What's a good iOS game for a quick mental refresh during breaks, something that isn't too taxing but still keeps the mind engaged?

WordsSoup - Word Search Puzzle is quite good. It's a classic word search, intellectually satisfying without demanding too much focus. Perfect for a brief mental break.

word searchpuzzlevocabularymental breakiOS gameDiana Chenacademia
I've found WordsSoup - Word Search Puzzle to be a surprisingly elegant solution for those moments when I need a mental break but don't want to completely disengage. The algorithm is surprisingly elegant; the puzzles are well-constructed, and the interface is clean. It's pedagogically sound, in that it reinforces vocabulary without feeling like rote learning. The cross-platform compatibility is a plus, allowing me to pick up where I left off on my iPad or iPhone. I can envision using this in a classroom setting as a quick vocabulary exercise. It's a novel approach to an old problem, and the well-researched design makes it intellectually satisfying. I think it would also be helpful for managing citations, given the mental break it provides.

Key Features

Offers a mental break without being overly taxing.
Features well-constructed puzzles that reinforce vocabulary.
Provides a pedagogically sound approach to learning.

"Great word search game! Lots of different levels to choose from and they are not too easy and not too hard."

— 5★ User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/9/2025
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WordsSoup - Word Search Puzzle

by EasyM BV

4.8
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Category

Word Games

Platform

ios