# CrissCross Spelling Crosswords — Improve Phonics & Vocabulary

> Improve Phonics & Vocabulary (iPhone/iPad app by Robin Baral.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crisscross-spelling-crosswords/id6781901433 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robin Baral](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891670577)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 108 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-10-31

## What is CrissCross Spelling Crosswords?

CrissCross is a playful crossword app for learners practising their spelling.

Sound out words, notice spelling patterns and build confidence through quick, satisfying puzzles. British and American English are both supported, with words and spellings tailored to each. Turn on Read Words Aloud to hear recorded pronunciations of supported words after solving them.

WORDS TO EXPLORE

Word Collections builds everyday vocabulary with familiar topics such as Animals, Food and Body.

Spelling Patterns turns spelling into play, with Vowel Teams, Magic E, Bossy R, Silent Letters, Double Letters, Letter Pairs and Start Sounds.

Word Playground adds a little wordplay, including Opposites, Mix-Ups, Plus One, Two Meanings, Hear Here and Tiny Words.

CALM BY DESIGN

CrissCross is made for focused play, without streaks or pressure. Open the app, enjoy a puzzle and celebrate a small win, then put the phone down. Four hints in each puzzle offer a little help when needed, and unfinished puzzles save automatically.

No ads • No CrissCross account • No third-party analytics or advertising trackers • No push notifications • Works fully offline • Optional iCloud sync for solved puzzles

PLAY YOUR WAY

Choose a puzzle from a Topic, or try the Daily Challenges:

• Daily Puzzle with a fresh crossword each day
• Speed Run with a daily puzzle and an on-screen stopwatch
• By Ear with a daily puzzle of spoken words to spell
• Fix Mistaps with quick practice on words you've mistapped, once a few have built up

Hints are available in every mode.

SMALL WINS, CHEERFULLY UNLOCKED

Earn achievements for completing puzzles, solving without hints and other milestones. Complete every puzzle in a Topic to earn its medal, then decorate it with satisfying patterns. Specific achievements also unlock new themes and app icons.

The Starter Pack is free. Unlock more with optional, one-time Puzzle Pack purchases or choose Unlock All Puzzles. There are no subscriptions. Any new puzzles or Topics added to a Puzzle Pack you own are included automatically. Unlock All Puzzles also includes future purchasable Puzzle Packs.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Spelling Patterns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Word Collections | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Word Playground | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is CrissCross Spelling Crosswords safe?

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## Is CrissCross Spelling Crosswords legit?

CrissCross Spelling Crosswords has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for CrissCross Spelling Crosswords is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-29

No release notes.

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