# WordSearch Halloween — Scary Haunting Holiday Game

> Free Halloween-themed word search puzzle game with online leaderboards. (iPhone/iPad app by C Loep.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordsearch-halloween/id335436553 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [C Loep](https://appshunter.io/developer/300802963)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 574 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, European Spanish, German (Germany), French (France)
- Released: 2009-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordsearch-halloween/id335436553/reviews.md

## What is WordSearch Halloween?

*** Solve countless puzzles in this special scary holiday edition of AFKSoft Word Search. With online rankings! ***


Features include:
* It's FREE!
* Countless unique puzzles
* Quick & easy word entry (tap or slide)
* 6 Halloween word categories
* 3 difficulty levels
* Online Rankings

Each category has over 500 words, want more? Check out:

*** Word Shaker HD Free ***
*** WordSearch HD for iPad ***
*** WordSearch Kids HD for iPad ***

## Key features

- Countless unique puzzles
- Quick and easy word entry
- 6 Halloween word categories
- 3 difficulty levels
- Online rankings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of WordSearch Halloween?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging word search gameplay
- 🎃 Excellent Halloween theme and atmosphere
- 🧠 Great brain exercise and mental stimulation
- ⏱️ Perfect time-killer for waiting periods
- 🎵 Enjoyable spooky sound effects
- 👍 Easy-to-use tap mechanics for word selection
- 📱 Free app with good value
- 🎯 Large variety of puzzles available

**Cons**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads placement
- 🔄 Repetitive word lists across puzzles
- 😴 Can become boring over time
- 🎃 Limited relevance outside Halloween season
- ❌ Ads block content and cannot be closed properly
- 📊 Difficulty level not customizable

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Page flip freezes when advancing to next puzzle
- App crashes on launch or during gameplay
- App fails to download or install properly
- Screen freezes during gameplay
- Page fold-up issue prevents puzzle progression
- Ads block top of word search making words unreadable
- Sound lost when incoming call arrives
- iOS 13 compatibility issues with puzzle transitions

**Most requested features**

- Add more challenging difficulty levels
- Include scarier/spookier puzzle themes
- Expand puzzle variety to reduce word repetition
- Improve ad placement and frequency
- Add more puzzle content overall

## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordsearch-halloween/id335436553/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Nice… but

*2025-11-05*

It was nice but Halloween is over and I have this Halloween game for no reason but it’s just good but I don’t like that. There’s so much ads and stuff. It gets annoying and yeah. And it’s like just boring sometimes not all the time though.👍 


;)

### 5/5 — WordSearch

*2024-09-30*

Found the Halloween WordSearch on the Apple app excellent and enjoyable to play glad to have found this app

### 4/5 — Very Fun!

*2024-06-01*

When I’m waiting for my other games to process, I hop onto here and do some puzzles. Ads are always annoying, but they don’t take away from the fun really. Plus, I love that it’s Halloween themed! Lots of puzzles and themes, but they do repeat words pretty often. Nonetheless it’s a fun way to pass the time!

### 5/5 — I LOVE

*2024-02-10*

SO  COOL

### 5/5 — Play NOW

*2023-12-15*

I love this game it’s fun and intertanig and cool

### 3/5 — It’s ok

*2023-06-11*

It’s ok but they need to add more scary ones and make it harder please game makers read this and change some things

### 4/5 — Really good!!! But one problem

*2022-10-25, version 2.20.5*

So it’s actually almost Halloween, it’s oct 24 2022. And I’m only 7 years old and I love word searches so much!!!!!! But… there is one problem it’s just hard for be to read some of the words. That’s the only problem

### 2/5 — Ad placement

*2022-08-09*

This would be 5 stars but I hate that the ad is right in the middle of the screen when your playing. It kinda ruins the Halloween feel of the game and you can’t even get rid of it when you press the X

### 5/5 — Good game

*2021-07-24*

Good game and gets your brain to work! Keep it up

### 5/5 — Halloween word search

*2020-10-25*

Absolutely love it, so addictive x

## Frequently asked questions about WordSearch Halloween

### What is this app about?

This app offers a special Halloween-themed edition of a word search game. It features countless unique puzzles with a spooky holiday twist, allowing players to find hidden words within a grid. The game is designed to be engaging and fun for players of all levels.

### What are the key features of WordSearch Halloween?

Key features include a vast number of unique puzzles, a quick and easy word entry system (tap or slide), six distinct Halloween word categories, three difficulty levels to suit different skill sets, and online rankings to compete with other players worldwide.

### Is this app free to download and play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. While the core game and its features are free, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional content or benefits.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect?

You can expect a variety of word search puzzles specifically themed around Halloween. These puzzles come in six different categories, each containing over 500 words. The difficulty can be adjusted across three levels, ensuring a challenge for both casual players and word game enthusiasts.

### Can I compete with other players?

Absolutely. The app includes an online rankings feature, allowing you to compare your puzzle-solving performance with other players. This adds a competitive element to the game, encouraging you to achieve higher scores and climb the leaderboards.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.20.5 — 2020-11-12

- Updated for latest iPhone and iOS version
- Added iPad support
- Added countdown until Halloween
- Updated graphics
- Added more topics
- Fixed getting stuck at the end of game
- Fixed ranking problem
- Misc tweaks and fixes

### 2.20.2 — 2020-10-19

- Updated for latest iPhone and iOS version
- Added iPad support
- Added countdown until Halloween
- Updated graphics
- Added more topics
- Fixed getting stuck at the end of game
- Fixed ranking problem
- Misc tweaks and fixes

### 2.20 — 2020-10-07

- Updated for latest iPhone and iOS version
- Added iPad support
- Added countdown until Halloween
- Updated graphics
- Added more topics
- Fixed getting stuck at the end of game
- Misc tweaks and fixes

### 2.16 — 2016-09-27

- updated for iOS10
- misc fixes

### 2.14 — 2014-10-24

- updated for iPhone 6
- more words added

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