# Word Detective — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of Word Detective by Mighty Mighty Good Games, rated 4.36/5 from 39 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-detective/id363421071/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-detective/id363421071.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 26 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 1 ## Newest reviews (13 of 50) ### 3/5 — Easy *2022-06-06, version 1.2* I was disappointed that the puzzles aren’t more challenging. However, the greatest challenge for me was the font. It is too large and is uncomfortable to read, especially when playing a word find game. Make the font smaller, more simple, and emboldened and the game will be more fun and won’t strain the eyes. ### 2/5 — Could use some more polish ... *2019-02-10, version 1.2* While it does what it’s supposed to, it looks a little drab. Suggestions: 1. The word list doesn’t sufficiently contrast between those words that have been used, and those which have not. Perhaps the ones that have been used would be plain and gray, while the others would be bold and black. 2. Allow user to change fonts, at least one being a sans serif font. Also, it’s not clear what the difference is between the HD and non-HD versions. ### 4/5 — Word Detective *2017-10-01, version 1.2* Nice challenge! ### 3/5 — Word Detective *2017-07-05, version 1.2* Very enjoyable and exciting at every move!! ### 2/5 — Errors *2013-01-04, version 1.1* Some of the words are off the page and can't be read. Please fix ### 2/5 — Just a word search *2012-09-02, version 1.1* This app is good for keeping a preteen busy on a trip, or killing time while on hold. I agree with the others, the title is deceptive; I was hoping for something interesting. ### 4/5 — Detective *2012-05-24, version 1.1* It is an addicting little word search. You detect words, I suppose that is where they came up with the name. Honestly I was hoping for a mystery detective game, but I have always enjoyed word searches, so........however, it is annoying that some of the words are misspelled, (academic is spelled as acedemic). Actually, I enjoy the game! ### 4/5 — Great *2012-02-05, version 1.1* Great word search Wish you could print it out ### 2/5 — Bummer *2012-01-26, version 1.1* As a word search, I actually like, but it was a disappointment in that I (like many others) expected a mystery type game, not a word search. ### 1/5 — Wish I'd read the reviews before buying! *2011-07-05, version 1.1* This game is great if you like simple word searches and have good eyesight. I don't. I bought this game without reading the reviews because I like another one of this company's games and figured this one would be at least okay. It wasn't. The description of this game says there's some sort of mystery to be solved. There isn't. Surely the company reads its own reviews. If so, they know they're misleading people, and they should change the description's text. They haven't. Sure, $1.99 isn't much, but it was ~my~ $1.99, and they have, in effect, stolen it. They should be ashamed. ### 1/5 — Whizzenknitter *2011-06-23, version 1.1* LAME! Misleading! Just another mediocre word search. I thought I was getting c challenging word game to build my vocabulary but I was miserably disappointed. I wish I could receive a refund, even for $2.99. I have not spent more on less! ### 1/5 — Word detective. *2011-06-03, version 1.1* This game is misleading. No sound or music whatsoever,there is no detective storyline as it makes you believe,not worth the 2.00 price barely worth 50 cents if that. DONT BUY!! There are better word search games out there. ### 4/5 — Review *2011-04-23, version 1.1* It is fun. Good to do when waiting for dr appts etc. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Word Detective *2013-01-27, version 1.1* I am very disappointed with this game. It seems very juvenile, has no challenges, More info. Is needed re: how this game should be played. Ex: are we supposed to finish out one category before starting another? How many games are in each category? Is there a running score? What is the goal of this game (outside of finishing tach game/puzzle? Is the goal to get more or less points and how much is each game worth? Is there a running total? I have to say again that I'm very disappointed and sorry I purchased this app. I hope you will update and give more info. In the future. ### 1/5 — Lame *2012-10-06, version 1.1* This is a word search game, and it isn't even a good word search game. Almost every word in a given puzzle goes the same direction. Ugh! ### 1/5 — Seriously disappointing *2012-09-04, version 1.1* I was terribly disappointed by the description of this game and what I actually got! It's just another word search and what's worse is that I've only played a few games and I'm already getting repeat words. I would love my money back. Poor representation on this one! ### 1/5 — Quzie *2012-08-16, version 1.1* It's just a word search. I made the mistake of not reading the reviews. I really wish I would have. Doesn't this company read it's own reviews? ### 1/5 — Terrible font & hard to read *2012-05-25, version 1.1* It is very difficult to read the words in the word list unless you have perfect vision. I should have read the reviews before buying. ### 1/5 — Just a word search *2012-03-16, version 1.1* I want my $$$ back!!! There is no detective part. JUST word search. ### 1/5 — B5tckc *2011-11-11, version 1.1* Very disappointed! Too easy after u solve u can look at # of puzzles solved and still says 0! Want to get my money back!!! ### 1/5 — Don't spend money *2011-11-06, version 1.1* I also did not look at the reviews and bought this thinking I was getting more than a silly word search. Very misleading and I want my money back too! ### 1/5 — MISLEADING--RIP OFF! *2011-10-16, version 1.1* Pls give me my money back--I would NOT have bought this game if it didn't have a mystery to solve--IT DOESN'T!!! I have a crossword puzzle app already that I got FREE!!!! Seriously disappointed!!!! ### 1/5 — Word Detective *2011-09-06, version 1.1* The game title and description said it would have a mystery to solve-LIES!!! Game is so boring and easy that you can't even call it SOLVING the word puzzles. Want my money back also! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Absolutely Amazing *2021-08-16, version 1.2* The word search is absolutely amazing going over meaning different categories. It gives people many challenges within even helping Kidd with their spelling. Great! ### 5/5 — Just plain fun! *2019-02-25, version 1.2* Perfect for waiting at the airport. ### 5/5 — Excellent challenge! *2017-08-30, version 1.2* Great pastime. ### 5/5 — Word Detective *2017-06-11, version 1.2* Great game keeps the brain sharp😊 ### 5/5 — Word Detective *2017-06-09, version 1.2* Great fun ### 5/5 — Great App *2013-07-24, version 1.1* Nice way to pass time. Great ease of use & words are easy to find without having to fight with spell checker. Rewards are nice --- Sweetens the thrill of the hunt. Well worth the money. ;0}~~ ### 5/5 — Entertaining *2011-08-22, version 1.1* It's so much fun, especially if you like to do word search puzzle books. I love the price, & that it needs no inet support to be played. Awesome game!! ### 5/5 — Great!! *2010-11-18, version 0* I really enjoy this game. Difficult enough to be interesting but not so hard as to be discouraging. Also nice to be able to play a little at a time waiting for a pickup order, appointment, etc. ### 5/5 — Excellent game! *2010-11-03, version 0* I am addicted to word games and Word Detective has been a blast! ### 5/5 — Word detective *2010-09-14, version 0* It is really really good and fun --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*