Word Search Scanner and Solver vs Gridlock X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 4K live preview scanning
- Import from device gallery
- Automatic character interpretation
- Manual correction option
- Search words like text
- Export scan and findings
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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/
Gridlock X
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The grid is loaded. Every color is a fuse. Chain tiles, stack combos, and keep the pressure up — because the moment you slow down, the board locks you out. Gridlock is a color-chain arcade puzzle built for players who chase scores, not tutorials. One daily challenge. Every player. Same board. Prove you cracked it first.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Gridlock X at none against Word Search Scanner and Solver's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Word Search Scanner and Solver sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Gridlock X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Word Search Scanner and Solver ships an update every 9 days, Gridlock X weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word Search Scanner and Solver | Gridlock X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Havnør | Seejo Pylappan |
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
Gridlock X
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Word Search Scanner and Solver
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Quarterly$4.993 Months
- Yearly$14.991 Year
- 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
Gridlock X
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
Is Word Search Scanner and Solver free?
Is Gridlock X free?
Do Word Search Scanner and Solver or Gridlock X have ads?
Which is updated more often, Word Search Scanner and Solver or Gridlock X?
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