# Wordsearch Galore!

> Free word search game with unlimited puzzles and over 150 topics. (iPhone/iPad app by John Blackburn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordsearch-galore/id1100108242 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Blackburn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637339755)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 84 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 78 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordsearch-galore/id1100108242/reviews.md

## What is Wordsearch Galore!?

Words Galore! is the best word search game in the App Store. It's FREE with 3 ways to play!

"Great game! Beautifully elegant with wide breadth."
"Where did they get all these words! 'Cowboy Slang' made me laugh!"

Play unlimited premium puzzles and never run out again!

Features:
• More than 28,000 words
• Wonderful music and animations!
• Unlimited puzzles hand-picked for your iPhone and iPad!
• 3 ways to play!
• 4 difficulty levels with 4 board sizes!
• Light and Dark themes!
• 150 hand-picked topics
• Unlimited hints
• Great way to exercise your mind and improve your vocabulary!

Forget pen and paper - You'll never run out of puzzles with WORDS GALORE!

More than 150 Topics!
Animals
Halloween
Pirates
Holidays
In the Car
Christmas
Circus and Fairs
At the Races
At the Theatre
At the Wedding
Backyard
Baseball
Beach
Birthday
Board Games
Camping
Carnivals and Fairs
Cartoons
Castles and Royalty
Chinese New Year
Clothes
Cooking Terms
Cooking Tools
Cowboy Slang
Dogs
Driving
Family
Firefighting
Food & Eating
Foods
Friends
Furniture
Heads Up!
In the Snow
In the Woodshop
Junk Drawer
Kitchen
Knitting
Monsters
Movies
Musical Instruments
Ocean
On the Movie Set
On the Water
On Your Feet
Post Office
Restaurant
School
Sports
Summer
Thanksgiving
Vacation
Water
Winter
Work
...and more than 100 more topics!

## Key features

- Over 28,000 words
- 150+ hand-picked topics
- Unlimited puzzles
- 3 ways to play
- 4 difficulty levels
- Light and Dark themes
- Unlimited hints

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Wordsearch Galore!?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Inventive and challenging puzzles
- ✨ No ads for a clean experience
- 📱 Nice app interface
- 🎮 Adjustable difficulty levels
- 📚 Many different topics and categories
- ⏱️ Option to play with or without a timer
- 🤯 Addictive and engaging
- 💯 Great for killing time
- 🎨 Good layout and colors
- 🌟 Fun twist with 'Hide and Seek' format
- 🚀 Offline play available
- ⬆️ Regularly updated (mentioned in older reviews)

**Cons**

- 💰 Coin system limits play
- 💸 Requires payment for continued play
- 📉 Lack of updates in recent years
- 🤔 Unclear purpose of coins for some users
- 😵 Words can be hard to see when marked
- 🐛 Spelling errors noted
- ❓ Difficulty in purchasing unlimited coins

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot start the first game after purchase
- App won't load a single game on iPad Pro
- Double-tapping word list finds words too quickly

**Most requested features**

- Way to earn coins without subscription
- Keep the app updated
- One-time purchase option
- More words per puzzle
- Option to circle found words instead of solid color
- Make words cross each other more often
- Easier topic selection from a list
- More free play options
- Option to choose board size, number of hints, or amount of time

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordsearch-galore/id1100108242/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ms derby

*2026-07-20*

Love this so many words and the colors are great.

### 5/5 — So relaxing, inventive

*2024-06-19*

Great to have no ads. Nice clean looking app-face.

### 5/5 — Challenging Game

*2023-11-05*

You can make this game easy,hard, challenging etc.

### 4/5 — Earn coins

*2022-07-07*

I give it a 4.5/5 bc the amount of games/categories/words is great! There should be a way to earn coins to play if a person doesn’t want to pay a subscription. Seeing that it hasn’t been updated in years, I would be skeptical to pay. Please consider a way to earn coins and keep it updated. Perhaps more people would pay (like a one time fee).

Update (7/7/22): I see there’s still no update to the app. Great concept because I tried doing back to back puzzles and it did give a different list of words. Something with more words would be great and chances to earn coins or unlock. Shame.. find a decent word search app not meant for kids and I breeze through it.

### 5/5 — Word search galore

*2021-09-08*

Challenging and fun!

### 1/5 — Cliff

*2021-04-20*

How come I’m not able too play this. Spent $4.99 for extra coins. And can’t even start the first game ( which is titled animals). I reset & deleted it then downloaded again. So what gives. If I can’t play then I should get my money back. Help if you can.

**Developer response:** Hi Cliff, sorry about the trouble. By coincidence the app's signing certificate was updated right around then which might have been the cause. If so, deleting it and downloading yet again may fix things.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2020-11-22*

Fun word search game

### 1/5 — Won't Load

*2019-05-25*

On my iPad Pro I can't get it to load a single game! The app opens up, offers me the different options to play, but when I pick one out takes me to a blank screen and won't load.

### 5/5 — Review

*2019-03-09*

Very enjoyable. Unlikely locations for words make for some serious searching.

### 5/5 — Addictive

*2018-08-12*

So many different topics. There are different skill  levels and the fact that you’re able to play against the clock or just relax and search. This game is a good way to just kick back relax and relieve stress.

## Frequently asked questions about Wordsearch Galore!

### What is Wordsearch Galore!?

Wordsearch Galore! is a free word search game that offers an extensive library of puzzles. It features over 28,000 words spread across more than 150 unique topics, providing endless entertainment and a great way to exercise your mind.

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

Key features include over 28,000 words, 150+ hand-picked topics, unlimited puzzles, three different ways to play, four difficulty levels, and four board sizes. It also offers light and dark themes, and unlimited hints to assist players.

### Is Wordsearch Galore! free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. While it is free, it does offer in-app purchases, which may include options for unlimited premium puzzles or other enhancements to the gameplay experience.

### What devices is Wordsearch Galore! compatible with?

The app is designed for both iPhone and iPad, offering unlimited puzzles hand-picked for these devices. This ensures a tailored and enjoyable experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### How can Wordsearch Galore! help me?

This game is a great way to exercise your mind and improve your vocabulary. By engaging with a wide variety of words and topics, players can enhance their cognitive skills and learn new words in a fun and interactive format.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2017-09-13

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

Updated to work on latest devices.
Added topic: Arts/Stage Plays
Corrected the spelling of "talcum powDer" in the Bathroom topic.

### 1.2 — 2017-01-05

Added new topics: Card Games, Egypt, French in English, Politics
Improved the Game Over experience.

### 1.1.4 — 2016-09-21

Added TV Characters.
Updated for iPhone 7!

### 1.1.3 — 2016-08-16

New:
Added Classic Cartoons.
Updated app icon.

Fixes:
You can now continue listening to your tunes while playing.

### 1.1.2 — 2016-07-27

Added Rock and Roll!

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