# Black Ink Crosswords — user reviews

> 8 indexed App Store user reviews of Black Ink Crosswords by Red Sweater Software, rated 4.40/5 from 21 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-ink-crosswords/id312142427/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-ink-crosswords/id312142427.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 17 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 3

## Most critical reviews (8 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — still Inaccessible on Ipad Using Voiceover

*2024-02-04, version 2.0.3*

Ok I got the latest update. I guess you are never gonna show us a grid structure like real crosswords. Besides that the worst thing is when e.g. square 4a is selected and I type on my braille display the result is not entered into 4a. I give you one star for at least considering accessibility. Better than most developers.

### 3/5 — Which puzzles have I completed?

*2024-02-03*

Enjoying the app: it's a very clean design and comfortable to use. The biggest frustration that I have is that the puzzle library doesn't indicate which puzzles I haven't begun, which I have started, and which I have completed. They all look the same. I have an NYT subscription so perhaps the problem is unique to those puzzles?

Also, puzzle and progress sync across iPhone and iPad would be great. Sometimes I want to pick up a puzzle I'm working on on the bus but I can't because it doesn't know what I did at home on my iPad.

**Developer response:** Hi there - thanks for the feedback. Yeah, this is a problem and I hope to address it in a future update. Stay tuned! Hopefully after a couple updates you'll be singing 5 stars worth of praise :)

### 5/5 — Wonderful, intuitive app

*2025-05-24, version 2.3.3*

A dream to use, has really gotten me into crosswords and helped me get better at them.

### 5/5 — Kudos for including a one time purchase

*2024-04-17, version 2.1*

I like that there’s an option to buy the premium features once instead of subscribe

### 5/5 — Super-refined crossword app

*2024-02-24*

Has a few built in puzzle feeds and the ability to import any puzzles in the .puz AcrossLite format. Companion to the long-standing Mac version. Super clear; no ads; good design. Lots of settings, too: I had to adjust things slightly to make it ideal for me, but with those customizations, it’s great. Top app!

### 5/5 — my preferred crossword app

*2024-02-02*

my favourite feature is being able to solve nyt puzzles without all the graphical hints that lessen the solving experience. i want the focus on the solving experience—not circles, animations, or other constructor conceits which shout “look at what i made”.

i often begin trying to solve downs-only, so a way to (initially) avoid showing acrosses would be useful. an across-only mode would make sense as well.

i appreciate the regular-sized keyboard. it results in fewer fat-fingered typos.

requests
 - timing statistics for tracking mental changes. being able to export to numbers would be great.
 - option to reduce the clue type size to avoid the 3-lines puzzle “bounce”

### 5/5 — My Daily Dose

*2024-02-02, version 2.0.3*

I use Black Ink on my phone every morning to complete the NYT and WSJ crosswords. It’s simple and straight-forward, and never gets in my way. Try it!

### 5/5 — Feeds my need

*2024-02-02, version 2.0.3*

I am a crossword maniac and Black Ink gives me the flavor I crave. Big props for such a well-designed, fluid experience, and the tie-ins to all my favorite crossword suppliers. Love it a lot.

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