Comparison

Word Search vs Math Salad

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

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About

Word Search

Embark on an exhilarating word puzzle adventure to test your vocabulary. Swipe across letters to find hidden words horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and backwards. Unleash power-ups and earn rewards to overcome challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of puzzles
  • Swipe to find words
  • Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and backward search
  • Power-ups and special abilities
  • Earn coins and rewards
  • Unlock hints
Features
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get ready for an exhilarating word puzzle adventure! test your vocabulary skills and embark on a challenging journey through a world of word puzzles and brain teasers. explore beautifully designed levels filled with hidden words waiting to be discovered. with hundreds of puzzles to solve, you'll never run out of word-finding fun! how sharp is your eye for words? find hidden words by swiping your finger across the letters, horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and even backwards. as you progress, the puzzles become more challenging, pushing your word-finding abilities to the limit. but the excitement doesn't stop there! unleash power-ups and special abilities to overcome tricky levels and unravel the most elusive words. earn coins and rewards as you advance, allowing you to unlock hints or purchase additional power-ups for those extra challenging puzzles. with its intuitive gameplay, stunning visuals, and captivating sound effects, word puzzle adventure guarantees hours of immersive word-searching entertainment. whether you're a casual player looking to relax or a word enthusiast seeking a mental workout, this game has something for everyone. don't miss out on the ultimate word puzzle adventure! download now and embark on a journey of words, knowledge, and fun. sharpen your mind, expand your vocabulary, and become the master of word puzzles!

About

Math Salad

Features
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MATH SALAD: BUILD MATH CONFIDENCE THROUGH PLAY Math Salad makes learning arithmetic fun through three engaging puzzle modes designed by educators. Perfect for students ages 8-14 who want to strengthen their mental math skills while playing captivating puzzle games. EDUCATIONAL VALUE Math Salad teaches: Mental arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Number sense and pattern recognition Strategic thinking and planning Problem-solving under time constraints Working backwards from target numbers Order of operations understanding Aligned with Common Core math standards for grades 3-8. THREE LEARNING MODES MATH MASH Mix six numbers using the four basic operations to reach a target. Like the classic Countdown numbers game reimagined for young learners. 4 difficulty levels (Easy to Expert) Targets from 10 to 2000 Perfect for ages 8-14 Teaches strategic number manipulation NUMBER PATH Follow paths of numbers on creative layouts (grids, spirals, circles) to calculate your way to the target value. 5 unique layouts to explore Visual-spatial learning Progressive difficulty Great for visual learners MATH NINJA Quick-fire mental math practice! Slash correct answers while avoiding traps in this action-puzzle mode. Builds calculation speed Combo multipliers reward accuracy Score-based progression Perfect for timed practice PRACTICE MODES Quick Play : Unlimited practice at your chosen difficulty Daily Challenge : Fresh puzzle every day Time Attack : Beat the clock for bonus points TEACHER & PARENT FEATURES No disruptive ads during gameplay Optional hint system for learning (costs in-game coins) Progress tracking and achievement system Streak tracking encourages daily practice Age-appropriate, educational content only COPPA compliant - safe for children under 13 FAIR MONETIZATION • All game modes are 100% free to play • Optional rewarded video ads for in-game coins • Coins unlock hints for challenging puzzles • NO forced ads, NO paywalls, NO subscriptions • NO in-app purchases required ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM Over 150+ educational challenges across all modes: • Solve puzzles without hints • Achieve exact target matches • Build solving streaks • Complete difficulty tiers Each challenge rewards in-game coins and builds confidence! STUDENT-FRIENDLY DESIGN • Clean, distraction-free interface • Dark/Light mode options • Encouraging feedback system • No social pressure or comparisons • Focus on personal growth SKILL PROGRESSION Math Salad adapts to your learning: • Start Easy: Numbers 1-10, targets under 100 • Build Medium: Mix of small/large numbers • Master Hard: Complex combinations to 999 • Conquer Expert: Advanced targets up to 2000 WHY TEACHERS LOVE MATH SALAD "Perfect for morning math warm-ups!" - Verified Teacher Review "My students ask to play this during free time." - Educator Feedback "Great for differentiated instruction - all skill levels." - Teacher Comment OFFLINE CAPABLE Practice math anywhere - no internet required for gameplay! PRIVACY & SAFETY • COPPA compliant • No collection of personal information • No third-party tracking • Child-safe advertising only (rewarded videos) • Designed for Families program certified Download Math Salad today and turn math practice into play!

Screenshots

Word Search4 screens
Math Salad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Salad at none against Word Search's 8. Math Salad also leads on ads (none vs shown). Word Search's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Word Search sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Math Salad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Word Search versus Math Salad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord SearchMath Salad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (227 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings227 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmit SabhadiyaAVIRAJ PATEL

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Word Search

One-time7
  • Remove Ads2 variants$1.99
  • 20 Hints$1.99
  • Combo Pack$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 100 Coins$2.99
  • 50 Hints$3.99
  • 200 Coins$4.99
  • 500 Coins$7.99
None

Math Salad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Search free?
Word Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Salad free?
Math Salad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Word Search or Math Salad have ads?
Word Search shows ads; Math Salad does not.

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