# Word Search Party

> Multiplayer word search puzzle game with online challenges and leaderboards. (iPhone/iPad app by Lightwood Consultancy Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-party/id381720064 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lightwood Consultancy Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/335260499)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 106 App Store ratings · 255 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-party/id381720064/reviews.md

## What is Word Search Party?

Word Search Party is a polished and fun word puzzle game which lets you challenge your friends or find opponents online using Game Center.

It's the first ever competitive multi-player word search game, and the best looking and most playable word puzzle on the App Store!

Game features:

- The first ever competitive multi-player word search game!
- The best looking, most playable word puzzle game on the App Store
- Unlimited puzzles - it's different every time you play!
- Track your progress using Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements
- All features and game modes are available in the free app
- Upgrade via in-app purchase to access more word lists, or create your own
- Unlock "hidden words" mode for an extra challenge!
- Supports accented characters for non-English word lists - use it as a study aid!

iPhone/iPod touch Features

- Play solo, head-to-head or online against up to 3 opponents in real time!
- Game Center integration: invite your friends or find random opponents online
- Stunning retina display graphics with a choice of six colour themes
- Three levels of difficulty
- Play using any word list from the Word Search Party library
- Quick Play option gets you into a game in seconds
- Brag about your victories to your Facebook friends

iPad Features

- Designed with teachers and classroom use in mind
- VGA/HDMI output for connection to a monitor or projector (on all versions of iPad!)
- Multi-touch enabled, allowing groups to play collaboratively on one device
- Several users can play together without interfering with each others actions
- Play head-to-head against another nearby iPad, iPhone or iPod touch user
- A fourth "extreme" difficulty level, exclusive to iPad
- Game Center integration (requires iOS 4.2 or later)

Our word list is constantly growing, with contributions by gamers using the iPhone app and teachers using the free WordSearchParty.com web site!

At the time of writing, there are word lists covering the following topics:

- Vocabulary
- Spelling Lists
- Mathematics
- Science
- TV & Movies
- Music
- Sports
- Lifestyle
- Geography
and many more...

If you have any questions or comments please send an email to support@lightwoodgames.com  We cannot reply to you if you leave messages in your reviews, so please contact us first if you’re having any problems. Thanks!

## Key features

- Competitive multiplayer word search
- Unlimited, unique puzzles
- Game Center leaderboards and achievements
- Real-time online play
- Classroom-friendly features
- Supports accented characters for study

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Word List Creator | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Adverts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Library Content | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Game Mode - Hidden Words | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Word Search Party?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- ⭐ Great game
- 🧠 Keeps your mind active
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🕰️ Good way to pass the time
- 🎨 Variety of puzzles and categories

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Multiplayer issues and connectivity problems
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited free content, most puzzles locked behind paywall
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzles, not enough new content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashing after completing puzzles
- Inability to reconnect to multiplayer games
- Ads redirecting to App Store during gameplay
- Puzzles disappearing or not loading properly
- Incorrect or missing words in some puzzles

**Most requested features**

- Save game progress option
- More free puzzles and categories
- Improved multiplayer functionality
- Ability to zoom and adjust text size
- Option to remove ads without additional purchase

## Recent user reviews (10 of 255)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-party/id381720064/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ReAnEy2K16

*2026-02-18*

This is one spot on game man, its top notch man x x x x

### 5/5 — 11 years later

*2026-02-05*

I love it

### 1/5 — No Word Searches

*2023-04-23*

I went to play this game yesterday and all the word searches were gone! What happened to this app? I do these word searches with my coffee every morning!!!

### 5/5 — DISCONTINUED?

*2023-04-23*

Game is great, but as of late, it hasn’t been loading or connecting at all. Was the game discontinued? It rarely loads, and whenit does, it says it can’t connect to the network, but isn’t specific if it’s the overall network or the servers for Word Search Party. Would be nice to hear from the devs about what’s going on.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work any more

*2023-04-13*

My special needs adult son loves this app, but it has stopped working.

### 1/5 — Local multiplayer does not work.

*2022-06-14*

Local multiplayer does not work.

### 1/5 — Won’t Open

*2022-05-15*

I was really excited about this game, but when I open the app it says no network available, tap to try again.” I have deleted and reloaded the app, also restated my phone. Same message, and my wifi is working fine. Huge disappointment.

### 4/5 — GOOD

*2021-10-05*

Very Good and quite Entertaining!!!

### 1/5 — Word search party

*2021-04-30*

The game keeps closing. Can’t play it

### 1/5 — Multi-Player Function Needs A Lot Of Work

*2020-10-31*

I send a game invite to someone and she can’t connect. This has happened MANY times. It’s very annoying and time consuming. I don’t need the game for myself. I have plenty other stuff to do. Multi-player function especially in times of Covid-19 needs to be an important feature in online games. Being in solitude doesn’t require any help from the internet.

## Frequently asked questions about Word Search Party

### What is Word Search Party?

Word Search Party is a multiplayer word puzzle game that allows you to challenge friends or find opponents online. It offers unlimited, unique puzzles with a focus on competitive gameplay and a visually appealing interface.

### What are the key features of Word Search Party?

Key features include the ability to play competitively online, unlimited puzzles, Game Center integration for leaderboards and achievements, and real-time multiplayer modes. It also supports accented characters for language learning and has classroom-friendly features for iPad.

### How much does Word Search Party cost?

The app is free to download and play, with all core features and game modes available. Users can upgrade via in-app purchases to access more word lists or create their own, and unlock additional modes.

### What devices is Word Search Party compatible with?

The app is available for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Specific features, such as an "extreme" difficulty level and VGA/HDMI output, are exclusive to iPad. Game Center integration requires iOS 4.2 or later.

### Can Word Search Party be used for educational purposes?

Yes, the app is designed with teachers and classroom use in mind. It supports accented characters for non-English word lists, making it a useful study aid for vocabulary and spelling. Word lists cover various academic topics.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.94 — 2017-02-23

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

Updated for latest SDKs.

### 1.93 — 2015-11-17

Updated for iOS 9 compatibility.

### 1.91 — 2015-06-03

A much needed update to make everything look and work much better on iOS 8!

### 1.80 — 2013-09-17

Fixed the double-letter bug in multiplayer mode.
Updated for latest iOS SDK.

### 1.79 — 2013-04-10

- Fixed a problem with jumbled letters on local multiplayer
- Fixed a problem removing ads on iPad

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