Comparison

Word Search Scanner and Solver vs Odd Pixel

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

Odd Pixel

A quick visual challenge game where players must identify the slightly different tile before time runs out. Difficulty increases with each round as colors become more similar, adding pressure to the fast-paced gameplay.

Highlights
  • Fast visual challenge
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Clean design
  • Quick rounds
  • One-time ad removal purchase
Features
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Odd Pixel is a fast visual challenge where one tile is slightly different from the rest. Find the odd pixel as quickly as you can before time runs out. Each round gets harder as the colors become more similar and the pressure increases. FEATURES: • Simple, visual gameplay • Increasing difficulty • Clean, distraction-free design • Quick rounds you can play anytime REMOVE ADS: Make a one-time purchase to remove ads permanently and enjoy a clean experience. No subscriptions. No interruptions. Just the game.

Screenshots

Word Search Scanner and Solver4 screens
Odd Pixel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Odd Pixel at daily against Word Search Scanner and Solver's every 9 days. Odd Pixel also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Word Search Scanner and Solver's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 1). On price, ads, 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 Odd Pixel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Odd Pixel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Search Scanner and Solver has 4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Search Scanner and Solver ships an update every 9 days, Odd Pixel daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Word Search Scanner and Solver versus Odd Pixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Search Scanner and SolverOdd Pixel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHavnørSteven Sarkisian

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

Odd Pixel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 6 more
  • 10 WordCoins$2.99
  • 50 WordCoins$8.99
  • 100 WordCoins$14.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • 500 WordCoins$64.99
  • 1000 WordCoins$99.99
1 purchases

Odd Pixel

One-time1
  • Lifetime Ad Free$1.99

Questions

Is Word Search Scanner and Solver free?
Word Search Scanner and Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Odd Pixel free?
Odd Pixel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Search Scanner and Solver or Odd Pixel?
Odd Pixel is rated higher. Word Search Scanner and Solver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Odd Pixel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Word Search Scanner and Solver or Odd Pixel have ads?
Both Word Search Scanner and Solver and Odd Pixel show ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Search Scanner and Solver or Odd Pixel?
Word Search Scanner and Solver ships an update every 9 days, and Odd Pixel daily. Most recently, Word Search Scanner and Solver was updated on October 21, 2026 and Odd Pixel on October 18, 2026.

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