# Strings - Word Search > Addictive word search game Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.frostbyte.strings](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.frostbyte.strings) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.frostbyte.strings` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Frostbyte Entertainment - **Category:** GAME\_WORD - **Downloads:** 21,470 - **Rating:** 4.13 / 5 (607 ratings) - **Version:** 1.3.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-06-01 - **First published:** 2024-10-10 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 85 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-06 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.frostbyte.strings) - **Website:** [http://frostbyteentertainment.com](http://frostbyteentertainment.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.frostbyteentertainment.com/privacy-policy](https://www.frostbyteentertainment.com/privacy-policy) ## Description **Strings - Word Search** is an innovative and addictive word search game that offers a unique twist on vocabulary puzzles. Unlike traditional word games, Strings challenges players to create intricate strands of interconnected words by tracing paths through a letter grid. This fusion of word search and connect-the-dots gameplay tests both vocabulary and spatial skills. With a beautiful and intuitive interface, Strings provides a natural and engaging experience. Enjoy challenging puzzles across various topics and themes that keep the gameplay fresh and stimulating for casual players and word enthusiasts alike. Download Strings today and weave your own path through the captivating world of words! ## Rankings - #420,905 — Overall - #25 — string ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.frostbyte.strings.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Strings - Word Search offers fun, challenging puzzles similar to NYT Strands and is great for passing time. However, users frequently experience lag, crashes, and unresponsive touch controls which affect gameplay. Some puzzles have errors or layout problems preventing completion, and there are inconsistent progress saves causing frustration. While ads appear after each level, they are manageable and removable. Overall, it is an enjoyable game with technical issues that impact user experience. ### Pros - Fun and enjoyable word search gameplay - Challenging and similar to New York Times Strands - Good for killing time and thinking - Includes lots of puzzles and levels to play - Ads are present but bearable and can be removed with payment ### Cons - Touchscreen detection is slow or unresponsive, causing frustration - App is laggy and prone to crashes/shutdowns frequently - Some levels have layout or spelling issues making them uncompletable - Progress saving is inconsistent leading to loss of progress - Difficulty skipping levels and some navigation issues in settings ## Similar extensions and apps - [Word String Puzzle - Word Game](https://chrome-stats.com/d/word.string.connect.link.brain.stacks.search.guess.swipe.hidden.puzzle.game) — 70,159 users, 4.70 / 5 - [Strands - Word Search Puzzles](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.superapp.wordgames) — 10,372 users, 3.17 / 5 - [String of Words: Brain Puzzles](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nickelbuddy.stringofwords) — 197,007 users, 4.42 / 5 - [Word Search](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.danielpaiva.wordsearch) — 25 users - [Word String Puzzle](https://chrome-stats.com/d/puzzle.words.link.chain.string.game) — 2,909 users - [Wordverse: Word Search Game](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wvg.wordversegame) — 54 users - [Word Search Puzzle](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pinakingames.phaniswordsearch) — 2,834 users - [Word Grid Link & Find](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Mesopotamia.WordSearchEpic) — 57 users - [Tricky Words: Word Search Game](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vcqapp.trickywords) — 1 users - [Strands Unlimited](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.connectionsunlimited.StrandsUnlimited) — 18,095 users, 1.75 / 5 - [Words search - Words connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vsoft.words.connect) — 7,094 users - [Word Search : Find Word Game](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.prepalgaming.word.search.puzzle) — 1,250 users, 5.00 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.frostbyte.strings)