# Crossword Helper

> Crossword puzzle helper for filling blanks with known letters and definitions. (iPhone/iPad app by AFKSoft.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-helper/id350386767 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AFKSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/300802963)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 58 App Store ratings · 239 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-helper/id350386767/reviews.md

## What is Crossword Helper?

N__d h_lp fi__ing in y__r bl_nks?

AFKSoft Crossword Helper is a free utility for solving crossword puzzles or other word games where the goal is to guess words and fill in blanks. If you are stuck on a difficult clue, just enter any known letters of your word, with spaces for blanks. Then you get a list of possible answers. Tap any answer to view its definition or synonyms and narrow down your choices.

Features:
* Fast startup
* Quick and simple to use
* Fast pattern searcher, find those blanks
* Searches as you type, wastes no time
* Dictionary lookup, explains it all(*)
* Thesaurus lookup, many ways to say it
* Supports British and American-style English
* Saves your search when you exit

Internet required for definitions and synonyms.

Also see our excellent Anagram & Word Lookup app, great for Scrabble(tm) players.

(*)If you're lucky.

## Key features

- Fill in crossword blanks
- Suggests possible answers
- Dictionary lookup
- Thesaurus lookup
- Supports British and American English
- Saves search history

## What do users think of Crossword Helper?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Helpful for crossword solving
- 🔍 Comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus
- 🧠 Aids in expanding vocabulary

**Cons**

- 🚨 Excessive, intrusive ads
- 🤯 App becomes unusable due to ads
- 🔍 Missing definitions for some words

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Redirects to app store or browser unexpectedly

**Most requested features**

- Ad-free paid version
- Improved dictionary coverage
- Anagram solver feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 239)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-helper/id350386767/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Drowning in uncontrollable ads

*2025-07-17, version 3.2*

It's drowning in ads. Every touch on the screen triggers a new full screen ad that needs to be dismissed only after it plays. The avalanche of ads have made this app not even useful for its original purpose.

### 1/5 — Drowning in ads

*2024-12-08*

It's drowning in ads. Every touch on the screen triggers a new full screen ad that needs to be dismissed only after it plays. The avalanche of ads have made this app not even useful for its original purpose.

### 4/5 — Galaxy user

*2024-10-29, version 3.2*

This software is very good when I get stuck for a word and I can look at Thesaurus, particularly looking at option on the word length. The one thing that is annoying is when a word is not found with a definition and therefore doesn’t show up in the Thesaurus.  I still, however appreciate the help overall that Crossword Helper provides.

### 2/5 — No ad-free version?

*2022-10-18, version 3.2*

Love the app, very helpful, however sick of how often the ads pop up. Clicked in app on “get ad free version” as I’ve used it enough to want it, but just directs to App Store page without any option to actually buy an ad free version which is not only frustrating but very misleading. Would rate much higher if it actually delivered what it advertised.

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2022-02-09, version 3.2*

Way too many ads, some 30 seconds long. I’ll find another.

### 2/5 — Too Many Ads

*2022-01-15, version 3.2*

I like what the app does, but every time you touch your screen an ad pops up!  Drives me crazy.  I deleted the app after three days.

### 1/5 — Ads make it impossible to use

*2021-08-08, version 3.2*

Can’t even type in 3 letters before an ad pops up. Impossible to look up even one work because the ads pop up every second - no exaggeration.

### 1/5 — Ads are very intrusive

*2021-06-04, version 3.2*

The same ads for 15 seconds every time you look up a word.

### 1/5 — Ridiculous

*2021-01-09, version 3.2*

Adverts now make it unusable. 
Deleted.

### 5/5 — Appy times

*2020-11-17, version 3.2*

Appsolutely brilliant

## Frequently asked questions about Crossword Helper

### What does the Crossword Helper app do?

This app is a free utility designed to assist users in solving crossword puzzles and other word games. It helps by suggesting possible words when you are stuck on a clue and have some letters filled in.

### How does the app help me solve crosswords?

You can enter any known letters of your word, using spaces for the blanks. The app then provides a list of potential answers. You can tap on an answer to view its definition or synonyms, which helps you narrow down the possibilities.

### Is the Crossword Helper app free to use?

Yes, the Crossword Helper app is completely free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a straightforward utility for puzzle enthusiasts.

### What kind of word games can this app help with?

The app is primarily designed for crossword puzzles, but it can also be useful for other word games where the objective is to guess words and fill in blanks. Its pattern searcher is effective for identifying words based on partial letter input.

### Does the app support different English styles?

Yes, the app supports both British and American-style English. This ensures that users from different regions can effectively use the app for their word game needs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2016-11-14

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

- fixed input problem
- misc fixes

### 3.1 — 2016-11-03

- fixes missing cursor
- misc fixes

### 3.0 — 2016-10-20

- Updated for iOS10
- Support for iPhone 6/7 screen
- Aded option to show/hide index
- Misc fixes

### 2.4 — 2013-11-14

- updates for iOS7
- changed wapedia to wikipedia
- misc fixes

### 2.2 — 2012-11-26

bug fixes

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