# Wormie Word Search — Find words with Wormie

> Educational word search game for children focusing on letters, words, and pronunciation. (iPhone/iPad app by Eirik Stien.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wormie-word-search/id1502900175 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eirik Stien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493127392)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 453 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 32 MB
- Languages: English, Norwegian Bokmål
- Released: 2020-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wormie-word-search/id1502900175/reviews.md

## What is Wormie Word Search?

Wormie is an educational word game where children encounter new letters, words and their pronunciation. Wormie will cheer you along with expressions, sensations and sounds.

This game is entertaining for the whole family!

Wormie Word Search is developed for children of early school age, in collaboration with a teacher with years of experience in Norwegian primary schools. The pedagogue has expertise in didactics and specialization in Norwegian and English.

The aim of this game is to help strengthen the children’s ability to decode and search for words. Word searching is an important skill in the development of becoming an efficient reader. The graphics in Wormie Word Search are colorful and simple, with the purpose of a user-friendly and appealing in-game experience. The aim of the charismatic animations is to engage and motivate children in their search for new words. Every time a word is discovered, it is read out loud. This is to help strengthen the phonological and orthographic awareness.

## Key features

- Letter and word discovery
- Pronunciation practice
- Colorful and simple graphics
- Engaging animations
- Phonological awareness building
- Orthographic awareness building

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Groceries in Norwegian | $0.99 | one-time |
| Groceries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space in Norwegian | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wormie-word-search/id1502900175/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So Fun And Easy but ONE thing.

*2025-10-21, version 3.0.0*

This is so much FUN and easygoing but one thing…Why is it only animal 🦒 words and not other words like cars,and other things.

### 5/5 — Now Noelle

*2025-03-14, version 3.0.0*

I’m so glad you made this great game for us to learn new words.

### 5/5 — Winning the game

*2023-12-27, version 2.0.0*

This is so easy. So get it for 3 year olds.This game is so easy for 7 and up.If you can’t find a word an adult can help you.

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2023-06-20, version 2.0.0*

I like the game because they can see where the words on in the top and when your done with the words, You get stars

### 5/5 — Supper star

*2023-01-02, version 2.0.0*

I love it it helps me

### 5/5 — It was great

*2022-01-04*

It was great my daughter helped me to learn

## Frequently asked questions about Wormie Word Search

### What is Wormie Word Search?

Wormie Word Search is an educational game designed for young children to help them learn new letters, words, and their pronunciations. It aims to improve word decoding and searching skills, which are vital for developing efficient reading abilities.

### What are the key features of Wormie Word Search?

The app offers letter and word discovery, pronunciation practice, and colorful, simple graphics with engaging animations. It also focuses on building phonological and orthographic awareness by reading words aloud when discovered.

### Is Wormie Word Search free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This allows for additional content or features to be unlocked, while the core educational experience remains accessible.

### Who developed Wormie Word Search and for what age group?

This game is developed for children of early school age, in collaboration with a teacher experienced in Norwegian primary schools. The pedagogical input ensures the game is effective for learning Norwegian and English.

### How does this game help children learn to read?

The game strengthens children's ability to decode and search for words, a fundamental skill for becoming an efficient reader. By encountering new words and hearing them pronounced, children develop better phonological and orthographic awareness.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2024-07-24

Small enhancements in the code so that Wormie will be on his best behavior for you.

### 2.0.0 — 2021-02-10

- Eager word searchers are now rewarded with stars and diamonds.
- Small enhancements in the code so that Wormie will be on his best behavior for you.

### 1.8.3 — 2020-09-22

The game now works better on certain iPad models.

### 1.8.2 — 2020-09-21

The game now works better on some iPads.

### 1.8.0 — 2020-05-03

New and exciting word pack available: Space!
Guides will now show you unexplored game functionalities.

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