# Crossword Puzzle Maker — user reviews > 38 indexed App Store user reviews of Crossword Puzzle Maker by Kwok Leung, rated 3.40/5 from 45 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-puzzle-maker/id991624308/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-puzzle-maker/id991624308.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 21 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 12 ## Newest reviews (13 of 38) ### 2/5 — Aplicación inestable. *2025-02-05, version 1.05* Aplicación útil, pero muy inestable. ### 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. ### 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 ### 2/5 — Still crashes *2020-05-31* I also use this and like it but I lose about every 3rd puzzle and have to reload/re-enter all the data. ### 2/5 — Crashes every single time. *2020-04-20, version 1.05* Two stars because it’s a great idea, wish it worked. ### 2/5 — It still crashes often contrary to what the developer says *2020-02-14* I like the user interface, the puzzles it generates are fine, and the look and appearance of the puzzles are great. But you can’t export the puzzle, every time you try to save or export it the app crashes. I’ve tried airdrop, I’ve tried emailing as a pdf, I’ve tried every option to export. Same result. If you’re looking at this app you’re probably a teacher and busy. Don’t waste your time. This app really shouldn’t be brought to market until these major glitches are resolved. I’d like my money back. ### 4/5 — Meets my needs *2019-09-12* I was looking for a way to create simple cw puzzles for my granddaughter and this app is perfect. Love the ability to use a custom background to match the theme of the puzzle. The Save/share function is a bit clumsy, so one star off for that. No crashes or data lost as some other users reported. ### 3/5 — Crashed when I made my first puzzle *2019-06-22* Lost all my information three times. Feel like giving up! ### 2/5 — Illinois user *2019-06-15* Keeps crashing! The first time, it worked great. Can’t get it to work again despite countless attempts to erase and re-download. Really frustrating. ### 3/5 — Not interactive *2019-05-01* Easy to use app but the crosswords aren’t interactive so can’t be shared and completed online. A shame. ### 3/5 — Great when it works *2019-03-04* I use this app often. It works great when it does work. I have to erase and re-download regularly to get it to work. Now, I write the puzzles on the Notes app and the copy/paste into the crossword app. Otherwise, I might lose all the data. And that’s annoying. I gave it three stars because when it works, it is great. If it didn’t crash so often I would give it 4 stars. It’s missing the ability to add numbers and symbols. Otherwise, great. **Developer response:** All known crashes have been resolved. If you encounter any problem please let us know directly, preferably with the text. ### 4/5 — Amazing *2018-12-17* With this App just type a definition type a word and your Crossword is Made ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2020-12-22, version 1.05* Cuts out every time and is so frustrating ### 1/5 — Broken App *2020-10-27* Your ad assured bug fixes. I used this for less than 5 minutes and twice the screen froze and my input lost. I feel like a fool for throwing $4 in the trash. ### 1/5 — No physical keyboard support; only works in portrait mode *2020-04-20* If you’d like to type your crossword puzzle on your iPad’s keyboard, you are out of luck. If you’re looking to type a lot of text with your thumbs on your phone’s tiny keyboard, get this app. ### 1/5 — Can’t get this to work *2020-04-17, version 1.05* The page freezes repeatedly on my iPhone. Can’t even get started. Sad☹️ ### 1/5 — Do not buy this *2020-04-17* Terrible App - crashes every time I submit a crossword ### 1/5 — Not what it looks like *2019-01-24* I am looking for a normal crossword puzzle generator and this is not it. It generates only as showed in pictures. What a disappointment this purchase was. 5 minutes after purchasing is when I am typing this message. **Developer response:** The app can generate crossword puzzles with background pictures (neat) automatically, and you can also generate crossword puzzles without background -- there is an option to do that. ### 1/5 — My app keeps closing down and not letting me open it again *2018-10-12* My app keeps closing down and will not let me open it I’ve already redownloaded it once and not doing it again! It’s a shame because I am really enjoying the app. My phone is also on the latest update so it’s not that that’s causing the problem ### 1/5 — No! Terrible! It's a sham!! *2017-02-06* Very misleading. You cannot make a decent puzzle. After submitting my crossword puzzle, that took a lot of time, this app crashed. I cannot even open the app I paid for to get all the information I just worked on! Ive lost everything. Money, time and all my info. Don't invest in this app! An hour later I still cannot open the app I paid for!!!! I wish I could at least open it to get my information. Or I cannot get into the app to try a different puzzle. This company is a sham! **Developer response:** All known crashes had been fixed. ### 1/5 — App not working *2016-07-12* App crashed after 2 days. Won't open now at all. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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 ### 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. ### 5/5 — Perfect For Making Your Own Crossword *2020-05-05* This app is brilliant. Does exactly what is advertised. - Really simple and way to use. Almost instantly converts your questions and answers into a crossword. You then have options of typefaces and backgrounds. You can save it in any form you want and even share straight from the app. Could not recommend more. Fantastic. ### 5/5 — Worked Great *2019-02-26* I needed to fit 15 family names scrabble style onto a cake for a special event. It did what I needed. ### 5/5 — Great crossword maker *2018-10-21* Takes a little while to get used to the format but it doesn’t take long. The output is great. And there are lots of options in order to make it look nice. ### 5/5 — Easy to Use *2018-05-17* It's simple and easy to use. I use this app to make crosswords for my high school students. ### 5/5 — Fantastic tool *2018-03-03* Exactly what I needed to make interesting and relevant classroom tools. ### 5/5 — Great app *2016-10-13, version 1.02* Great for reviewing and studying --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-06.*