# Find the words vs Simplex Spelling Light

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simplex Spelling Light at 77% against Find the words's 28%. Simplex Spelling Light also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Find the words's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find the words sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simplex Spelling Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Find the words holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Find the words's written reviews are positive against 77% of Simplex Spelling Light's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Find the words ships an update every 5 weeks, Simplex Spelling Light every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Find the words | Simplex Spelling Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-words/id410634595/reviews)** | [3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplex-spelling-light/id465715154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NO WOO KYOUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/352275899) | [Pyxwise Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/456744015) |

## What reviewers say

### Find the words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-words/id410634595)

This word search puzzle challenges you to find hidden words in a grid. Words can be oriented horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. The app offers multi-touch support, landscape mode, and customizable word lists. Earn achievements for new pen colors and upgrade to remove ads.

**Highlights:** Word search grid, Horizontal, vertical, diagonal words, Customizable word lists, Multi-touch strokes, Landscape mode, Speech voice for found words, Achievements for pen colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Find the Words | $2.99 | one-time |


### Simplex Spelling Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplex-spelling-light/id465715154)

This app enhances spelling and reading skills with a unique "reverse phonics" approach and contextually relevant spelling rules. It offers interactive learning for various student types, providing immediate feedback and explanations for word construction.

**Highlights:** Reverse phonics approach, Contextual spelling rule hints, Letter-by-letter feedback, Over 50 high-frequency words, Spoken words in sentences, User stats and reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Find the words free?

Find the words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simplex Spelling Light free?

Simplex Spelling Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Find the words or Simplex Spelling Light?

Find the words is rated higher. Find the words averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Simplex Spelling Light averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do Find the words or Simplex Spelling Light have ads?

Find the words shows ads; Simplex Spelling Light does not.

### Which is updated more often, Find the words or Simplex Spelling Light?

Find the words ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simplex Spelling Light every 10 months. Most recently, Find the words was updated on October 3, 2026 and Simplex Spelling Light on October 12, 2026.

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