# Word Search Ultimate — Most flexible word search

> Highly configurable word search puzzle game with multi-language support. (iPhone/iPad app by Havos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-ultimate/id643964085 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Havos](https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 3,053 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish and 26 more
- Released: 2013-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-ultimate/id643964085/reviews.md

## What is Word Search Ultimate?

This is the most flexible word search app on the market. Multiple configuration options create a game that exactly corresponds to your device and your expertise.
The words to find are in English, or you can play in 35 other languages.
Designed for fun games from the smallest mobile phones up to the largest tablets.
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) 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)
3) 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
4) 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
5) 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).
6) Highlighting
    Mark the already found words, or keep the grid unmarked and easy to read
7) Word list layout
    The word list can be arranged in columns or evenly spread out across the screen
8) Language
    Choose the language of the word list, from a large range of downloadable dictionaries. 36 languages are currently available (see below)
9) Orientation
    Can be played in portrait or landscape mode. Just rotate your device and the display adjusts automatically
10) Word Category
    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 or the difficulty selector. 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 dictionary (internet connection required)
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!

You can play this app in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Russian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Greek, Indonesian, Romanian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, Slovene, Turkish, Ukrainian, Afrikaans, Albanian, Azeri, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Catalan, Galician, Tagalog

## Key features

- Customizable grid size
- Adjustable difficulty settings
- Large word dictionaries
- Play in 36 languages
- High score tracking
- Word definition lookup
- Two word selection methods

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter (no ads) | $4.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Word Search Ultimate?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 📚 Extensive word lists
- 🎨 Customizable settings

**Cons**

- 🚫 Ads are too intrusive
- 🤥 Paid ad removal doesn't work
- 🤯 Confusing UI/UX
- 🔨 Crashes and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices
- Words not detected properly
- Saved progress not loading

**Most requested features**

- Option to play without timer
- Improved word detection logic
- More language support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 112)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-ultimate/id643964085/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Word search

*2026-03-16*

This is being used by a dementia patient. The dialogue after every game confuses him.  We really like your word search, but it is not being used as a game in the usual sense.  When he finishes a game, we want to be able to go to a new game. We are not interested in the information about timing etc.

Can we hide the dialog, please?

### 5/5 — Lea

*2026-01-10*

Lea

### 3/5 — El juego interminable

*2025-07-29, version 3.2.3*

El juego se supone que es para niños pequeños pero aqui las dificultades aumentan demasiado rápido para los niños pero yo personalmente pienso que el juego típico de toda la vida “la sopa de letras. Es más adecuado para que los niños tengan las mentes abierta la verdad que el juego no me disgusta

### 1/5 — Would give it 0 if I could!

*2023-10-13*

This seemed like the app would be worthwhile but crazy amount of ads.  I paid the $4.99 to remove the ads and guess what…..took my money but did not remove ads.  I have reached out to the developer and Apple and requested an email as soon as I realized this.  NO RESPONSE.  I’m out $4.99 and can’t use the app with my special needs son due to the crazy amount of ads.  DO NOT BOTHER with this app, is my advice!

### 3/5 — Pas mal du tout

*2023-02-14*

Pourrait avoir 5 étoiles, hélas il y a des bugs et le support ne répond pas (notamment des blocages dans les classements)

### 5/5 — Deceiving!!!!

*2023-02-03*

The game is fun, but when you pay to have ads removed and the ads still show up that is deceiving. The suggestion was made to update iOS, which I did and also uninstall and reinstall the ap that the ads would be removed. Not so. If anyone else has had this problem please post. Can’t even write a review with it telling all the nicknames you pick are taken. Ha ha

### 5/5 — Great Wordsearch Game

*2023-01-17*

I really love this game as you are able to set your own parameters, therefore getting the maximum fun from the game. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone who enjoys word games. A lovely way to relax.

### 5/5 — Entretenido

*2022-08-22, version 3.1*

Se pasa bien , relajado

### 3/5 — This games has unacceptable ads.

*2022-07-10*

This game contains ads that are not appropriate for 4 years old plus.
DONT GET IT

### 5/5 — Word Search Ultimate

*2022-06-25*

Excellent game keeps the brain cells active.👍

## Frequently asked questions about Word Search Ultimate

### What is Word Search Ultimate?

Word Search Ultimate is a highly flexible word search puzzle application. It allows users to customize nearly every aspect of the game, from grid size and difficulty to word lists and languages. The app is designed to provide a tailored experience for players of all skill levels and ages.

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

Key features include the ability to configure grid size (3-20 columns/rows), game difficulty (word orientation), word difficulty (dictionary size), maximum number of words, minimum/maximum word length, highlighting options, and word list layout. It also supports 36 languages, portrait/landscape orientation, and word categories.

### How much does Word Search Ultimate cost?

The application is free to download and play. It does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements. Specific costs for in-app purchases are not detailed in the provided description.

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

The app is designed to function on a wide range of devices, from the smallest mobile phones up to the largest tablets. It supports both portrait and landscape orientations, with the display adjusting automatically when the device is rotated.

### How can this app help with language learning?

This app is excellent for language learning as it supports word lists in 36 different languages. You can choose the size of the dictionary, from the 500 most common words to up to 80,000 words. Additionally, when playing with a foreign language word list, the word definitions can be displayed in your own language, aiding comprehension.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.3 — 2024-01-16

1) Bugfixes

### 3.2.2 — 2023-10-28

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

### 3.1 — 2021-05-16

1) New languages: Afrikaans, Albanian, Azeri, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Catalan, Galician, Tagalog
2) The tutorial is now translated into all supported languages
3) Bugfixes

### 3.0.3 — 2020-11-03

1) Bugfixes

### 3.0.2 — 2020-10-19

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

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All apps by Havos: https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068

## Related topics

[sopa de letras niños](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sopa-de-letras-niños)

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