# Word Search World Traveler

> Puzzles by David L. Hoyt

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1253538237](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1253538237)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1253538237`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hoyt Games, LLP
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (3,186 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.22.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2018-08-03
- **Size:** 267 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/word-search-world-traveler/id1253538237)
- **Website:** [http://wordsearch.world/](http://wordsearch.world/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://wordsearch.world/privacy.html](http://wordsearch.world/privacy.html)

## Description

Word Search World Traveler by David L. Hoyt delivers an expansive, free-to-play word puzzle experience. It features over 9,500 handcrafted puzzles plus two daily games, all created by Hoyt—the world’s most-syndicated daily word puzzle creator. Expect a traditional word search elevated by new themes, multiple puzzle formats, and daily rewards that add motivation and variety.

From the author of Jumble and the inventor of Word Roundup (and other word games), this title blends word search with trivia and crosswords for deeper challenges. It’s a global, endlessly replayable word-hunt loved by millions, offering a journey of fresh puzzles and learning, as you play.

## Rankings

- #32,274 — Overall
- #41 — search bar
- #42 — search
- #51 — word count

## Review summary

Word Search World Traveler receives praise for its challenging, varied puzzles and engaging world-travel theme that educates as you play. Players enjoy the wide mix of geography, history, and vocabulary challenges, the addictive, daily puzzle flow, and solid cross-device progress restoration and supportive customer service. However, several players report a negative trade-off: ads are intrusive and time-consuming, sometimes interrupting play or triggering loud audio. There are also occasional bugs, including repeated or stuck puzzles and occasional progress resets. Overall, the app is highly regarded for its depth and variety, offset by frequent ad-related frustrations.

### Pros

- Challenging and varied word-search puzzles that require thinking and knowledge, not just scanning.
- Engaging geography/history/trivia themes with a world-travel motif; educational and informative.
- Wide variety of puzzle types and themes; not boring.
- Addictive and great for daily play; helps expand vocabulary.
- Good cross-device progress restoration and responsive customer support.

### Cons

- Ads are intrusive, long, and disruptive; sometimes require exiting the app or muting.
- Occasional bugs: puzzles repeat or daily puzzles get stuck; progress can reset.
- Ad-related audio issues or loud sounds disrupt gameplay.

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