# Crossword Puzzle Maker

> App for creating and customizing crossword puzzles with ease. (iPhone/iPad app by Kwok Leung.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-puzzle-maker/id991624308 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kwok Leung](https://appshunter.io/developer/922754482)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.1 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-puzzle-maker/id991624308/reviews.md

## What is Crossword Puzzle Maker?

Make beautiful crossword puzzle with ease!

Brought to you by the creator of Tagxedo.

With Crossword Puzzle Maker, you simply enter the title, answers, and clues, and a gorgeous puzzle will be created for you almost instantly! It is easy to make the crossword truly yours with beautiful typeface, gorgeous background, and seamless gradients.

* FEATURES
- Automatic generation of crossword puzzle
- Smart tradeoff between sizes of title, crossword layout, and clues
- Save a history of crossword puzzles you made, so you can make change later
- Auto-save the latest puzzle
- Type everything you need in one page in a simple format
- Title and clues automatically highlighted for you as you type!
- Make the most out of the single page to make the puzzle pop
- Support background image - your own, 12 stock images, or none
- Magnifying glass (tap and hold to magnify)
- Background customization is easy - position, size, opacity, transition (fading)
- Transition allows for gorgeous backdrop without making words illegible
- Automatically adjust title color (black or white) for best contrast
- Single tap to change typeface, with a choice of 10 curated typefaces
- Support vector graphics (PDF)
- Share via Email - crossword and key as two separate PDFs
- Air Print support (PDF)
- Share via Facebook or Twitter (PNG)

## Key features

- Automatic crossword generation
- Customizable typeface and background
- Save and edit past puzzles
- Auto-save latest puzzle
- Vector graphics support (PDF)
- Share as PDF or PNG

## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-puzzle-maker/id991624308/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Aplicación inestable.

*2025-02-05, version 1.05*

Aplicación útil, pero muy inestable.

### 5/5 — Crashes in iOS 17.6

*2024-08-10*

Dear hope u r fine, Been using this for long after the purchase. Now it crashes in my iPad pro with ios 17.6. Please provide a solution.

### 1/5 — Crashes repeatedly … awful

*2024-01-22*

Fix the bugs please!!!!! I’ve recreated 3 times and will be doing again.  Hope it works at least once soon.  So frustrating!

### 3/5 — Good app needs more save options

*2022-04-08*

I got annoyed when I lost the whole puzzle due to no auto save or save if your not finished and still working on it. 
You have to airdrop.  But where does it go? Needs more save option. Like save to files. It won’t save the title once you  try to save it elsewhere. You have to re- title. There’s no where to save all precious crosswords. Can you make it better please.

### 3/5 — Good, but needs work.

*2022-04-03*

Best app I’ve seen for creating crosswords, BUT…. It has glitches. Keeps reverting to past puzzles. I loose the current one. I try to save it. It then reverts to the older ones. Rather frustrating and a time waster. Once a puzzle is saved and printed, JUST archive IT! I do not need to keep seeing it blocking the view of the current puzzle I am creating.

### 5/5 — Works well

*2022-01-27*

I like this app. It would be easier for me to use on Ip[ad pro with keyboard in landscape mode. Can you add landscape mode please.
Thank you

### 2/5 — Spent 4 dollars, crashes every time I use the app

*2021-12-07, version 1.05*

Wish I could get my money back! I bought this to lead an activity with elders and hope that the bug could get fixed. Dec 6 2021

### 5/5 — Teacher Perfect!

*2021-10-16*

Delightful on my iPad! And just $4? And I’m broke spending on these kids. This opens up wonderful possibilities. I hate the dumb downed word finds. The fun begins…

Nice work,sir.

### 5/5 — I love this app

*2021-08-09*

I make crosswords here and there and this is the best app I have ever found for that job. A couple little quirks are easy to overcome, by your third puzzle you should be rocking it without any issues whatsoever.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-12-22, version 1.05*

Cuts out every time and is so frustrating

## Frequently asked questions about Crossword Puzzle Maker

### What does the Crossword Puzzle Maker app do?

This app allows you to easily create your own custom crossword puzzles. You simply input a title, answers, and clues, and the app automatically generates a puzzle for you. You can then customize its appearance with different typefaces, backgrounds, and gradients.

### What are the key features of this crossword maker?

Key features include automatic puzzle generation, smart layout adjustments, saving and editing past puzzles, auto-save functionality, and extensive customization options for typeface, background images, and color contrast. It also supports vector graphics and multiple sharing formats.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### How can I share the puzzles I create?

You can share your created crossword puzzles in multiple ways. The app supports sharing via email as separate PDF files for the crossword and the key. It also allows sharing as PNG images via Facebook or Twitter, and supports Air Print for direct printing.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone who enjoys creating crossword puzzles. This includes educators looking for custom learning tools, individuals wanting to make personalized games for friends and family, or hobbyists who enjoy word puzzles and creative design.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.05 — 2019-11-28

Bug fix, handle dark mode

### 1.04 — 2019-05-03

Fixed crashes. Fully support latest iOS. Minor aesthetic improvements. Improvement in algorithm.

### 1.02 — 2016-04-21

+ Added AirDrop support, directly uploading images to your computers
+ Added App Preview, showing how to make a puzzle in 30 seconds!
+ GUI improvement, with more intuitive icons
+ Improved FAQ and About pages
+ For better printing, JPGs are now saved without margins, while PDFs stay the same
+ Added iPad Pro support
+ Minor bug fixes
+ PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU RUN INTO ANY ISSUE

### 1.01 — 2015-11-13

Bugfix: saving key-only version no longer blanked.

### 1.0 — 2015-05-26

No release notes.

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All apps by Kwok Leung: https://appshunter.io/developer/922754482

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