Features & Capabilities

Wonderword is a word search puzzle that connects all the letters and at the end there is a solution with the unused, leftover letters. Regarded as one of the best word search puzzles in North America since the mid seventies. Enjoyed by millions of players on both newspaper & book print. Now available on digital platforms. To begin: The words in the grid can be found in all directions. Visit the app each day to collect ‘Daily Rewards’. When logging in players can play ‘As a Guest’. To participate in the weekly ‘Leaderboard’ prizes create an account at the log in page. Each week, the top 3 players will receive additional Rewards & Coins to spend. To play, select the first category and begin solving the first puzzle by finding all the listed words. Once the word is highlighted the word moves to the end of the list. Players will receive extra points for solving the puzzle in record time. Statistics are provided at the end of each game. For extra help: Use the iconic Wonderword ‘Brain’ to reveal the first letter of the word you are searching for. You may also use the iconic Wonderword ‘Pencil’ to reveal the entire word. The lightening bolt allows you to navigate to any puzzle in the level. There are thousands of category puzzles and each level unlocks more and more enthralling themes.

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User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Words R Us Inc
Rating:
2.20
(20)
Version:
1.3 Last updated: 2024-06-24
Version code:
866869649
Creation date:
2024-03-18
Compatible devices:
Size:
68.10MB
URLs:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Developed by:
Words R Us Inc
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wonderword-word-search/id6460859115

User Reviews

Many longtime Wonderword fans praise the mobile availability and daily engagement, but repeatedly cite intrusive ads, monetization changes, loss of the original format, and stability issues as major drawbacks. The core puzzle concept remains valued, particularly by nostalgic players, yet the current execution struggles to balance free access with a faithful, smooth Wonderword experience.
Pros
  • Long-time fans report ongoing daily engagement and strong nostalgia for Wonderword.
  • App remains usable on mobile devices (iPhone/iPad/tablet), enabling puzzle play on the go.
  • Fans appreciate that Wonderword preserves the core puzzle experience and the nostalgic legacy.
Cons
  • Intrusive, pervasive ads, including unskippable video ads, degrade the gameplay experience.
  • Monetization changes (coins, confetti, and paid subscriptions) are frustrating, with some features not functioning as advertised.
  • Loss of the original format and features (e.g., Wonderwordle) has left longtime players disappointed.
  • Stability and performance issues (crashes, loading problems, and inability to progress) frequently hinder play.
  • Online dependency and UI glitches on some devices (e.g., Daily Review screen issues, unresponsive close button, limited offline play).
Recent reviews
I’m a huge fan of WONDERWORD! I used to play it in the local weekly paper, then after purchasing the book I found they had an app for my tablet! LOVE, I play it daily to keep my mind fresh and especially while I’m rocking baby to sleep. The only reason it received 4stars instead of 5 was the crazy amount of adds in this game, that and it cannot be played on just Wi-Fi.
by Sm*****, 2025-06-29

The app stops working.
by Cr*****, 2025-03-27

You ruined my favorite game with all this ridiculous junk! Collecting coins, etc. … just bring back original format.
by sH*****, 2025-02-28
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