# Word Search Puzzles +

> Free word search puzzles with daily categories and adjustable difficulty. (iPhone/iPad app by Sarah Pierce.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-puzzles-plus/id1018002762 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sarah Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/406813189)
- Category: Games, Education, Trivia, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 202 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-08-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-puzzles-plus/id1018002762/reviews.md

## What is Word Search Puzzles +?

New from the makers of Word Search +, the hit word search game with more than 5 million downloads! Word Search Puzzles + has even more free puzzles for you to enjoy.

Play ten fresh categories every day for free! All our word lists were hand curated by me to make sure every category is interesting and fun. 

Themes cover both pop culture and educational topics, and are sometimes just extremely silly jokes ;)

There are 310 total categories for hours and hours of word finding fun.

Relax with untimed mode, or give yourself the ultimate challenge by hiding the list of words. Can you find all the words without looking at the list??

• Daily puzzles: 10 fresh categories every day
• Interesting themes: 310 hand-curated categories
• Puzzles for all skill levels: five puzzle sizes
• Smart word selection for easier play on small screens
• Tracks your record times and best categories
• Relaxing or challenging, you can choose!

## Key features

- Daily fresh puzzles
- 310 hand-curated categories
- Untimed relaxation mode
- Challenging timed mode
- Multiple puzzle sizes
- Smart word selection

## What do users think of Word Search Puzzles +?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😊 Enjoyable and fun game
- 🧠 Keeps brain active and sharp
- 😌 Relaxing and unwinding
- 🚀 Responsive and accurate selection
- 💡 Variety of topics and levels
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💯 Great for learning new words
- ⏳ Pause and resume functionality
- 🌟 Highly recommended app
- 🏆 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- ✨ Visually appealing interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Puzzles not changing daily
- 🤏 Tiny font size on higher levels
- 🔄 Categories repeating too often
- ⏳ Timer not working correctly
- ❓ Misspelled words in puzzles
- 🤔 Lack of new games daily

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Daily puzzles not refreshing
- Same games appearing repeatedly
- Font size too small on levels 4-5
- Timer not working correctly
- Misspelled words in puzzles

**Most requested features**

- Hint button
- More educational themes/categories
- Ability to choose and change categories
- Dark mode option
- Jigsaw puzzles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-puzzles-plus/id1018002762/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this puzzle

*2025-01-23, version 1.2*

I've done word searches for years.   I love EVERYTHING about this word search app!!  The various topics and being able to choose the levels keep it always challenging  - or just relaxing.   A perfect word search for me 😊

### 5/5 — Word Search Puzzles

*2024-06-11, version 1.2*

Brilliant Educational Learning Application. Please Make More .

### 5/5 — Word Search Puzzles

*2023-10-02*

This is an Amazing Application. Please make more fun educational applications to enjoy. Thank You For Your Time and God Bless You.

### 5/5 — Word Search Puzzles

*2023-09-20*

This Application is Great. Please make more Brilliantly Educational Fun Applications. Thank You For Your Time And God Bless You.

### 5/5 — Great Words Search Puzzles

*2023-09-10*

This Educational Application is Great. Please make more Educational Themes Words Puzzles. Thank You For Your Time and God Bless You.

### 5/5 — Word Search Puzzles

*2023-03-02*

This Application is Amazing. Please make more educational applications. Thank You and God Bless You.

### 5/5 — Very responsive

*2022-12-08, version 1.2*

This app has always worked flawlessly for me.

### 4/5 — Word search

*2022-05-21, version 1.2*

So far so good

### 5/5 — Bernie

*2021-09-09, version 1.2*

I find them such fun to do every day.

### 4/5 — New games

*2021-06-30, version 1.2*

Don’t get new games everyday. Have had the same for almost a week

## Frequently asked questions about Word Search Puzzles +

### What is Word Search Puzzles +?

Word Search Puzzles + is a free word search game offering a large number of puzzles across various themes. It provides daily new categories and allows users to choose between a relaxing untimed mode or a challenging timed mode.

### What kind of puzzles are available?

The app features 310 hand-curated categories with themes ranging from pop culture and educational topics to humorous jokes. Ten fresh categories are added daily, ensuring a constant supply of new word-finding fun.

### Is Word Search Puzzles + free to play?

Yes, the app is completely free to play and enjoy. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted puzzle experience.

### Can I adjust the difficulty?

Yes, you can adjust the difficulty in several ways. The app offers five different puzzle sizes and allows you to choose between a relaxing untimed mode or a challenging timed mode where you can opt to hide the word list.

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

This app is ideal for casual gaming, relaxation, and mental stimulation. Users can play it to pass the time, improve vocabulary, or simply enjoy the satisfaction of finding words in engaging themes.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2015-09-11

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

Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2015-08-17

Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2015-08-11

No release notes.

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All apps by Sarah Pierce: https://appshunter.io/developer/406813189

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