Comparison

Word Search Puzzles RJS vs DoodleBack

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 Puzzles RJS

Engage your mind with a classic word search puzzle game. Discover thousands of themed puzzles, learn new words with an integrated dictionary, and challenge friends. Enjoy a relaxing or stimulating experience with customizable music and helpful hints.

Highlights
  • Over 3000 word search puzzles
  • In-game dictionary with word meanings
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Regularly updated themes
  • Hint system for difficult words
  • iMessage integration for challenges
  • Background music options
Features
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Word Search by RJS - The ideal game that lets you enjoy and learn at the same time! An amazing app for everyone. Enjoy your favorite word search puzzle game from childhood with new features and improvised gameplay. Becoming a word sleuth is just one download away. ◆ ◆ ◆ Gameplay ◆ ◆ ◆ Playing Word Search RJS is easy.You will be given a list of words. Now find those words one by one in the grid full of letters. Select and mark out the words horizontally, vertically or diagonally and earn points! Choose from countless themes that are updated regularly! Complete the easy level to unlock challenging ones. Find a number of classic and addictive excerpts from international bestsellers. Look for the hidden words by analyzing the passage and give life to some of the most memorable lines! Stuck on a word? HINTS are your way out! Get an advantage by tapping on ‘Hint’ and finding out that last word which you were frantically searching! ◆ ◆ ◆ Features ◆ ◆ ◆ Use colourful highlights to mark out the words you find and much more. Take a look! ◆ A vast encyclopedia in itself, Word Search consists of more than 3000 puzzles! Each puzzle is enriched with challenging words that will broaden your horizon of knowledge. ◆ Finding a word meaning is very simple, thanks to the improvised in-game dictionary. Type the word and tap the ‘Search’ button. Our team regularly updates the in-game dictionary with new and trendy words. ◆ Tap on to the music while solving your challenge! Listen to cool new background music and to soothe your nerves while you embark on the next word challenge! Or simply turn off the music/sounds to enjoy in silence. ◆ Get notified whenever new themes are uploaded! ◆ Now double up on the fun with friends. Connect Word Search with iMessage and challenge your friends head-to-head. ◆ In case you are stuck in solo mode, you can also ask your friends for help! ◆ ◆ ◆ Life-saving tips ◆ ◆ ◆ Do use ‘Hint’ button anytime in case you need to know the word you are stuck with. Watch out for the Bonus Words, a thrilling way to score more! Guess the next word from just the first letter and the number of letters of a word. And the twist is that Bonus Words get tougher with each level! For example, if you are playing with Adjective theme, your Bonus will be: ◆ ‘F(4)’ in Quick level that means an adjective starting with F and of 4 letters in length. So a possible solution can be ‘FINE’. ◆ ‘E’ in Easy level - implying an adjective that starts with E. Maybe ‘ELEGANT’. ◆ Just ‘5’(number of letters) in the Tough level. So it can be ‘HUSKY’. ◆ No letters or number of letters in Champ level. Just find four hidden words apart from the words in the list. Thrilling isn’t it? Download the app and enjoy the most amazing word search! ◆ ◆ ◆ Feedback and support ◆ ◆ ◆ We would love to hear your suggestions on the theme and gameplay feedback. Write to us at support@thewordsearchapp.com. Be a part of our team!

About

DoodleBack

Transform iMessage into a fun drawing and guessing game. Pick a word, draw it, and send it to a friend to guess. Continue the drawing chain, earn points, and enjoy a unique way to connect.

Highlights
  • Play directly in iMessage
  • Thousands of word prompts
  • Custom prompt creation
  • Smart hint system
  • Undo/redo drawing tools
  • Score and streak tracking
  • Drawing history view
Features
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Turn iMessage into an easy to play drawing game! HOW IT WORKS • Pick a word prompt (or create your own!) • Draw it with your finger • Send to your friend to guess • They guess your drawing, then draw something back • Keep the streak going and rack up points! FEATURES • Play right in iMessage - no separate app needed • Choose from thousands of prompts across 4 difficulty levels • Custom prompts for inside jokes and personal challenges • Smart hint system to help when you're stuck • Undo/redo while drawing for perfect doodles • Track your score and streak • View your drawing history together • Beautiful dark mode support • Live message bubbles with drawing animations SCORING SYSTEM • Easy words: 2 points • Medium words: 3 points • Hard words: 4 points • Very Hard words: 5 points • Custom prompts: 1 point • Use hints to get unstuck (reduces points earned) No ads. Just pure drawing fun with the people you care about. Send your first DoodleBack today!

Screenshots

Word Search Puzzles RJS4 screens
DoodleBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DoodleBack at none against Word Search Puzzles RJS's shown. DoodleBack also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 83%). Word Search Puzzles RJS's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 47) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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 Puzzles RJS sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and DoodleBack sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Word Search Puzzles RJS against 4.8 for DoodleBack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Search Puzzles RJS has 1.8K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Word Search Puzzles RJS's written reviews are positive against 94% of DoodleBack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Search Puzzles RJS ships an update every 2 months, DoodleBack every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Word Search Puzzles RJS versus DoodleBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Search Puzzles RJSDoodleBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better47
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRJS Tech Solutions LLPBERG LLC

Customer experience

Word Search Puzzles RJS

All ratings1,723 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative14.1%

DoodleBack

All ratings45 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%

Bugs and requests

Word Search Puzzles RJS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing/crashing on certain devices
  • Bonus words not registering correctly
  • Inability to exit certain levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove ads or purchase premium version
  • Ability to save progress
  • More user-friendly level progression
  • Inclusion of more common/recognizable words

DoodleBack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Word Search Puzzles RJS

One-time9
  • Mini hint pack$0.99
  • Expert Pack - 50 Hints$0.99
  • Premium Game Key$0.99
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  • Go Ad-Free Pack$1.99
  • Intermediate Pack - 100 Hints$1.99
  • Standard hint pack$2.99
  • PRO - Reveal All Bonus Words$2.99
  • Platinum Pack - 200 Hints$2.99
  • Mega hint pack$4.99
6 purchases

DoodleBack

One-time6
  • Handful (75 Coins)$0.99
  • Pouch (600 Coins)$4.99
  • Chest (1500 Coins)$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Cart (3500 Coins)$19.99
  • Vault (10000 Coins)$49.99
  • Pirate Ship (25000 Coins)$99.99

Questions

Is Word Search Puzzles RJS free?
Word Search Puzzles RJS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoodleBack free?
DoodleBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Search Puzzles RJS or DoodleBack?
DoodleBack is rated higher. Word Search Puzzles RJS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while DoodleBack averages 4.8 from 47 ratings.
Do Word Search Puzzles RJS or DoodleBack have ads?
Word Search Puzzles RJS shows ads; DoodleBack does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Search Puzzles RJS or DoodleBack?
Word Search Puzzles RJS ships an update every 2 months, and DoodleBack every 9 days. Most recently, Word Search Puzzles RJS was updated on November 1, 2026 and DoodleBack on November 5, 2026.

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