# Word Search Scanner and Solver vs Odd Pixel

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Search Scanner and Solver | Odd Pixel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-scanner-and-solver/id1663942664/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-pixel/id6762532097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Havnør](https://appshunter.io/developer/630262552) | [Steven Sarkisian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892510593) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Search Scanner and Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-scanner-and-solver/id1663942664)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Free trial period | Free | one-time |
| 1 WordCoin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 WordCoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 WordCoins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 WordCoins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 100 WordCoins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| 500 WordCoins | $64.99 | one-time |
| 1000 WordCoins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Odd Pixel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-pixel/id6762532097)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Ad Free | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*