The best has become the worst
Original (5-star review): There's really no contest among iPad crossword apps. This one's the best by far. The daily stream of top-flight puzzles makes it well worth the price, and the interface is the best in the business - even better than the NY Times app.
New review (one-star): For many months now, every other time you click on the help button the app crashes. This problem has NOT been fixed, despite many, many complaints by users. I really want this app to go back to being the best crossword app on the iPad, but as it is now I cannot recommend it to anyone. Please fix that bloody bug!!crpwest
Simple fun
I love the endless stream of puzzles and can choose source/difficulty. The UI is great as you can use left thumb on arrows to scroll through clues and it always shows both directional clues on whatever square youre on. One of the oldest apps ive owned and amazed its held up so long, just had to finally post a review! Also appreciate diff options like i enjoy the red letter mode for incorrect letters life is too short to have to wrangle a puzzle to trip over bad guesses!Appricot
Suddenly I’m seeing red
Everything was okay. All my entries were black letters. I had errors set to hidden. Then for no reason all my entries are red. Correct and incorrect. If I set it to errors in red my entries are black if correct but now I see every wrong entry and that feels like cheating. I tried deleting and re-loading the app. It worked for about a week. Now I’m seeing red again. It’s just not fun anymore.Overwater
Crosswords Classic
$9.99
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- In-App Purchases History11
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Version History of Crosswords Classic
2.93
April 4, 2024
Fixed a crash when hitting the Help button.
2.92
January 3, 2024
Fixed crash when viewing help on certain iPads
2.91
December 28, 2023
Fixed arrow keys on external keyboards.
2.90
December 26, 2023
Updated for iOS 17
2.88
September 11, 2021
Fixed a problem where the settings button would sometimes be hidden.
2.87
July 24, 2021
Fixed a problem filling in some One Across clues Fixed a problem entering in credentials in dark mode Fixed Drop Box compatibility Fixed pen/pencil button
More2.86
November 23, 2020
- cleaned up settings a bit - fixed text colors in Credentials entry - fixed problem showing index tabs in some cases
More2.85
November 5, 2020
Lots of fixes for iOS 14
2.84
April 2, 2020
fixed importing of downloaded puzzles
2.83
March 31, 2020
- fixed problem showing entire puzzle hints or glancing at the solution - fixed problem importing some puzzles
Crosswords Classic In-App Purchases History
$1.99
Matt Gaffney's Easy/Medium Crosswords
20 of Matt's easy-to-medium puzzles. Great for beginners.
$1.99
Ridonkulous Crosswords
Puzzles so ridiculously great, each one will make you "Hee!" and "Haw!"! 30 of David Levinson Wilk's Medium-level puzzles.
$1.99
Ben Tausig's Editorial Favorites, Vol, 1
30 Puzzles by the freshest puzzle creators, as selected by Ben Tausig
$1.99
MacNamara's Band Vol. 1
30 of Fred Piscop's easy puzzles, great for getting the hang of solving.
$1.99
Dell Magazine #1
Puzzle lovers are sure to enjoy this entertaining assortment of crossword puzzles from Dell Magazines, North America’s puzzle leaders. For more great puzzles visit www.pennydellpuzzles.com.
More$2.99
Brendan Emmett Quigley's Favorites Volume 1
30 of Brendan's medium puzzles, for the intermediate solver.
$2.99
Jonesin' Crosswords
30 of Matt's puzzles, perfect for a long trip.
$2.99
You Can't Do That in a Crossword
The edgiest constructors in the business bring you 30 puzzles packed with pop culture knowledge and subtle innuendo. Originally published in the Onion A.V. Club newspaper, and edited by Ben Tausig.
More$2.99
Jonesin' Crosswords #2
Matt Jones brings you 30 more hip crosswords from the pages of alt-newsweeklies across the country.
$2.99
Matt Gaffney's Music Crosswords
30 Musical themed puzzles selected by Matt Gaffney.
$2.99
Brendan Emmett Quigley's Favorites Volume 2
More offbeat and irreverent 15x15 crosswords from one of the country's top constructors.
Price History of Crosswords Classic
Description of Crosswords Classic
"… the definitive source for puzzles for iOS…" -- the New York Times
Download and play crossword puzzles right on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Each day many newspapers provide their crossword puzzles online; with one tap you can download and solve them, get hints, view clues, and track how quickly you're improving!
The #1 Crossword Player on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch just got even better!
• New: Sync your puzzles with Crosswords for Mac; Start a puzzle on your Mac, then finish it on your iPhone or iPad.
• Get new puzzles every day
• Touch and hold a square to view hints on iPad
• Enter Numbers and other special characters by holding down keys
• One tap downloads all of today's puzzles
• Nearly unlimited puzzles from many different sites
• US and UK Cryptic puzzles available
• Hints, Websites, and Clue lookups
• Enter answers in 'ink' or 'pencil'
• Quickly see your recently played, or sort by date or provider
• Detailed info on each puzzle
• Post your solve times online and compare with other solvers
• Grab older puzzles with a tap
• Tap the clue list with two fingers to adjust the font size (iPad only)
Included Puzzle Sources:
• Brendan Emmett Quigley's Weekly Puzzle
• Jonesin'
• King Features Crosswords (Joseph, Sheffer, and Premier)
• Newsday
• Andy Kravis, Cruciverbist at Law
• Glutton for Pun
• MacNamara’s Band
• Murchie’s Monday Fills
• Neville Fogarty
• Puzzle Express
• The Stickler Weekly
• World of Crosswords
Premium Crosswords subscription required:
• Matt Gaffney’s Crossword Contest
• American Values Crossword
• Crooked Crosswords
• Additional puzzles downloadable via the Puzzle Browser; browse the web and download more!
Providers list subject to change. Some providers may no longer be publishing, but may still have older puzzles available in Archive form, accessible via the "Download Older Puzzles" option.
• For support, please visit our website at http://www.standalone.com •
Tips:
• You can tap on the clue text at the bottom of the screen to toggle across & down
• Rotate the screen to see both the puzzle and clues
• Touch for a moment then drag to precisely select a square.
• Touch the Plus to download older puzzles
Please note that Crosswords requires an internet connection to download puzzles. Syncing puzzles to your Mac requires the purchase of Crosswords from the Mac App Store. Multiplayer requires iOS 6.0 or later.
Privacy Policy: https://www.standalone.com/legal/
EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Crosswords Classic: FAQ
Is the software for Crosswords Classic compatible with iPads?
The Crosswords Classic software is compatible with iPad devices.
Who is behind the development of the Crosswords Classic app?
Stand Alone, Inc. developed the Crosswords Classic app.
What is the minimum iOS version supported by Crosswords Classic?
The app needs iOS 12.0 or later to function properly.
How do users rate the app?
The Crosswords Classic app has a consumer rating of 3.2 and gets mild reviews.
What genre of app is Crosswords Classic?
The App Category Of The Crosswords Classic App Is Games.
What is the newest version of Crosswords Classic?
The latest version of the Crosswords Classic app is 2.93.
When was the last update for Crosswords Classic released?
Crosswords Classic released its latest update on September 20, 2024.
When was Crosswords Classic introduced to the market?
Crosswords Classic was initially released on February 5, 2023.
What's the content advisory rating of the Crosswords Classic app?
The Crosswords Classic app is rated Stand Alone, Inc..
What languages is Crosswords Classic available in?
Currently, the Crosswords Classic app supports the following languages: English, French, Spanish.
Can I access Crosswords Classic via Apple Arcade's subscription service?
No, Crosswords Classic is not on Apple Arcade.
Is Crosswords Classic equipped with in-app purchases?
Yes, Crosswords Classic is equipped with in-app purchases for your convenience.
Does Crosswords Classic offer compatibility with Apple Vision Pro?
No, Crosswords Classic does not offer compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.
Does Crosswords Classic incorporate ads within the app?
No, Crosswords Classic does not incorporate ads within the app.
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