# Cross Boss — user reviews > 67 indexed App Store user reviews of Cross Boss by KEP Games, rated 4.20/5 from 59 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-boss/id811255164/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-boss/id811255164.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 34 · 4★ 15 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 6 ## Newest reviews (14 of 67) ### 4/5 — Enjoyable *2024-11-06, version 1.4.17* This is a very fun way to play competitive crosswords. My only complaint is that the notifications to tell you that it’s your turn stopped after the first day. I’ve doubled checked all my settings, and nothing seems to make the notifications work. Otherwise, lots of fun! ### 3/5 — Why 48 hours? *2024-10-17, version 1.4.16* I really like this game, however I’ve lost count of the number of games that have been fortified because someone didn’t play back within 48 hours. Why not give the option to force the forfeit or give another 48 hours? I just feel this option would make this very good game a 5 star game. ### 3/5 — Beware of Peter!! *2024-06-18, version 1.4.15* There are two guys that write these crosswords, Mark and Peter. Mark’s puzzles are fun, but Peter’s are full of obscure clues that only Peter and his mom know the answers to. It seriously takes the fun out of the game. Also a LOT of ads, but you can just close the app and they disappear. We demand more Mark puzzles, Peter needs to go play Sudoku or something. ### 3/5 — Great but. *2019-12-13, version 1.3.15* Puzzle creator Anax needs to give simpler clues! I’ve had so many puzzles from him where both my opponent and I need to reveal letter to finish the puzzle. It’s not fun - bring back the old puzzles please! ### 4/5 — First date *2019-01-28, version 1.3.9* First night with this app. Finally can play crossword competitively. Thank you. I tend not to play with myself, only with others. ;) ### 4/5 — Cross Boss *2016-09-30, version 1.2.11* Really like this game, some of the clues are nigh on impossible though, but there's always the option to reveal a letter. Would recommend the game for anyone who wants to use their brain and have some fun! The chat function is nice too! 😊 ### 4/5 — Excellent but... *2016-04-23, version 1.2.7* Love the game. Addictive and fun. Wish there was a 'single player' version, with clues unlocked so just a normal crossword. ### 3/5 — Great game but subscription IAP?! *2016-04-17, version 1.2.7* Nice game guys but making the no ads IAP is a new low for the App Store. Not seen anything quite like it. Come on... Make it a one off, not a new purchase every six months; you're being greedy. ### 3/5 — Not bad *2016-03-28, version 1.2.7* Only played a few games, but good so far. A little frustrating waiting for opponents to take their turn. ### 5/5 — Great game *2016-03-27, version 1.2.7* Love this! Best game I've downloaded. ### 5/5 — Absolutely fab! *2016-03-23, version 1.2.7* For people who love words and a bit of competition, this is perfect! Came across it by accident on a Facebook ad, so glad I downloaded it! I'm far too excited by it :) ### 5/5 — Great! *2016-03-20, version 1.2.7* I'm not the greatest fan of such games like this, but it's great. Ads are a bit annoying, but bearable! ### 5/5 — Top *2016-03-20, version 1.2.7* Einfach super ### 4/5 — Great fun *2016-03-17, version 1.2.7* The only feedback I have is that I wish there was an option to start a game with all the clues revealed. Besides that the game is really fun and addictive. My first time playing cross words too ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — So much potential *2020-02-28, version 1.3.16* I was excited with I saw this, instantly downloaded it. Went through the tutorial and started to play, couldn’t figure it out. Not user friendly. Tried to complete a vertical word and it started to fill on horizontal without seeing the clue. Got frustrated within 5 min and deleted app. ### 1/5 — There is no way to type out a word *2020-02-14, version 1.3.16* I’m always down for a new crossword game, but this one seems to have a bug. You unlock a clue to answer it, but no keyboard pops up. How are you supposed to play if you can’t type? ### 1/5 — Horrible Game! *2020-01-26, version 1.3.16* First, you tap to unlock a clue, but then there’s no keyboard that pops up so you can fill in an answer! This is a total waste of time! ### 1/5 — Broken *2016-02-09, version 1.2.6* May be good if it worked, crashes EVERY TIME with Error 0 on multiplayer. Just glad it was free. Although it's taking up my valuable memory an my device. ### 1/5 — Scherz oder was?? *2015-09-18, version 1.2.1* Seit wann, wartet man wegen einer einzigen App, bis man IOS updated?? 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 ### 1/5 — Kann man nur mit Freunden spielen. *2015-07-28, version 1.2.1* Das Spiel ist leider nur mit Freunden zu spielen, wer also so wie ich lieber alleine spielt, sollte sich was anderes suchen. Schade ### 1/5 — Nein! *2015-05-02, version 1.1.1* Katastrophale App. ### 2/5 — Way too many ads *2024-02-17, version 1.4.13* I had to remove the app and find another. While I understand there is a need for the ads, it’s not worth making two moves and then having to watch for such a long ad. Sorry! ### 2/5 — Abstürzen *2018-11-25, version 1.3.8* Im Moment stürzt es pausenlos ab. Kann man fast nicht mehr spielen. Schade habe ich sehr gern gehabt! ### 2/5 — Game fine. Ads too intrusive *2016-11-02, version 1.2.13* This is a good game all the while you're playing but the 20-30 second ads between turns is game breaking. Literally have to restart the app after every turn to avoid the unskippable ads.. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — reaalllyy good *2025-05-03, version 1.4.18* Really good app ### 5/5 — Love this app *2024-01-30, version 1.4.13* Absolutely love this app, unfortunately, I cannot figure out a way to get notifications to work on iPhone but I had no issues when I had a Google pixel. ### 5/5 — Masterpiece! *2023-09-11, version 1.4.9* I love playing this game! I am so glad I stumbled upon it, I cannot stop playing. I just wish there more people playing so I could have opponents!! Get this game you will not be disappointed!! ### 5/5 — Good game! *2020-10-31, version 1.4.0* Very fun way to play crossword with others. You never know who will win. ### 5/5 — Game itself is great *2020-02-25, version 1.3.16* I really like the concept of this game. Like Othello, Stones, etc., but with words. The user interface is really easy to learn and works well. (Some of the reviews say there is no keyboard to enter a word after unlocking a clue. Each turn is broken down into 2 parts. Each part can be used to unlock a clue, reveal a letter or fill in a word. Unlocking a clue requires 1 part—it does not automatically let you enter a word. You have to choose the “Fill in word” option, and then the keyboard will be available. The tutorial tips explain it all clearly.) That said... On the other hand, I just wish it had a one-time purchase cost or ad-removal cost, rather than requiring users to repeatedly pay for temporary(6 months) ad-free play. If you play against an opponent who has not removed ads, the delays will still affect both players. First, I am not one to resent a developer for using ads and/or micro-transactions in their game. That’s just how the free-to-play app system works, and hopefully no one expects a creator to not get some compensation. It takes a lot of work to develop and upkeep a game. Second, I am not against repeated or subscription charges in a game IF it actually provides something extra or valuable. But I do not want to have to pay repeatedly to NOT have something happen. Unfortunately, there is a double standard when it comes to ads. Advertisers pay developers to put ads in their game, but developers too often use ads as an annoyance mechanism to push players into paying for their removal. In my opinion...just another piece of a cracked economic system. But again...the game itself is great. ### 5/5 — Finally! A competitive crossword app *2018-10-18, version 1.3.7* I’ve been waiting for a competitive crossword app for ages. Now I can play with my gf while away for work. ### 5/5 — Laid Back Fun *2016-11-15* You learn a lot too. At a dignified pace :) ### 5/5 — Excellent and polished *2016-09-24, version 1.2.11* Really good turn-based mechanic. Happily paid for 6 months of ad-free pay. ### 5/5 — Crossword *2016-09-21, version 1.2.11* Excellent game ### 5/5 — Very Good *2016-05-10, version 1.2.8* I love word games but often find they get boring after a while, or they are not much of a challenge. This is different, not just a normal crossword. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*