# Arrow Crosswords — Strategic Crossword Harmony

> Two-player strategic crossword game with visual clues and turn-based play. (iPhone/iPad app by FunCraft, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-crosswords/id6499236530 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FunCraft, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482426779)
- Category: Games, Trivia, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 4,960 App Store ratings · 224 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 308 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-crosswords/id6499236530/reviews.md

## What is Arrow Crosswords?

Arrow Crosswords introduces an innovative twist to traditional crossword games, designed for two players to enjoy together. This game includes visual clues for an added layer of enjoyment! :)

Arrow Crosswords is a competitive, turn-based puzzle where players team up to solve the crossword, aiming to outscore each other. This game reinvents the classic crossword format, inspired by Scandinavian design, featuring clues placed directly in the squares, including some pictoral hints.

- At the beginning of each turn, each player receives 5 letters and has 60 seconds to strategically place these tiles on the board.
- Points are awarded for accurately placing letters, forming complete words, using all five letters in a turn, and securing special bonus points tiles.
- Consideration is key when deciding to use specific letters—sometimes, it might be wise to hold onto a pivotal letter for future moves!

Arrow Crosswords is a fresh take on word games, sure to appeal to crossword aficionados, Scrabble enthusiasts, and Words with Friends veterans alike, offering a novel and engaging gameplay experience.

Challenge friends, match with random opponents, or play against Arrow Crosswords' congenial virtual instructor, Sophie, for spontaneous gameplay.

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## Key features

- Two-player competitive gameplay
- Visual clues and pictoral hints
- Turn-based strategic tile placement
- Bonus points for word formation and special tiles
- Play against friends, random opponents, or AI

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arrow Crosswords Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Few Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Jar of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Arrow Crosswords Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arrow Crosswords Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Few Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Few Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| An exclusive Tile Style! | $24.99 | one-time |
| An exclusive Tile Style! | $2.99 | one-time |
| An exclusive Tile Style! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Reward Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #203 in Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)
- #105 in Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

## What do users think of Arrow Crosswords?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💡 Interesting twist on a crossword game
- 👍 Keeps your mind working
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔋 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🔋 Ads are unskippable and force you to watch the entire duration

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game progress lost after crashes
- Incorrect scoring and word acceptance issues
- Ads causing the game to close unexpectedly

**Most requested features**

- Option to pay for an ad-free experience permanently
- Larger text for clues
- Improved grammar usage and instructions for game mechanics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 224)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-crosswords/id6499236530/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Just bad

*2026-08-26, version 2.0.24994*

And complicated to play multiplayer

### 2/5 — Frustrating

*2026-06-11, version 2.0.24994*

This app glitches so much it’s not worth my time anymore.  You also have to watch an ad every other turn which is a bit excessive.

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-05-30, version 2.0.24994*

So much fun

### 3/5 — LOVE the game, but it freezes!

*2026-05-30, version 2.0.24994*

I love this game and it’s so much fun for my brain, but it has started freezing all the time, making it difficult to keep playing. Of it didn’t freeze, it would be a 5⭐️ game!

### 3/5 — Glitches

*2026-05-29, version 2.0.24994*

Love the game but the app is constantly glitching- have to close it and reopen a lot 😕

### 1/5 — Keeps closing

*2026-05-23, version 2.0.24994*

The app keeps freezing and closing mid-turn.

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2026-05-10, version 2.0.24994*

I enjoy playing this game

### 3/5 — TOO MANY COMERCIALS

*2026-05-05, version 2.0.24994*

I like that I ca compete with other players, but honestly I want to delete it because there is to many advertisements, like literally and that makes it very annoying to play and for the reason I will delete the game. That one detail makes it bad, I get an advertisement after each play

### 3/5 — Issue with game

*2026-04-25, version 2.0.24994*

Love the game however I’m having issues with the game. It keeps on closing when I’m playing. Can you please help?

### 1/5 — No swaps

*2026-04-21, version 2.0.24994*

I have been playing this game foe quite awhile…..I never get to swap letters WHY…not fair!!!

So I’m writing once again….this game is frustrating because you cannot change your letters!  Once in a game MAYBE you cannot change letters…otherwise you’re stuck with them thru the whole game….otherwise it’s a good game!

## Frequently asked questions about Arrow Crosswords

### What is Arrow Crosswords?

Arrow Crosswords is a unique, two-player crossword game with a Scandinavian-inspired design. It features visual clues placed directly in the squares and a turn-based competitive format where players strategically place letter tiles to form words and score points.

### How do you play Arrow Crosswords?

Each player receives five letter tiles per turn and has 60 seconds to place them on the board. Points are awarded for correctly placed letters, forming complete words, using all five letters in a turn, and landing on bonus point tiles. Strategic consideration of letter usage is encouraged.

### Is Arrow Crosswords free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements. This allows for a free gameplay experience with optional enhancements or ways to support the developers.

### Who is the target audience for Arrow Crosswords?

This app is designed for crossword aficionados, Scrabble enthusiasts, and fans of word games like Words with Friends. It appeals to players who enjoy strategic, competitive, and engaging puzzle experiences.

### Can I play Arrow Crosswords against someone else?

Yes, you can challenge friends directly, match with random opponents online, or practice your skills against the game's virtual instructor, Sophie. The game is built around social and competitive play.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.24994 — 2026-04-07

Hey Arrow Crosswords Fans!

This release contains exciting new features; more crosswords; more clues; and fixes some minor bugs! Please let us know what you think at acw-support@funcraft.com ;)

### 2.0.24355 — 2026-01-16

Hey Arrow Crosswords Fans!

This release contains exciting new features; more crosswords; more clues; and fixes some minor bugs! Please let us know what you think at acw-support@funcraft.com ;)

### 2.0.21886 — 2025-05-14

Hey Arrow Crosswords Fans!

This release contains exciting new features; more crosswords; more clues; and fixes some minor bugs! Please let us know what you think at acw-support@funcraft.com ;)

### 2.0.20978 — 2025-02-10

Hey Arrow Crosswords Fans!

This release contains exciting new features; more crosswords; more clues; and fixes some minor bugs! Please let us know what you think at acw-support@funcraft.com ;)

### 2.0.19697 — 2024-10-16

Hey Arrow Crosswords Fans!

This release contains exciting new features; more crosswords; more clues; and fixes some minor bugs! Please let us know what you think at acw-support@funcraft.com ;)

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