# Crossly — Multiplayer crossword puzzles > Multiplayer crossword game with strategic scoring and interactive features. (iPhone/iPad app by Mercury Intermedia, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossly/id871860021 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mercury Intermedia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300669006) - Category: Games, Puzzle, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10 · 30 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-07-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-08 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossly/id871860021/reviews.md ## What is Crossly? Challenge your friends in the fun strategic word game that combines classic crosswords with the spirit of friendly competition! In Crossly™, two players take turns filling out the board, accumulating points for each correct clue by gaining a point for each letter in the clue and subtracting a point from their opponent for any of their intersecting answers. Clean design, fluid animations and playful messaging work together to make this the best crosswords experience in the App Store. Features: - Endless Gameplay: Crossly pulls from tens of thousands of clues to generate unique crossword puzzles on the fly for optimal replay value. No two boards are ever alike! - Steal & Taunt: When you or your opponent miss a word, the other player may choose to steal for an extra turn and send a friendly taunt using animated GIFs powered by GIPHY - Peeks: For hard-to-guess clues, you may use one Peek per turn to reveal a letter of your choice. That letter is only visible to the player who initiates the Peek. Bonus Peeks are awarded for completing games and Peek Packs may be acquired via In-App Purchase. - Penciling: Penciling allows you to work on the board at any time, changing answers and adjusting your strategy as more words are completed. All penciled words are saved, even when your network connection is offline. - Premium Mode: Play unlimited games for free, or unlock Premium Mode for 15 bonus Peeks and colorful themes. Show your love by choosing your own price to upgrade! ## Key features - Endless unique crossword puzzles - Steal turns and send taunts - Peek at letters for difficult clues - Pencil in and change answers - Offline saving of penciled words - Premium mode with bonus peeks and themes ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | "LOVE" Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time | | "It's Cool" Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time | | "Meh" Premium Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time | | Peek Pack - 5 Peeks | $0.99 | one-time | | Peek Pack - 15 Peeks | $1.99 | one-time | | Peek Pack - 25 Peeks | $2.99 | one-time | | Peek Pack - 100 Peeks | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 73) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossly/id871860021/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Took away taunts *2024-01-17, version 2.0* The best feature of the app was the selfie taunts and they’re gone 🥺 two stars. ### 3/5 — Crashes *2023-01-12, version 1.2.3* It crashes when I buy stuff beware I didn’t get my peeks ### 3/5 — Minor bugs *2020-06-17, version 1.2.3* A lot of fun, but a little buggy. Couldn't play against someone on the same wifi network. Doesn't register a win after a steal for the last square. Otherwise great and just what I was looking for! ### 1/5 — Horrible app that never loads *2020-03-10, version 1.2.2* Just spins forever! Tried to have three other friends load it and no one could get it to launch. We all deleted it and give you 1 star, 0 stars would be more appropriate! ### 1/5 — App won't load. Just spins forever *2020-01-13, version 1.2.2* App may just not be updated for IOS 13.3. When you click on app it never loads ### 4/5 — Fun Game, Not Perfect *2019-11-07, version 1.2.2* Our family always has head-to-head matches going on, and it’s been really fun. There’s a lot of friendly rivalry that goes on inside the games and in real life as a result. Sometimes the clues don’t make sense or I’m pretty sure the words don’t exist. But for the most part this is a very enjoyable app. ### 3/5 — Good app, bad puzzles *2019-06-20, version 1.1.1* I only play this with people I know, who agree to use only their minds as a resource. No looking things up on the internet, in books, or asking other friends. The app works well, but starting a match can be a little finicky. We agree to never use peeks, but the stealing mechanic is fun. All of that is overshadowed by the feeling that the puzzles are simply bad. They seem to be programmatically generated from a database of clues and answers. You end up with puzzles that lack cohesion and are often too difficult due to too much esoterica, rather than being difficult due to cleverness. On top of that, the answers can be poorly constructed and often break NYT crossword conventions. ### 5/5 — Criminally underrated *2018-12-31, version 1.1.1* This is simply the only competitive crossword app of its kind, and it does the job splendidly! There are occasional errors and quite a few very hard questions, but that’s why you have two people playing and it makes it truly competitive, no matter your level. There should more people playing this! ### 3/5 — iPad *2017-11-13, version 1.1.1* Needs iPad support. ### 4/5 — Good app, not so good crosswords *2017-09-04, version 1.1.1* The crosswords could be better. The words don't always make sense, like I got ohos as a word that means surprised sound I also got "randr". But most of them are good. The app however is so far super. I think I would prefer a little color. Maybe the text box or the gray boxes could be a light blue. I love being able to play with friends though and that I refreshed automatically. ## Frequently asked questions about Crossly ### What is Crossly? Crossly is a multiplayer word game that combines classic crossword puzzles with competitive gameplay. Two players take turns filling out the board, scoring points for correct clues and strategically impacting their opponent's score. ### How do I play Crossly? Players take turns filling in words on a crossword grid. You earn points for each letter in a correct clue and can subtract points from your opponent by intersecting their answers. Features like 'Steal & Taunt' and 'Peeks' add interactive elements to the game. ### Is Crossly free to play? The app offers unlimited games for free. However, there are optional in-app purchases, such as 'Peek Packs', and a 'Premium Mode' that can be unlocked by choosing your own price to upgrade, offering bonus features. ### Can I play Crossly offline? Yes, the 'Penciling' feature allows you to work on the board and change answers at any time, even when your network connection is offline. All penciled words are saved. ### What makes Crossly different from other crossword apps? Crossly focuses on a competitive multiplayer experience with unique scoring mechanics, the ability to steal turns and taunt opponents, and interactive features like peeking at letters. It also offers endless gameplay with dynamically generated puzzles. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2023-08-30 - Improved Taunting feature allows users to taunt their opponents after a steal using animated GIFs powered by GIPHY. - Optimized for newer iPhone models/OS versions - Stability improvements - General bug fixes ### 1.2.3 — 2020-04-02 - Fixed an issue that could cause the game to get stuck during startup. ### 1.2.2 — 2019-10-24 This release includes a good bit of optimizations and a few fixes sprinkled in for good measure. Most notably, the Pass Turn item once again describes its purpose accurately. We decided this was better than renaming it Crash Now. ### 1.2.1 — 2019-08-23 - Fixes several Voiceover layout issues, especially related to the keyboard - Additional reliability and performance improvements ### 1.2.0 — 2019-08-13 - This release includes many cosmetic and layout improvements especially for newer devices - We've also thrown in fixes for several minor issues and performance improvements ## Apps similar to Crossly | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Crossword Cash Earn Word Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-cash-earn-word-games/id6471887989) | 4.6 (1,319) | Free | Games | | [Wurdian: Multiplayer Word Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wurdian-multiplayer-word-game/id1542251570) | 4.8 (124) | Free | Games | | [Hangman Online: Word Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangman-online-word-game/id1372654425) | 4.0 (336) | Free | Games | | [Crossword: Arrowword](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-arrowword/id1485345280) | 4.5 (37) | Free | Games | | [Crossword Champ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-champ/id1112945822) | 4.3 (420) | Free | Games | | [Mini Crossword Easy Daily](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-crossword-easy-daily/id6469047975) | 4.7 (267) | Free | Games | --- *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 2026-06-08.*