# Crosscue — Private crossword solving

> Private crossword solving (iPhone/iPad app by ANDREW THOMAS HESS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosscue/id6770981139 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ANDREW THOMAS HESS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896768041)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Word
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosscue/id6770981139/reviews.md

## What is Crosscue?

Crosscue is a fast, privacy-first crossword solver for people who want the
puzzle, not the strings attached.

SOLVE YOUR PUZZLES

• Import .puz and .ipuz crossword files  
• Download supported daily mini crosswords in the app  
• Navigate naturally between across and down clues  
• Use rebus entries, pencil mode, mistake highlighting, and reveal tools  
• Keep your progress with automatic saving

BUILD A SOLVING HABIT

• Browse completed and in-progress puzzles in your archive  
• Track solve times, completion rates, streaks, and personal records  
• Share a clean result card without exposing puzzle answers  
• Use widgets and shortcuts to get back to solving quickly

CHALLENGE FRIENDS—OPTIONALLY

Create a private, invite-only Challenge Board and compare daily-mini solve times
with friends. No account is required: choose a handle, share an invite link, and
start solving. Adding an avatar photo is always optional.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

• No ads  
• No analytics  
• No tracking  
• No account required  
• Core solving works offline  
• Optional iCloud sync keeps your puzzle library on your Apple devices

Crosscue includes accessibility support for VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, keyboard
navigation, reduced motion, and high-contrast display settings.

Your puzzles are yours. Open one and get solving.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.6.2 — 2026-08-24

Two solver-requested improvements:
• On-screen keyboard toggle — turn off the on-screen keyboard in Settings if you use a Bluetooth or physical keyboard, and reclaim the screen.
• Landscape layout — turn your device sideways and the grid fills the full height on the left, with a scrollable clue list beside it. Great on a tablet.
• Corrected display issue in clue section where clue text and numbers where not being displayed properly.
Fully offline, no accounts, no ads, no tracking.

### 1.4.3 — 2026-06-25

- Challenge Boards
- Invite deep links
- Avatars
- Much More

### 1.2.7 — 2026-05-26

No release notes.

## More apps by ANDREW THOMAS HESS

- [Ledger — Who owes who](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ledger-who-owes-who/id6793771840)

All apps by ANDREW THOMAS HESS: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896768041

## Related topics

[offline crossword puzzle apps](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/offline-crossword-puzzle-apps) · [crosswords offline](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/crosswords-offline)

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