Comparison

Gopher Finding vs Syllable Word Search

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

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About

Gopher Finding

This educational game helps children aged 5-8 practice sight words and high-frequency words through engaging gameplay. Children help a gopher find words across four learning levels, earning rewards to dress up the character and track progress.

Highlights
  • Sight word practice for 5-8 year olds
  • Four learning levels (K-3rd grade)
  • High-frequency word practice
  • Reward system for dressing up a gopher
  • Progress reports for parents/teachers
  • Professionally recorded voice talent
Features
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Gopher Finding is a great app for 5-8 years old children. It is divided into 4 levels to help them practice sight words in their levels (from kindergarten thru 3rd grade) and have one more level for high frequency words. All of 217 sight words (from Dolch Sight Word List) and 126 high frequency words used in this app are important and useful for beginning readers. In this game, your child will help gopher to find sight words. Every time they get 20% correct, they will get the reward (i.e., a shirt, hat, pants, sunglasses or shoes) to dress up the gopher. Moreover, they can collect all the different dress-up collections as they go. The rewards from each game will also collect in the reward chest and they can dress up the gopher as they want for their own collection. This really encourages them to learn things and have fun at the same time. Gopher Finding also includes the progress report for parents and teachers to see how well their children can learn and recognize the words. This game will help your child master identifying sight words and high frequency words for their early reading skills. **All sight words have been recorded by professional voice talent. *** If you have any questions or problems related to our app, please email us at playsmart.kids@gmail.com. We are willing to assist you.

About

Syllable Word Search

This educational game challenges players to form words by finding and connecting syllables. Progress through 27 levels with increasing difficulty, or create your own custom missions. Features include multiple pronunciations and an dyslexia-friendly font.

Highlights
  • Form words by connecting syllables
  • 27 challenging levels
  • Custom mission creation
  • Multiple English pronunciation options
  • Dyslexia-friendly font
  • Time and move limits
  • Topic-based word lists
Features
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*** 2015 Academics´ Choice Award - Smart Media Winner *** Join Spike in this new space adventure in which he must travel through 27 missions in order to reach his destiny. Each mission will require the use of special skills to find and complete all the words found in deep space. In each mission you will have to find and join syllables to complete all the words and finish the task. But beware new and different challenges await. Time may run out, moves may be counted or correct order must be followed, thankfully Spike has left green marks to help you follow the correct path. A black hole may appear in some missions and swallow words if they are not completed in time, so stay on your toes and concentrate to finish the missions. Thankfully Spike has also created a practice environment in which you will able to create your own mission and gain skills to complete levels. Syllable Word Search uses a unique memory card game and word search style game, that challenges players to form words by searching for syllables. Each of the 27 levels in Syllable Word Search provides increasing challenges to players. The player must complete a level before proceeding to the next. Levels become more challenging as the player advances through the game: the list of words increases, words are presented by topics, 2 to 6 syllable words are introduced, green cards are no longer available, duplicate syllables are presented on the board, among many other challenges. For advance players, Syllable Word Search has the option to create your own mission. In this option the player selects the characteristics and complexity of the board. Choose from different game plays: ============================ * 27 levels * Boards size varies * 2 to 6 syllable ENGLISH words * Listen to the word in one of the 4 pronunciations available (American English, UK English, Australian English, South Africa English) * Uses Open-Dyslexia font for ease of reading * Select syllables in order or random order * Get hints * Have time limits * Have card moves limits * Create your own game with themes and challenges available * Update to the full version and access over 3700 words and choose from 14 themes

Screenshots

Gopher Finding4 screens
Syllable Word Search4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Syllable Word Search at 83% against Gopher Finding's 33%. Syllable Word Search also leads on price (Free vs $0.99). Gopher Finding's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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

Syllable Word Search is free to download; Gopher Finding costs $0.99 up front. Syllable Word Search sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gopher Finding asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gopher Finding holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Gopher Finding's written reviews are positive against 83% of Syllable Word Search's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gopher Finding ships an update every 18 months, Syllable Word Search every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gopher Finding versus Syllable Word Search: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGopher FindingSyllable Word Search
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (7 ratings) — better2.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 13 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJariya TuantranontBQWare

Customer experience

Gopher Finding

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Syllable Word Search

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Gopher Finding

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Syllable Word Search

One-time1
  • Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is Gopher Finding free?
Gopher Finding costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Syllable Word Search free?
Syllable Word Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gopher Finding or Syllable Word Search?
Gopher Finding is rated higher. Gopher Finding averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Syllable Word Search averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Gopher Finding or Syllable Word Search have ads?
Neither Gopher Finding nor Syllable Word Search shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gopher Finding or Syllable Word Search?
Gopher Finding ships an update every 18 months, and Syllable Word Search every 13 months. Most recently, Gopher Finding was updated on June 3, 2026 and Syllable Word Search on September 17, 2026.

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