# Crossword - by puzzling.com — The World's Biggest Puzzle

> A massive collection of daily and classic crossword puzzles and word games. (iPhone/iPad app by AppyNation Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-by-puzzlingcom/id859866568 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 43,204 App Store ratings · 479 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 470 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2014-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-by-puzzlingcom/id859866568/reviews.md

## What is Crossword?

Solve thousands of clues in the biggest and best crossword puzzle ever! 

Now you can enjoy a new crossword challenge every day with this giant collection of hundreds of original puzzles.

There are over 80,000 unique clues to solve as well as dozens of quests to complete and trophies to collect!

Choose from TWELVE game modes:

 ■ DAILY THEMED PUZZLE

 Enjoy a new crossword each day, featuring clues linked to a trivia fact about today's date that's revealed on completion! 

 ■ WORLD'S BIGGEST Crossword

 Explore over 2,500 crossword puzzles. The classic puzzle enjoyed by millions of players worldwide.

 ■ WORLD'S TALLEST Crossword

 A collection of 1,000 extra-large puzzles - bigger grids, longer words, tougher clues! How high can you build the tower?

 ■ DAILY DIAMOND Crossword

 Earn extra rewards with a snack-sized bonus puzzle each day.

 ■ SEVEN WORDS Puzzle

 Solve the clues and use the scrambled letter blocks to find 7 hidden words.

 ■ CRYPTOGRAM Puzzle

 Break the code, reveal the quote!
 
 ■ CODEWORDS Puzzle

 Decipher the code to complete the crossword grid. Each square is marked with a number corresponding with one letter of the alphabet. Look for patterns and use your powers of deduction to crack the code!

 ■ WORD GRID Puzzle

 Slide the tiles from the edge of the grid into the blank squares to spell out words. Unlike a regular crossword, there are no clues so instead you'll have to use logic to choose between the available letters for each square.

 ■ QUOTE FALLS Puzzle

 Place the letter tiles from each column into the correct squares on the grid to spell out a famous quotation!

 ■ BRITISH CRYPTICS Crossword

 The ultimate challenge - cryptic crosswords use their own obscure rules to hide the answer in the clue, using anagrams, double meanings, and a host of other subtle tricks. If you get completely stumped on a clue, you can swap it out for an easier, non-cryptic alternative.

 ■ FACT OF THE DAY

 Curious facts to puzzle the mind!

 ■ MISSING LETTERS

 Solve the curious conundrum, reveal the word.

 Also look out for special timed events!

Complete all the core challenges to earn the title of Crossword Superstar!

 + Solve all 80,000+ clues
 + Complete all 10,000+ puzzles
 + Collect all 45 trophies
 + Complete all 57 quests
 + Unlock all 10 achievements


SUPPORT

Please select the [HELP] option from the Pause Menu (the gear icon at the top-right of the game screen) if you require assistance.

If you require further assistance or are unable to access the in-game help, you can contact us via email: support@puzzling.com

Crossword is free to play, but contains optional paid items to unlock content more quickly.


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## Key features

- Thousands of unique clues
- Hundreds of original puzzles
- Daily themed puzzles
- World's Biggest and Tallest crosswords
- Multiple game modes (Cryptogram, Codewords, Word Grid)
- Trophies, quests, and achievements
- Timed events

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Ultra Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Crossword?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Entertaining and user-friendly
- 🧠 Educational and practical
- 🤔 Challenging but not too difficult
- 🕰️ Good for passing time

**Cons**

- 💰 Tokens/coins required to play more puzzles
- 📺 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🇬🇧 Some clues use British slang/terms
- 🔁 Repetitive use of same words in puzzles

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes after updates
- Inconsistent behavior with token/coin rewards
- Clues/answers not matching properly

**Most requested features**

- Allow exchanging coins for tokens
- Provide more tokens/coins for completing puzzles
- Add option to view past completed puzzles
- Improve navigation and reduce interruptions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 479)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-by-puzzlingcom/id859866568/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A warm hug

*2026-08-22, version 4.8*

I remember years ago helping a friend with this programme and I am so happy to have found it. As soon as the familiar music starts then a warm hug and comfy slippers came to mind. A million thank you’s for bringing back memories. Very addictive xxx

### 5/5 — Great fun and it’s actually free

*2026-08-08, version 4.8*

Hard to find a great crossword puzzle that doesn’t require payment to remove ads, or just runs ads after every puzzle or bonus. If you’re a cruciverbalist you have to get this app, over 10,000 puzzles and few ads… is this heaven?

### 1/5 — Not working

*2026-08-08, version 4.8*

Not working for a week now

### 2/5 — Stopped working

*2026-08-07, version 4.8*

This app stopped working a week or two ago. It won’t load

### 2/5 — There is no dual portrait support

*2026-07-30, version 4.8*

This is a deal breaker . While my iPad charges, the crossword app forces me to use it with the charger running towards me, instead of floating free at the top. This has meant I’ve had to change my charger very often as the neck of the cable is stressed. 
I tried fixing the orientation on my iPad, to what works, but yours is the only app that does not comply.

I really use this app and hope you can update this aspect. Thank you very much

### 5/5 — Very Cool Game

*2026-07-24, version 4.8*

For once a game that is honest, not to many ads and did I say always enjoyable to play. 
Thank You TEAM.

### 5/5 — Crossword

*2026-07-23, version 4.8*

Brilliant keeps you hooked and has great clues

### 3/5 — Ads!

*2026-07-22, version 4.8*

Great puzzles if there were no ads.

### 5/5 — Quotes

*2026-07-18, version 4.8*

Can't get enough of 'em

### 4/5 — Ads

*2026-07-09, version 4.8*

Too many ads

## Frequently asked questions about Crossword

### What is this app?

This app offers a massive collection of crossword puzzles and various word games. It features thousands of unique clues and hundreds of original puzzles, with new challenges available daily. You can enjoy different game modes, complete quests, and collect trophies.

### What are the main features?

Key features include daily themed puzzles, the 'World's Biggest' and 'World's Tallest' crossword collections, and several other game modes like Cryptogram, Codewords, and Word Grid. The app also includes quests, trophies, and achievements to unlock.

### Is this app free to play?

Yes, the app is free to play. However, it contains optional paid items that can be purchased to unlock content more quickly. These in-app purchases are not required to enjoy the core gameplay.

### What kind of puzzles can I play?

You can play a variety of puzzles including daily themed crosswords, classic crosswords, extra-large crosswords, cryptograms, codewords, word grids, and quote falls puzzles. There are also British Cryptics for an advanced challenge.

### How do I get help if I'm stuck?

If you need assistance, you can select the [HELP] option from the Pause Menu, which is accessible via the gear icon in the top-right corner of the game screen. For further help or if you cannot access the in-game help, you can contact support via email at support@puzzling.com.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.8 — 2026-07-02

Yet another massive update!

We've added over 700 new puzzles:

  - 100 more Daily Diamond puzzles
  - 100 more 'World's Tallest' puzzles
  - 100 more Cryptograms puzzles
  - 100 more Seven Words puzzles
  - 100 more Codewords puzzles
  - 100 more Word Grid puzzles
  - 100 more Quote Falls puzzles
  - Lots more Daily Themed Puzzles

We've also got more of our new 'Jigsaw' events lined up - running monthly!

### 4.7 — 2026-04-20

Massive update!

We've added over 1,000 new puzzles.

  - 361 more 'World's Biggest' puzzles
  - 100 more Daily Diamond puzzles
  - 100 more 'World's Tallest' puzzles
  - 100 more Cryptograms puzzles
  - 100 more Seven Words puzzles
  - 100 more Codewords puzzles
  - 100 more Word Grid puzzles
  - 100 more Quote Falls puzzles
  - Lots more Daily Themed Puzzles

Also, look out for out new 'Jigsaw' events - running monthly!

### 4.6 — 2025-12-17

Another huge update!

We've added over 1,000 new puzzles.

  - 361 more 'World's Biggest' puzzles
  - 100 more 'World's Tallest' puzzles
  - 100 more Cryptograms puzzles
  - 100 more Seven Words puzzles
  - 100 more Codewords puzzles
  - 100 more Word Grid puzzles
  - 100 more Quote Falls puzzles
  - Lots more Daily Themed Puzzles
 
** We've also added a little more polish and fixed a couple of bugs! **

### 4.5 — 2025-09-29

Another big update!

We've added a whole new puzzle type.

 - Play 'Missing Letters' every day

We've added over 500 new puzzles.

  - 300 more Daily Diamond Crosswords
  - 100 more Cryptograms
  - Lots more Daily Themed Puzzles

** We've also fixed a couple of bugs! **

### 4.4 — 2025-09-15

Another big update!

We've added a whole new puzzle type.

 - Play 'Missing Letters' every day

We've added over 500 new puzzles.

  - 300 more Daily Diamond Crosswords
  - 100 more Cryptograms
  - Lots more Daily Themed Puzzles

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