Comparison

Word Search Scanner and Solver vs Explode 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Word Search Scanner and Solver

Effortlessly scan and solve word search puzzles from any source, including print and digital. The app uses live preview or gallery import to interpret characters, allowing you to search for words like a text document. Share your scanned puzzles and solutions easily.

Highlights
  • 4K live preview scanning
  • Import from device gallery
  • Automatic character interpretation
  • Manual correction option
  • Search words like text
  • Export scan and findings
Features
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* Scan * Use the amazing 4K live preview to capture accurate representations of word search puzzles from magazines, newspapers or otherwise. Import directly from the device gallery to use screenshots from your digital subscriptions. Characters are automatically interpreted, with a recommended manual step for corrections. * Solve * Once scanned search for words as if a text document. * Share * Export a picture of the scan alongside a list of your findings. * EULA * https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Explode 2

Discover what your friends really think about you and each other with this interactive party game. It offers thousands of challenges, truths, and dares for endless fun at any gathering, whether in person or remotely. Prepare for hilarious revelations and exciting surprises.

Highlights
  • Over 5000 challenges, questions, truths, and dares
  • Spin the bottle and personal questions
  • 5 exciting game modes
  • In-person or remote multiplayer
  • Easy party creation and joining
  • Icebreaker and group engagement
Features
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Discover the Truth About How Your Friends See You (And the all the gossips!) with EXPLODE! Expose them but don't get Exposed! - EXPLODE is the number #1 best game to know what your friends think about you. - EXPLODE is the ultimate game to expose hilarious truths and daring challenges among friends. - EXPLODE is Perfect for any get-together, this game promises endless fun and surprises! Highlights: ENDLESS FUN Over 5000 unique challenges, questions, truths and dares, spin the bottle, and personal questions, ensure every game night spins like a wheel of unpredictable entertainment. 5 EXCITING MODES: Choose from many game modes to match any vibe! VERSATILE PLAY: Ideal for in-person or remote multiplayer, making it easy to connect and have fun anywhere. EASY SETUP: Simply join a party or create one! All participants must download the app. How to Play: Download the app from the App Store. One player creates the game and shares the game PIN up to up to 18 players. Friends join the party, spin the wheel, and dive into a mix of truths, dares, never have i ever, and guess who challenges. Just like a lie detector for your group, but way more fun! Why Choose EXPLODE? BETTER Than Traditional Group Games: Move over, spin the bottle, truth or dare, heads up, quizup, and cards against humanity. EXPLODE offers a fresh and exciting twist with its vast array of content that keeps every guess who moment thrilling. PERFECT ICEBREAKER: Whether you're breaking the ice or stirring up a clash, EXPLODE keeps everyone engaged and entertained. Download EXPLODE now and make every gathering a blast! Say goodbye to boring group game nights and hello to endless laughter and fun! *A SUBSCRIPTION IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS PREMIUM GAME MODES. The Terms of Use (EULA) can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Word Search Scanner and Solver4 screens
Explode 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Explode 2 at none against Word Search Scanner and Solver's shown. Explode 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). Word Search Scanner and Solver's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Word Search Scanner and Solver sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Explode 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Explode 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Word Search Scanner and Solver's written reviews are positive against 48% of Explode 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Search Scanner and Solver ships an update every 9 days, Explode 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Word Search Scanner and Solver versus Explode 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Search Scanner and SolverExplode 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4K ratings)4.8 (6.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4K6.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHavnørSebastien Menozzi

Customer experience

Word Search Scanner and Solver

All ratings3,980 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative29.7%

Explode 2

All ratings6,637 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative41.3%

User reviews

Word Search Scanner and Solver

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for school assignments
  • 💡 Works with different languages
  • 🚀 Saves a lot of time

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Struggles with certain word searches
  • 💰 Has a subscription
  • 🔍 Requires clear image/scan
  • 🔍 Doesn't always recognize all words

Explode 2

From 6.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and fun
  • 👍 Great party app
  • 💕 Funny and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Kicked out of the game
  • 🔒 Limited free options

Bugs and requests

Word Search Scanner and Solver

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't recognize lowercase letters
  • Glitches and crashes for some users
  • Fails to find words in certain word searches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved accuracy for advanced word searches
  • Support for accented characters
  • Better scanning capabilities
  • Reduced ads or ad-free version

Explode 2

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Kicked out of the game for no reason

Requested features

2 requests
  • More free games
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Word Search Scanner and Solver

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly$4.993 Months
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time9
  • Free trial periodFree
  • 1 WordCoin$0.99
  • 5 WordCoins$1.99
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  • 10 WordCoins$2.99
  • 50 WordCoins$8.99
  • 100 WordCoins$14.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • 500 WordCoins$64.99
  • 1000 WordCoins$99.99
4 purchases

Explode 2

Subscriptions4
  • Game Pass3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Game Pass3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Word Search Scanner and Solver free?
Word Search Scanner and Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explode 2 free?
Explode 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Search Scanner and Solver or Explode 2?
Explode 2 is rated higher. Word Search Scanner and Solver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Explode 2 averages 4.8 from 6.6K ratings.
Do Word Search Scanner and Solver or Explode 2 have ads?
Word Search Scanner and Solver shows ads; Explode 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Search Scanner and Solver or Explode 2?
Word Search Scanner and Solver ships an update every 9 days, and Explode 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Word Search Scanner and Solver was updated on October 9, 2026 and Explode 2 on October 17, 2026.

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