# WordSearch HD — Stuck? Occupy your mind.

> Classic word search puzzles with leaderboards and themed packs. (iPhone/iPad app by C Loep.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordsearch-hd/id364820041 (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: 4.50/5 from 291 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, European Spanish, German (Germany), French (France)
- Released: 2010-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordsearch-hd/id364820041/reviews.md

## What is WordSearch HD?

WordSearch HD Free is a must-have for word search enthusiasts and casual players alike. Play normal or patterned puzzle boards, and compete with other players on the leaderboards.

* Countless unique puzzles, always something fresh
* Quick & easy word entry (tap or slide to circle words)
* Online leaderboard for global high score rankings
* 15 handcrafted word topics in the Main Puzzle Pack (included!)
* Several more fun puzzle packs available
* 3 difficulty levels, challenge yourself
* SAT word list (ipad: tap on a word to see the definition)
* print puzzles to AirPrint compatible printers

* Extra-hard Puzzles of the Day (PotD) to challenge you
* 3 new PotD's daily
* Separate online leaderboard for daily PotD high score rankings

## Key features

- Countless unique puzzles
- Tap or slide word entry
- Online leaderboards
- 15 handcrafted word topics
- Multiple puzzle packs
- 3 difficulty levels
- Daily puzzles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Entertainment pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun & Games pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wide World pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colors #1 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colors #2 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kids pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Day pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of WordSearch HD?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Multiple difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
- 📱 Landscape orientation support
- 🔤 Clear, easy-to-read display
- 📚 Diverse puzzle categories and topics
- ⏱️ Built-in timer and ranking system
- 💡 Word definitions available on tap
- 🎯 Adjustable letter sizes
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages
- ⚡ Works offline

**Cons**

- 📢 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Ads appear even in paid ad-free version
- 🚫 Non-skippable ads interrupt gameplay
- ⚠️ Inappropriate ad content for all ages
- 🐢 Slow app performance and loading
- 🔄 Repetitive puzzle content
- ❌ Limited daily puzzle variety
- ⚙️ Confusing settings interface
- 🎵 Stops background music when playing
- ❌ No pause functionality during timed games

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Crashes when switching to landscape mode
- Game freezes mid-puzzle
- Slow performance and responsiveness
- Inaccurate touch detection on large puzzles
- Game times out during idle periods
- Error messages after completing games
- Purchased content packs lost after reinstall
- Game cuts off mid-play requiring restart

**Most requested features**

- More puzzle categories and topics
- Increased number of daily puzzles
- Pause button for timed games
- Timed challenge mode
- Better variety in puzzle subjects
- More diverse word selections to reduce repetition

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordsearch-hd/id364820041/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Hate the ads even when paying to get ad-free game

*2020-10-04, version 2.6*

Paid to get ad-free game but still get ads... rip off.

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2020-06-01, version 2.6*

Interstitial ads make Baby Jesus cry.  This app makes Him weep, since there are so many of them.

### 4/5 — Landscape app

*2020-05-13, version 2.6*

Love that this app is in landscape. There are abundant ads; I hate the ads I can’t fast forward through. I wish the app rerouted you back to the puzzle page when a puzzle is completed. All in all not a bad app.

### 5/5 — GREAT!

*2019-09-11, version 2.6*

This is one of the very best wordsearch programs in the App store. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Lightspring2000, Ottawa, ON

### 4/5 — Good but.....................................................................................

*2019-02-20, version 2.6*

It’s good but I don’t understand the settings,but I love the wordsearches

### 5/5 — ClareBear62

*2018-10-13, version 2.6*

Fun Game! Enjoyable!

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2018-09-12, version 2.6*

I played this game daily, loved it! Now, with all of the ads, I can’t stand to play anymore. Ads after every game, switch screen and get more ads. Ad overkill!

### 3/5 — Good game...poor ads

*2016-05-05, version 2.0*

This is a very good word search game. The ads are not so good.  There are to many of them and the content of the ads is not appropriate to all ages of audiences who might want to play it. Also, I have found a number of them to be very offensive to me personally...I am not into blood and gore for any reason.  I understand that the ads pay for maintaining the game, but I may stop using this app for wordsearches due to the ads.

### 4/5 — Word Search

*2015-12-12, version 2.0*

Fun; I believe it's for quick play/young people, etc.  Overall; Good!

### 3/5 — Wood search review

*2015-12-01, version 2.0*

Its ok to kill time with. Too many pop ups at the start of new games

## Frequently asked questions about WordSearch HD

### What is WordSearch HD?

WordSearch HD is a mobile application that offers a classic word search puzzle experience. It provides a vast number of unique puzzles, multiple difficulty levels, and themed puzzle packs to keep players engaged. You can also compete with others on global leaderboards.

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

Key features include countless unique puzzles, quick word entry via tap or slide, online leaderboards for high score rankings, 15 handcrafted word topics in the main pack, and additional fun puzzle packs. It also offers 3 difficulty levels and daily puzzles.

### Is WordSearch HD free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. However, it offers additional fun puzzle packs for purchase within the app, indicating a freemium or free with in-app purchases monetization model.

### What kind of puzzles are available?

The app offers normal and patterned puzzle boards with 15 handcrafted word topics in the Main Puzzle Pack. Several other fun puzzle packs are also available for purchase, providing a variety of themes and challenges.

### Can I compete with other players?

Yes, the app features online leaderboards where you can compete with other players for global high score rankings. There are separate leaderboards for regular puzzles and the daily puzzles of the day.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.2 — 2020-11-05

- Updated for latest devices and iOS 14
- Added hint option
- Improved word selection
- Improved markers
- Fixed ranking issues
- Fixed word lookup
- Misc fixes and improvements
- Fixed missing letters on some devices

### 3.0.1 — 2020-10-31

- Updated for latest devices and iOS 14
- Added hint option
- Improved word selection
- Improved markers
- Fixed ranking issues
- Fixed word lookup
- Misc fixes and improvements

### 2.6 — 2016-10-22

- fixed word selection problems on some boards
- misc fixes

### 2.5 — 2016-10-01

- fixed font problems on iOS10
- fixed some topic packs in the shop
- fixed potd leaderboard
- misc fixes

### 2.0 — 2013-12-25

- updates for ios7
- now for iPhone and iPod too
- more topics added
- added SAT word list
- bug fixes

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All apps by C Loep: https://appshunter.io/developer/300802963

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