzles, or for families looking for a fun and educational activity. It can also be enjoyed for its festive visuals and music even without actively playing the word search.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.16 — 2016-11-15

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

- updated for iOS10
- more words added
- misc fixes

### 2.13 — 2013-11-12

- updated for iOS7
- more words added
- misc fixes

### 2.1 — 2013-01-18

bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2012-11-02

- more words added
- bug fixes.

### 1.5 — 2011-12-10

- fixed sound issues in ios5
- added more words
- misc fixes

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