Crossword Genius

Crossword Genius

Enjoy cryptic crosswords

72 ratings
86 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 15, 2019
  • May 12, 2021

Features

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About

This app offers a daily cryptic crossword and a collection of tutorial puzzles to help users improve their skills. It features an AI assistant that can provide hints, explain clues, or solve entire crosswords, and supports importing puzzles from various sources.

AI-powered cryptic crossword solver
Daily free cryptic crossword
Tutorial crossword packs
Photograph and import crosswords
Clue explanations
Auto-solve feature
Supports British non-cryptic crosswords
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What users say

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What's New in Crossword Genius

2.92

May 12, 2021

Minor improvements.

Subscription plans

Monthly Subscription

Grants full access, renews each month.

$4.991 Month
7 Days trial
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In-App Purchases

$3.99

Orlando 2

Grants access to the "Orlando 2" pack

User reviews

Great App - can’t renew subscription

Have been using this app for some years but missed an auto renewal and now cannot renew through the app - such a shame

All difficulties welcome

I like cryptic crosswords but I’m not particularly good at them. This app has crosswords at all levels including easy ones to teach you how the clues work. There is also a little dog that gives you hints and checks your answers. All round very good and well-designed app. Good content. Clean interface. Very good.
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App seems abandoned

I enjoyed this app almost daily for several years with a paid subscription, but in the last 6+ months it won’t renew and no response from the developer. Shame because it was the best cryptic crossword app out there.

Useful hints

Simon really makes cryptic crosswords easier by breaking down clues

Purchasing a subscription seems to be broken

I had a renewal failure. No problem, I thought, I’ll just resubscribe… but no. “Cannot show purchase screen! Try again later.”

This means I can’t scan or import crosswords as I used to, and no response from the support mailbox. Is this app abandonware now?

User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

App stopped working entirely (May 2025 reports)

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Daily Bites feature disappeared

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Import/upload function broken

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Restore function unsuccessful

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Floating keyboard obscures puzzle on iPad

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Split keyboard option causes crashes

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Multi-word clue answers scanned in wrong order

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Subscription verification failing despite active payment

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503 error preventing imports for extended periods

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Inconsistent photo capture accuracy

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Requested Features

11 requests

Cross-device synchronization (iCloud sync)

Feature

Bluetooth keyboard support

Feature

Progress tracking and statistics dashboard

Feature

Ability to organize puzzles into folders/groups

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Direct PDF import without screenshots

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Side-by-side view with note-taking app

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One-time purchase option instead of subscription

Feature

User feedback mechanism to improve AI explanations

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More diverse crossword content beyond cryptic

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Backup and restore functionality

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Cheaper subscription tier options

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FAQ

What is Crossword Genius?

Crossword Genius is an application designed for solving cryptic crosswords. It features an AI assistant named Ross that can provide hints, explain how clues work, or even solve entire puzzles. The app also offers daily crosswords and packs for purchase to help users improve their skills.

What are the key features of Crossword Genius?

Key features include an AI-powered solver that can assist with individual clues or entire crosswords, a new free cryptic crossword daily, tutorial packs for learning, the ability to photograph and import crosswords, and support for British non-cryptic crosswords.

How much does Crossword Genius cost?

The app offers a free daily cryptic crossword and free tutorial packs. Additional packs of crosswords with varying difficulty can be downloaded, and the app also includes ads and in-app purchases.

What kind of crosswords can I solve with this app?

The app primarily focuses on cryptic crosswords, offering both daily puzzles and downloadable packs. It also supports solving British non-cryptic (Quick) crosswords.

Can I use Crossword Genius to solve crosswords from newspapers?

Yes, you can photograph crosswords from a newspaper or magazine and solve them within the app with the AI's assistance. You can also import crosswords from the web via a share function in Safari.