# WordHero: word search game

> Play words games with friends

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1485144373](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1485144373)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1485144373`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SVEN Studios Corp
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 2.30 / 5 (56 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.12
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-22
- **First published:** 2020-10-19
- **Size:** 65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wordhero-word-search-game/id1485144373)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sven-studios.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.sven-studios.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

WordHero is a top multiplayer word search game with real-time leaderboards and online competition. Each 3-minute round is identical for all players, creating a fair and fast-paced challenge that can be played anywhere—on phones or tablets. Cloud-synced profiles let you continue your game across devices and track your progress on global leaderboards.

As you play, you’ll expand your vocabulary with 100+ words per puzzle, customize colors and backgrounds, and even taunt friends with in-game text. With multiple profiles and a focus on education and fun, WordHero combines brain-training word play with competitive social features for players of all ages.

## Rankings

- #218,115 — Overall

## Review summary

WordHero on iOS is beloved for its addictive word gameplay and years of enjoyment, with fans willing to support it. However, reviews consistently complain about a costly pay-to-play model, unreliable Premium access, and restrictive free play. Technical issues—freezes, bugs, and broken leaderboards—are frequently reported, sometimes worse on Apple devices. Ads and a shrinking player base compound frustration. Overall, the core game remains solid when functioning, but monetization, reliability, and leaderboard bugs drive most negative sentiment.

### Pros

- Addictive, long-running word game with hours of fun
- Core gameplay is enjoyable and engaging when the app is functioning
- Players are willing to support the game via ads or premium when it works and provides value

### Cons

- Premium pricing is high and access is inconsistent; subscription not reliably recognized
- Free version is restricted (limited plays/tickets) and relies on ads
- Frequent technical bugs on iOS: freezing, crashes, score miscounts, and broken leaderboards
- Ads can be intrusive and degrade the play experience
- Leaderboard visibility and scoring issues (scores not posting or appearing as '?') and overall reliability problems

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1485144373)