# Crossword Pro - the Puzzle App — Crosswords: 3000 great Puzzles

> Classic arrow word crossword puzzles with 3,000 puzzles and customizable interfaces. (iPhone/iPad app by the binary family.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-pro-the-puzzle-app/id445328274 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [the binary family](https://appshunter.io/developer/307768703)
- Category: Games, Education, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 92 App Store ratings · 198 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 259 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2011-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-pro-the-puzzle-app/id445328274/reviews.md

## What is Crossword Pro?

Crossword Pro is a classic crossword app with a useful twist. In arrow words puzzles, the clues are shown right in the puzzle grid, making them easy to view and play on the iPad and iPhone screen. 

This lovingly produced app includes 3,000 all-new Arrow Words puzzles in 4 levels. Easier levels use simpler words and a smaller grid, perfect for a short break. Harder levels have tougher clues for hours of challenging fun. Also, careful editing and a huge pool of words ensure that clues don’t repeat too often. 

The sound and graphics are also designed for true crossword aficionados. Choose from four visual interfaces that recreate the atmosphere of the crossword in the Sunday paper. If you miss using your favorite pen to solve puzzels, you’ll love the optional sounds of a moving pen as you fill in the squares, custom recorded for each letter! 

PLEASE NOTE: our puzzles are created by British puzzle editors especially with players from Commonwealth countries in mind. Of course, North American players are welcome to join the fun. 

Features: 

• Once you’ve solved an Crossword Pro puzzle on the iPad, you’ll never go back to paper!
• 3,000 free puzzles, 4 difficulty levels and 2 grid sizes 
• 4 interface options: Classic, News, Colour, Dark Mode 
• Optional sound effects and background music 


The premium service is offered as a monthly or yearly subscription that does renew automatically and can be managed via the iTunes account settings. The costs for the premium service are either $1,99 per month or $9,99 per year. View the privacy policy here: http://thebinaryfamily.com/privacy-policy/

– New subscribers can choose a one-week trial subscription at no cost.
– Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
– Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
– Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase

http://thebinaryfamily.com/terms-of-use

## Key features

- 3,000 arrow word puzzles
- 4 difficulty levels
- 2 grid sizes
- 4 interface options
- Optional sound effects
- Clues within the grid

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Service Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Crossword Pro?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ⭐ Enjoyable and challenging puzzles
- 💡 Helpful hint features
- 🧠 Keeps the mind sharp

**Cons**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤔 Confusing or misleading clues
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incorrect or outdated answers
- Puzzle progress not saving properly
- Keyboard issues and screen orientation problems

**Most requested features**

- Ability to move between puzzles without restarting
- Option to show mistakes during the game
- Larger font size and better layout for tablets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 198)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-pro-the-puzzle-app/id445328274/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love the crosswords but not the adds.

*2024-09-29*

Really enjoying the crosswords but let down by so many adds.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2023-11-10*

So addictive. Love it.

### 2/5 — Used to love this app before the update

*2023-04-17*

Before the recent update this was my go to game. Easy to play and navigate with 4 different playing levels to choose from. It was all free and nothing to pay for with no ads, but now you can’t use the find error button, solve letter and solve word buttons without watching an advert unless you pay a premium! I also don’t like the new layout and the buttons look really old fashioned unlike before. This game used to be great and I like that it uses British words, phrases and spellings. But now, I’ve deleted the app because I don’t want to waste my time watching ads or paying for something that used to be free.

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2023-04-01*

Too many intrusion with Ads forcing you to buy it, frustrating trial

### 2/5 — I want the old one back!

*2023-03-29*

I’ve been playing these puzzles for years and suddenly it’s all new. I hate it. I have to change apps now. Really sad. It was a part of my nighttime routine along with a good book.

### 4/5 — Sudden ad problem

*2023-03-24*

This app is, in itself great but in the last few days there’s suddenly loads of ads slowing down and obscuring the screen

### 1/5 — New update

*2023-03-14*

I hate the new update, it has wiped my stats, and the whole layout is annoying me as not working as it used to, hate it so much I am going to uninstall it!

**Developer response:** Hi Matriarch 101, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. After many successful years, we've rebuilt our app from the ground up with a modern, customizable design, updated content, and an improved, smoother interface- purposely including new features our users have been asking for. We understand that change is hard, but we invite you to explore the options menu to customize the appearance to suit your needs, and 'pinch to zoom' on the puzzle to set the size the way you like it. We hope that you'll give Crossword Pro a fair chance!

### 5/5 — Is good!

*2022-11-01*

Beats print crossword puzzles any day!

### 5/5 — Puzzles

*2022-06-19*

I enjoy doing these they are amazing

### 5/5 — LOVE IT!!!!💋💋💋💋

*2021-12-31*

Recently received a P/D diagnosis & after a lot of reading - knew that mental exercise was just as crucial as the physical side!

Downloaded app and found it a real struggle at first… but after repeated attempts, I completed my very first one 🤗

Found my vocabulary extending and my interest in reading starting once more!
Highly recommended ❤️

## Frequently asked questions about Crossword Pro

### What is Crossword Pro?

Crossword Pro is a classic crossword application that features a unique 'arrow word' style where clues are integrated directly into the puzzle grid. It offers 3,000 puzzles across four difficulty levels and two grid sizes, designed for both casual play and challenging fun.

### What are the key features of Crossword Pro?

Key features include 3,000 arrow word puzzles, four distinct difficulty levels, two grid sizes, and four customizable interface options (Classic, News, Colour, Dark Mode). Users can also enjoy optional sound effects and background music for an enhanced experience.

### How much does Crossword Pro cost?

The app offers a premium service through a monthly or yearly subscription. A one-week trial subscription is available at no cost for new subscribers. The premium service costs $1.99 per month or $9.99 per year.

### What devices is Crossword Pro compatible with?

The app is designed to be played on iPad and iPhone screens, offering a convenient and enjoyable puzzle-solving experience on Apple mobile devices.

### Who are the puzzles designed for?

The puzzles are created by British puzzle editors, with players from Commonwealth countries in mind. However, players from North America are also welcome to enjoy the challenging and varied word puzzles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3 — 2025-12-18

We have fixed a small problem with the iCloud that affected a few users.

### 5.2 — 2023-07-04

The loading behavior of the Crossword Pro has been optimized. Thank you for your patience!

### 5.1 — 2023-04-27

We have significantly improved the keyboard in the playfield.

### 5.0 — 2023-02-14

Welcome to the all new version of our game. Our British editorial team has created completely new puzzles with a current language database and better quality.

### 4.3 — 2021-04-23

We have fixed a visual bug that appeared in very rare cases after the second progress animation. Thanks for your patience and keep on playing! We are working on the next update in the meantime.

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