# Word Buster - Explosive Word Search Fun!

> Word search game with mine-clearing and bonus mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by WildCard Classics Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-buster-explosive-word-search-fun/id540160856 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 98 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-buster-explosive-word-search-fun/id540160856/reviews.md

## What is Word Buster?

Insanely Addictive!

String together letters to create words and detonate the evil sea mines! Build bigger words to earn bonuses like double, triple, or even quadruple word scores... Combine multiple bonuses for crazy huge points! Don’t forget to watch out for those nasty mines — if they reach the ocean floor it’s game over!

Collect coins throughout the game to spend on awesome power-ups! They’ll help smash your high score and be the envy of your friends. 

CATCH UP WITH POWER-UPS:

The Whirlpool – Scramble your letters for a fresh start
The IntelliFish – Ask for a hint from our lovable bookworm
The Electric Eel – Zap the lowest mine and stay in the game

FETCHING FEATURES:

- Easy to play: just drag to select words
- Compare high scores with your friends!
- Earn Power-Ups as you play
- Earn 11 achievements and prove you’re a Word Wizard!
- Daily, weekly, and all time leaderboards
- Share your high score over Twitter

CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

"Fantastic brain booster, challenging and entertaining. Highly recommended."

"Lots of fun! Was looking for a new word game and this didn't disappoint!"

"Great graphics and fun gameplay. It is addictive. Plays great in an airport boarding lounge!"

## Key features

- String letters to form words
- Detonate sea mines
- Earn word score bonuses
- Collect coins for power-ups
- Compare high scores with friends
- Daily, weekly, and all-time leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| barrel of sand dollars | $4.99 | one-time |
| jumble of sand dollars | $1.99 | one-time |
| chest of sand dollars to up your word game | $19.99 | one-time |
| boatload of sand dollars to perfect your word game | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-buster-explosive-word-search-fun/id540160856/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good game

*2025-05-12*

I like to play this game as it is stimulating and quick-moving. Great for those with a good vocabulary and spelling skills. Challenging.

### 4/5 — Good game

*2022-10-20, version 1.3.3*

Not real exciting and intense, which is good. It does keep you constantly thinking and analyzing.

### 5/5 — Word Buster

*2020-03-12*

Totally addictive!  A great game for concentration, creative thinking and improving reaction time.

### 1/5 — Hello

*2020-01-05*

Good game if anyone can see there are 100 ppl. Wondering what the rules are?
Hmmm- maybe I can answer them and get better ratings!!?

### 3/5 — Limited Earning Points

*2019-09-20*

I really enjoy the game but there is limited ways to earn points while playing the game.

### 2/5 — wordbuster

*2019-06-25, version 1.3.3*

keeps crashing on me.  i get over 10000 and i hit a letter, it gets giant size and freezes.  I spend lots kf money on coins, get up to 10k, crashes and starts over.  if im winning, the brown characters will drop down to the bottom for a certain lose.  Cant get hold of develper

### 2/5 — Word Buster

*2018-11-03*

When advertising comes up it will not go back to the game, I have to close the app down & go back in and start a new game! Extremely frustrating!!!

### 3/5 — Advertisements at nearly each new play

*2018-02-19*

I love this game however I get ads for new games constantly I can’t get rid of them and when the ads done I’ve lost playing time. Please stop that practice. I’m giving it Another chance and then I’ll just find a new word game if it continues. I hope not I really like this game!

### 2/5 — Instructions Please!

*2018-01-25*

I can’t stand when we’re expected to figure out how a game works...I get that I’m supposed to string words and avoid getting mines to the bottom...is there a time limit?  Do I get a certain number of moves before the game is over? I’m playing and then the game ends (and no mine has reached the bottom)!  How do I prolong the game to earn points? I want to like this game, but IT’S ANNOYING!  Ugh

### 3/5 — Love game but ads freeze the game !

*2017-11-06*

Love game but ads freeze the game ! Then you have to start over , please fix this.

## Frequently asked questions about Word Buster

### What is Word Buster?

Word Buster is an addictive word game where you connect letters to form words. The goal is to clear sea mines by forming words before they reach the ocean floor. Longer words earn bigger bonuses, and power-ups can help you achieve higher scores.

### How do I play Word Buster?

Playing is simple: drag your finger across adjacent letters to select words. Forming words helps detonate sea mines. Be careful, as mines reaching the ocean floor ends the game. You can also use power-ups like the Whirlpool or IntelliFish to assist you.

### Is Word Buster free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for power-ups that can help you achieve higher scores and progress faster. There are no ads in the game.

### What are the power-ups in Word Buster?

Word Buster offers several helpful power-ups. The Whirlpool scrambles your letters for a fresh start, the IntelliFish provides a hint from a bookworm character, and the Electric Eel zaps the lowest mine to keep you in the game.

### Can I compete with others in Word Buster?

Absolutely! You can compare your high scores with friends and other players worldwide. The game features daily, weekly, and all-time leaderboards, allowing you to track your progress and compete for the top spot.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2015-05-13

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

Thanks for all your wonderful support! This update includes:
We appreciate every App Review, so keep them coming!
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### 1.3.2 — 2015-04-01

Thanks for all your wonderful support! This update includes a number of bug fixes and improvements.

We appreciate every App Review, so keep them coming!
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Follow us online for news and sneak previews:
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### 1.3.1 — 2015-02-02

Thanks for all your wonderful support! This update includes a number of bug fixes and improvements.

We appreciate every App Review, so keep them coming!
____________________________________________
Follow us online for news and sneak previews:
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### 1.3.0 — 2013-11-11

As always, thank you for making us the best word game on the App Store! This update includes fixes for all known iOS 7 issues.

Thanks again for all your amazing support. We appreciate every iTunes review, so keep them coming! 
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Follow us online for news and sneak previews: 
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Twitter.com/TrivialTech

### 1.2.2 — 2013-07-22

Thanks for the great feedback! This update includes various performance improvements.
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