# Word Search - Circle a Word — The Number 1 WordSearch App

> Classic word search puzzle game with daily challenges and customizable options. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Guyler.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-circle-a-word/id953104504 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chris Guyler](https://appshunter.io/developer/687318530)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 78 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-circle-a-word/id953104504/reviews.md

## What is Word Search?

Join in and play this amazing game of Word Search.
This game will keep you entertained for hours on end..

◉ Play for free - always.
◉ Play the Daily Games every day.
◉ Classic Word Search and Enhanced Version all in one.
◉ Configure all the colors and highlights.

Anyone can play, from beginner to expert, easy levels are great for kids, and can be completed easily, it can also be used as a good learning tool for them.
Hard levels make you think, you have to look for words that bend around corners, and can even go backwards too.

If you think your good, try this..

Its completely free to play, no purchases at all.. 

GAME OPTIONS:
 ◉ Multiple levels of difficulty.  Easy , Medium , Hard.
 ◉ Multiple grid sizes .
 ◉ Configure all the colors and highlighting.
 ◉ Works with all devices.

FEATURES:
 ◉ In harder levels words can bend around corners.
 ◉ Words can go in any direction.
 ◉ Huge gird area.
 ◉ Hint system for helping you find that lost word.
 ◉ Game Center Enabled, to get you name in lights.
 ◉ Save and Resume games.
 ◉ Fun!

## Key features

- Daily word search games
- Classic and enhanced modes
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Customizable colors and highlights
- Hint system
- Save and resume games

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $22.99 | one-time |
| Advert free | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Word Search?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Frequent new words
- 👍 Bonus points available
- 👍 Leaderboard rankings
- 👍 Time comparisons with others
- 👍 Hard to stop playing
- 👍 Good for learning spelling
- 👍 Completely free to play
- 👍 Fast startup times
- 👍 Fun puzzles
- 👍 Many puzzles to choose from
- 👍 Easy to hard difficulty levels
- 👍 Good for the mind
- 👍 Entertaining for hours
- 👍 Choices of skill levels
- 👍 Great assortment of word finds
- 👍 Relaxing to play
- 👍 Enjoyable and entertaining
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Good for brain activity
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 👍 New English and British words
- 👍 More challenging than other games
- 👍 Addictive puzzle game
- 👍 Interesting and fills time
- 👍 Fantastic game
- 👍 One of the best word games
- 👍 Spin on the original word search
- 👍 Very addictive
- 👍 Fulfilling activity

**Cons**

- 😩 Too many pop-ups
- 😩 Some ads are too long
- 😩 Frequent crashes
- 😩 Game stalls after ads
- 😩 Game time not registering properly
- 😩 Frustrating experience
- 😩 Crashes on daily events
- 😩 Game won't recognize swipe
- 😩 Need to swipe twice
- 😩 Impossible to solve puzzles in seconds
- 😩 Ads have killed the game
- 😩 Bogged down with advertising
- 😩 Annoying ads
- 😩 Easy and medium levels not challenging
- 😩 Crashes especially on ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Stalls and needs reloading after ads
- Game time not registering properly
- Game won't recognize swipe
- Crashes on daily events

**Most requested features**

- Option to turn off timer in single player mode
- Clarification on the use of blue coins

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-circle-a-word/id953104504/reviews.md

### 5/5 — User

*2026-05-20, version 3.06*

To many pop ups

### 5/5 — Word search

*2026-02-08, version 3.06*

Really enjoy it good thing to do to pass time

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2025-08-04, version 3.06*

The BEST Wordsearch game. Frequent new words and bonus points! Has leaderboard rankings and options for time comparisons with other players. It’s hard to stop playing!

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2025-07-08*

The best Wordsearch game. Frequent new words and bonus points! Has leaderboard rankings and options to play solo or comparison with other players. It’s hard to stop playing!

**Developer response:** We are working on a new version . We hope to have this ready for early next year .. we will address the issue you mentioned .. thanks for playing

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2025-06-05*

The best Wordsearch game. Frequent new words and bonus points! Has leaderboard rankings and options to play solo or comparison with other players.  It’s hard to stop playing!

**Developer response:** We are working on a new version . We hope to have this ready for early next year .. we will address the issue you mentioned .. thanks for playing

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2025-02-12*

The best Wordsearch game. Frequent new words and bonus points! Has leaderboard rankings and options to play solo or comparison with other players.

**Developer response:** We are working on a new version . We hope to have this ready for early next year .. we will address the issue you mentioned .. thanks for playing

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2024-12-10*

The best Wordsearch game. Frequent new words and bonus points! Has leaderboard rankings and options to play solo or against other players.

**Developer response:** We are working on a new version . We hope to have this ready for early next year .. we will address the issue you mentioned .. thanks for playing

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2024-10-29*

The best Wordsearch game.  Frequent new words and bonus points!  Has leaderboard rankings and options to play solo or against other players.

**Developer response:** We are working on a new version . We hope to have this ready for early next year .. we will address the issue you mentioned .. thanks for playing

### 4/5 — Awesome game

*2024-06-20*

Some ads are too long. Crashes and other issues seem to have been fixed.  Daily bonus points have been increased, which is good. Still the best Wordsearch game.

**Developer response:** We are working on a new version . We hope to have this ready for early next year .. we will address the issue you mentioned .. thanks for playing

### 5/5 — Great game

*2024-06-09, version 3.06*

I love this game. Anyone can play. It has all levels. Would be great to help kids learn to spell. I play everyday. If your looking at a possible game to play play this one. It’s completely free.

## Frequently asked questions about Word Search

### What is Word Search - Circle a Word?

This is a word search puzzle game where players find hidden words within a grid. It offers classic and enhanced modes, with adjustable difficulty levels suitable for all ages. The game is designed to provide hours of entertainment and can also serve as a learning tool.

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

Key features include daily games, classic and enhanced word search modes, multiple difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard), various grid sizes, and color customization. It also offers a hint system, Game Center integration, and the ability to save and resume games.

### Is Word Search - Circle a Word free to play?

Yes, the app is completely free to play with no purchases required to enjoy the core gameplay. While the description mentions in-app purchases, it also emphasizes that the game is free to play, suggesting these might be for optional enhancements or cosmetic items.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to work with all devices, ensuring a broad range of users can enjoy the word search puzzles. This means it should be compatible with most smartphones and tablets running standard mobile operating systems.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for anyone who enjoys word puzzles and brain teasers. It's particularly good for children learning new words due to its easy levels, and for experienced players who want a challenging experience with harder levels where words can bend or go backward.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.06 — 2018-05-30

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

Game Enhancements

### 3.05 — 2018-05-25

Bug fix

### 3.03 — 2018-05-15

Fixed crash bug

### 3.02 — 2018-05-10

Bug fixes
Daily Payouts

### 3.01 — 2018-02-07

Thanks for Playing!

We have made some game enhancements.

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