# Crosswise - The Smartest Puzzle Game - Word and Number Puzzles

> A challenging puzzle game of unscrambling letters and numbers into magic squares. (iPhone/iPad app by Nick Vowell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswise-the-smartest-puzzle-game-word-and-number-puzzles/id1139982357 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nick Vowell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064752888)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswise-the-smartest-puzzle-game-word-and-number-puzzles/id1139982357/reviews.md

## What is Crosswise?

Get ready for a true brain challenge. Crosswise is a game of unscrambling letters or numbers into magic squares. It starts easy and gets challenging quickly. Over 700 puzzles included!

To play Crosswise, simply drag and drop the scrambled tiles to complete each magic square.

A magic square of NUMBERS is a square of numbers arranged so that the numbers in each horizontal, vertical, and diagonal row add up to the same value. A magic square of WORDS is a square of letters arranged so that the letters in each horizontal and vertical row forms a valid and unique word.

## Key features

- Unscramble letters and numbers
- Complete magic squares
- Drag and drop tile mechanic
- Over 700 puzzles
- Increasing difficulty levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints + No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswise-the-smartest-puzzle-game-word-and-number-puzzles/id1139982357/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really awesome

*2017-07-30*

Great game!!

### 5/5 — Best word game ever

*2016-08-08*

Super fun, entertaining, and addictive. High recommend getting this game

### 5/5 — Best puzzle game!!!

*2016-08-08*

I'm addicted and can't stop playing!! I feel like I'm getting smarter with every level!!

## Frequently asked questions about Crosswise

### What is Crosswise?

Crosswise is a puzzle game where you unscramble letters or numbers to form magic squares. It features over 700 puzzles with increasing difficulty, playable on iPhone and iPad.

### How do you play Crosswise?

You play Crosswise by dragging and dropping scrambled tiles to correctly arrange them into a magic square. For number squares, rows must add up to the same value; for word squares, rows must form valid words.

### Does Crosswise have ads?

No, Crosswise is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted puzzle-solving experience.

### What devices support Crosswise?

Crosswise is available on iPhone and iPad, making it accessible for users on Apple mobile devices.

### What is the age rating for Crosswise?

Crosswise has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### How many puzzles are in Crosswise?

Crosswise includes over 700 puzzles to challenge players, offering a substantial amount of content.

### When was Crosswise last updated?

Crosswise was last updated on September 3, 2016, with version 1.0.

### What is the user rating for Crosswise?

Crosswise has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars based on 8 user reviews.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2016-09-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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All apps by Nick Vowell: https://appshunter.io/developer/1064752888

## Related topics

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