# Crossword Climber — One gigantic puzzle!

> Solve thousands of challenging crossword clues to climb a virtual mountain. (iPhone/iPad app by AppyNation Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-climber/id1274503199 (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 526 App Store ratings · 125 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-climber/id1274503199/reviews.md

## What is Crossword Climber?

Put your word skills to the ultimate test.

Climb the mountain one step at a time by solving thousands of challenging crossword clues.

Can you make it to the top and claim the title of Greatest of All Time?

■ 7,500 unique clues!
■ Play at your own pace - perfect for idle moments
■ Use hints if you get stuck on a word
■ From the makers of One Clue Crossword & Picture Perfect Crossword


SUPPORT

Please select the [HELP] option from the Pause Menu (the gear icon at the bottom-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: community@appynation.com

Crossword Climber is free to play, but contains optional paid items to help progress more quickly.
You can disable in-app purchase functionality in your device's settings if you do not want to use this feature.

Please visit www.appynation.com or /bigpuzzles on Facebook for more great free puzzle games!

## Key features

- Thousands of unique crossword clues
- Play at your own pace
- In-game hints available
- Massive single puzzle experience
- Track your progress to the top

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hints Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hints Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Crossword Climber?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🧠 Good brain workout
- ⏰ Kills time
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🎁 Stingy with hints
- 🤔 Clues don't always match answers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch after iOS update
- Ads prevent returning to the game
- Hints not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Option to mix up letters
- More varied difficulty levels
- Rewards or achievements for completing levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 125)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-climber/id1274503199/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Crossword climber

*2026-04-28, version 1.2*

I love the game, but please update thank you

### 3/5 — Good Game……but

*2025-06-25*

This is a great game, but I have only given it 3 stars because after 2 days of playing, every time I try to open the game, it just shuts down on me, no warning, just reverts to my Home Screen. This has happened on 2 different machines now. If this is a bug, and it could be fixed, I would be a very happy bunny.

### 3/5 — Great

*2025-02-19*

Good brain workout. Really love it. I was 2362 words in. Watched a video for free coins, then it had a glitch, so I had to start from the beginning. I was not impressed by that.

### 1/5 — Unplayable

*2024-12-02*

Have been playing this game for many years without problems.  After the last iOS update, game crashes as soon as play screen loads up. Tried restarting iPad but problem persists.  Game is now unplayable.

### 3/5 — Doesn’t give me hints

*2024-01-01*

I enjoy this game but lately, after watching the ads where it says I’ll get a new hint, it doesn’t give me the hint. This very frustrating since I just sat and watched an ad to get a free hint.

### 5/5 — Great

*2022-04-20*

Good brain workout. Really love it

### 5/5 — Fun

*2020-09-29, version 1.2*

Actually is a fun game tbh

### 5/5 — Crossword!

*2020-07-13, version 1.2*

Fun, fun, fast game!  Addictive!

### 5/5 — So far so good

*2020-06-22, version 1.2*

Nice to have a challenge before I fall asleep

### 2/5 — Love it

*2020-05-27, version 1.2*

Great game different take on traditional crossword.

## Frequently asked questions about Crossword Climber

### What is Crossword Climber?

Crossword Climber is a mobile game that challenges your word skills by presenting you with thousands of unique crossword clues. The objective is to solve these clues to climb a virtual mountain, testing your vocabulary and problem-solving abilities.

### How do I play Crossword Climber?

You play by solving individual crossword clues to progress up a mountain. The game is designed to be played at your own pace, making it suitable for short bursts of play. Hints are available if you encounter a clue you find difficult.

### Is Crossword Climber free to play?

Yes, Crossword Climber is free to play. However, it does offer optional paid items that can help you progress more quickly through the game. You can disable in-app purchase functionality in your device's settings if you prefer not to use this feature.

### What kind of puzzles are in Crossword Climber?

The app features a gigantic, single crossword puzzle with 7,500 unique clues. This provides a substantial and continuous challenge for players looking for an in-depth word puzzle experience.

### What if I get stuck on a clue?

If you get stuck on a word or clue, the app provides hints to help you. You can access these hints within the game to assist your progress up the mountain.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-02-02

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

New 'climb the mountain' feature!
iPhone X support!
More polish!
Bug fixes!

### 1.1 — 2017-11-17

More free hints!
More polish!
Bug fixes!

### 1.0 — 2017-11-01

No release notes.

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