# Word Search Ultimate + — Most flexible word search

> Highly configurable word search game with multiple languages and difficulty settings. (iPhone/iPad app by Havos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-ultimate-plus/id643890834 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Havos](https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Word
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish and 26 more
- Released: 2013-05-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-ultimate-plus/id643890834/reviews.md

## What is Word Search Ultimate +?

This is by far the most flexible word search app on the market. Multiple configuration options create a game that exactly corresponds to your device and your expertise.
Play with an English word list or choose one of 25 other languages.
Bored of seeing the same words appear repeatedly? Frustrated at looking for bizarre words that are not even English? Struggled with grids that are inappropriate for your device or difficult to read? Word Search Ultimate solves all these problems. 
 
You can configure:
 
1) Grid size
    Specify exactly how many columns and rows to use (from 3 to 20). Even non square grids (e.g. 12x15) are possible.
2) Screen layout
    Choose how much screen space for the grid and how much for the word list, using our unique movable split bar.
3) Difficulty of the game
    Specify approximate proportion of words that are written diagonally, backwards or vertically (e.g. allow no diagonal or backwards words, ideal for introducing children to Word Search).
4) Difficulty of the words
    Specify the size of the dictionary to generate a game, from the 500 most common words (good for kids and language students), up to 80,000 words.
5) Maximum # of words
    Choose the maximum number of words to find in one game, from 1 to 150. This will provide enough words to fill a 20x20 grid.
6) Minimum & Maximum word length
    This helps avoid searching for many small words (a common problem in word apps). Also useful for specifying really difficult games (e.g. set both minimum and maximum word length to three).
7) Highlighting
    Mark the already found words, or keep the grid unmarked and easy to read.
8) Word list layout
    The word list can be arranged in columns for easy reading, or close to each other to minimize screen space.
9) Language
    Choose the language of the word list, from a large range of downloadable dictionaries.  26 languages are currently available (see below).
10) Orientation
    Can be played in portrait or landscape mode. Just rotate your device and the display adjusts automatically.
11) Word categories
    Choose the words to find from a range of categories; e.g. animals, food etc.
 
This app gives you the ultimate power to play the game just the way you want.
 
Each game is assigned a difficulty level from 0 (easy) to 9 (very hard). The difficulty level is determined by the settings. Each difficulty level maintains the high scores (measured by fastest time to complete the game). The game displays the best 20 scores for each difficulty level.
 
Other features unique to this app:
 
1) Two methods of selecting words: (i) the classic swipe (ii) by touching the first and last letter of the word from the grid.
2) Game aid if you are having difficulty. You can choose to reveal a word that you cannot find.
3) View the definition of the word from an online source (e.g. Wiktionary), optimized for viewing on a small screen.
4) When you play with a word list in a foreign language, the word definition will (where possible) be in your own language. This is great for language learning!
 
Additional Features planned for a future version of this app:
 
1) Blind mode.  The word list is hidden. Instead you must find the words within the grid. Useful in combination with word categories.
2) Play against others.
3) Give us feedback on other features you would like to see.
 
Dictionaries available are English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Polish, Norwegian, Romanian, Serbian(Latin), Serbian(Cyrillic), Slovak, Slovene, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian and more coming later

## Key features

- Configurable grid size
- Adjustable word difficulty
- 26 language dictionaries
- Customizable screen layout
- High score tracking
- Word definition lookup
- Multiple word selection methods

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-ultimate-plus/id643890834/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Word search +

*2022-05-23*

Thank you so much for this game, this game is one of my the  most favorite game of all, I love those word searches, you are the best, that’s why I am giving this game 5 stars and I am an word search expert.

### 1/5 — This game no longer works properly

*2019-12-22*

This used to be a great game but-I have the newest model iPad. I have tried turning it off and on, I have tried reloading it but it doesn’t matter. The game constantly freezes for shout moments and the touch screen stops working and starts again. 

My guess is it’s hogging the power of the chip... at least that’s what it acts like it’s doing

The point is I paid for this and it no longer works

It’s trash

### 5/5 — Great for little ones!

*2018-01-27*

I bought this for my 6 yr old because she loved helping w my adult app and its perfect for her.  Being able to choose so many options of setting up a game for her is amazing! So many choices! From amount of words, degree of difficulty, amount of lines, directions the words will go in.. and absolute bonus... definitions of the word w pictures! After you find the word you can chose to see its definition! Awesome learning tool!! Highly recommend!!

### 4/5 — Opinion

*2017-07-01, version 2.3.1*

Entretenidisima, nada fácil. Tiene su aquel

### 4/5 — Best word search for iPhone🙂

*2017-05-05*

Most word search apps are too small to read on smaller devices. This is the best one I've found. Highly recommend😉

### 5/5 — Really tests your skill

*2017-01-30*

I like the ability to increase difficulty and size of the puzzles. It really tests you.

### 5/5 — Sensacional

*2016-11-26, version 2.1.3*

La mejor aplicación de Sopa de letras que he manejado. Siempre a mano para pasar un rato entretenido, sencilla en su manejo y con dificultad ajustable para cada ocasión.

Sencillamente, cumple fielmente su misión: entretener todo el tiempo que sea necesario rellenar y además ejercitar la mente.

### 5/5 — Nice Update

*2016-06-24*

Nice update as this is one of the BEST word search apps to play.  Landscape mode and really nice on my iPad Pro.  Thanks to the developer.

### 5/5 — Bonne appli

*2016-03-23*

Je passe des moments super avec cette appli et tous ces différents niveaux.
Je la recommande sérieusement.

### 5/5 — Très bon

*2016-02-14*

Très bon jeux de mot mêlée

## Frequently asked questions about Word Search Ultimate +

### What languages does Word Search Ultimate + support?

Word Search Ultimate + supports word lists in 26 different languages, with downloadable dictionaries available for each. This allows for a diverse and engaging word search experience for users worldwide.

### Can I adjust the difficulty of Word Search Ultimate +?

Yes, the difficulty can be adjusted in multiple ways. You can configure the proportion of diagonal or backward words, the size of the dictionary used, and the minimum/maximum word length to create a game that matches your expertise.

### How does Word Search Ultimate + track scores?

Each game is assigned a difficulty level from 0 to 9, determined by your settings. The app maintains high scores for each difficulty level, measured by the fastest time to complete the game, and displays the top 20 scores.

### Does Word Search Ultimate + offer any hints or aids?

Yes, if you are having difficulty finding a word, you can choose to use a game aid to reveal it. The app also allows you to view the definition of a word from an online source, optimized for small screens.

### What devices is Word Search Ultimate + available on?

Word Search Ultimate + is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. Its flexible design allows for play in both portrait and landscape modes, with the display adjusting automatically.

### How often is Word Search Ultimate + updated?

The latest version of Word Search Ultimate + is 3.2.2, last updated on November 21, 2023. This indicates regular updates to improve the app and add new features.

### What is the age rating for Word Search Ultimate +?

Word Search Ultimate + has an age rating of 4+. This makes it suitable for younger players, especially when the difficulty settings are adjusted to exclude diagonal or backward words.

### Does Word Search Ultimate + have ads?

No, Word Search Ultimate + does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted gaming experience without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.2 — 2023-11-21

1) More words in our dictionaries for these languages: Norwegian(+48K), Russian(+42K), Romanian(+48K), Slovak(+35K), Finnish(+23K), Serbian(+50K) and Croatian(+48K)
2) Native support for iPhone 12, 13 and 14 family of phones
3) Improved word difficulty to reduce occurrences of hard words in easy puzzles
4) Load Game: Now simplified to show only started and unfinished games
5) Game switcher: Now only switches between started and unfinished games, making it more useful
6) New full-screen backgrounds
7) Now informational popups are dismissed by tapping anywhere on the screen
8) Bugfixes and data corrections

### 3.0.2 — 2020-10-23

1) Much more obvious and easy way of changing the game difficulty, but “custom” mode for full flexibility is still available
2) New functionality to easily switch between saved games
3) New look to the user interface, including better buttons
4) New screen backgrounds that integrate across the whole screen
5) It is now possible to change the language and the dictionary at the same time
6) You can now delete dictionaries that you have downloaded, in order to recover storage
7) Games not played for one month are now moved to an “archive” area
8) Bugfixes

### 2.6 — 2019-08-24

1) New optional setting to confirm when using hints. You are informed about how many seconds the hint will cost
2) Full support for all versions of iPhone X and the new iPads
3) Bugfixes

### 2.5.5 — 2019-02-28

1) New category: Given name
2) 15000 additional words
3) Bugfixes

### 2.5.2 — 2017-12-30

1) iPhone X support
2) Improved performance
3) Bugfixes

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