# Crossword — Improve your word power

> A collection of professional crossword puzzles for casual players. (iPhone/iPad app by Teazel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword/id576525179 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Teazel](https://appshunter.io/developer/576525182)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 5,507 App Store ratings · 261 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword/id576525179/reviews.md

## What is Crossword?

750+ professional crossword puzzles for your coffee break. 
45 free puzzles with all features enabled, and no ads.

These are casual level puzzles suitable for all.

Features:
- great for iPads and iPhones
- pinch zooming grid
- landscape mode with clue list
- cheats and answer checking
- Resume button
- useful preferences to enhance gameplay
- no ads
- Backup and restore

## Key features

- 750+ professional puzzles
- 45 free puzzles
- Pinch zooming grid
- Landscape mode with clue list
- Cheats and answer checking
- No ads

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 12) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 9) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 1) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 3) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| full set of Crossword packs | $3.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 6) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 7) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack (Pack 14 of 50 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 13) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 11) | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Crossword?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Enjoyable crossword experience
- 👍 Excellent value and great trivia
- 👍 No ads, great puzzles
- 👍 Fantastic brain workout
- 👍 Accessible for dyslexic users
- 👍 Flexible system for checking answers
- 👍 Offline access
- 👍 Variety of puzzle difficulty levels
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 👍 Keeps the mind sharp and improves memory
- 👍 Truly no ads, great value

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional spelling errors in puzzles
- 🐛 Keyboard issues on some devices
- 🐛 Puzzles can be too difficult for some users
- 🐛 Some clues are too obscure or British-centric

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Purchased content not restoring properly on new devices
- Keyboard not working correctly in some cases

**Most requested features**

- Option to adjust puzzle and clue size
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- More free puzzles or a free trial period

## Recent user reviews (10 of 261)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword/id576525179/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love it ,it is the best game

*2026-08-16, version 2.18*

Five star

### 5/5 — Good value

*2026-08-04, version 2.18*

A moderate level of difficulty

### 4/5 — Good Crossword App but needs new puzzles

*2026-07-15, version 2.18*

I have enjoyed doing the crosswords in this app but once completed, there is no option to buy more, even after many years of the app being available. It would also be nice to have them segregated into levels of difficulty to choose depending on your level of attention or alertness.

### 5/5 — Quick

*2026-06-26, version 2.18*

Enjoyable quick crossword puzzles but a bit too easy for me

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-06-07, version 2.18*

Excellent app

### 5/5 — Stimulating and relaxing

*2026-05-25, version 2.18*

Good for brain training

### 5/5 — Tom

*2026-05-19, version 2.18*

Fantastic crossword, have been playing for years. Well done Devs.

### 4/5 — Crossword

*2026-05-15, version 2.18*

I did not know the words since I am from England but still good

### 5/5 — Crossword App

*2026-04-11, version 2.18*

Great app!  Challenging, fun, and educational!

### 5/5 — 51 puzzles

*2026-04-09, version 2.18*

Working these puzzles brings back the vocabulary I’ve been losing as I age. I’m 80 and enjoying my brain coming alive!!!thank you!!! Still my favorite app. I only wish I could remember all the great things I’m learning from it….capitals of foreign countries, etc.👍👍👍👍👍👍
I’m 82 and still loving these wonderful puzzles. They lasted a long time and if I can think anymore I try again the next day nd can complete it! Still a favorite!💕💕💕💕💕💕

## Frequently asked questions about Crossword

### What is this app?

This app provides over 750 professional crossword puzzles suitable for casual players. It offers a clean, ad-free experience with various features to enhance gameplay.

### What are the key features?

Key features include over 750 professional puzzles, 45 free puzzles, pinch zooming for the grid, landscape mode with a clue list, cheats and answer checking, a resume button, useful preferences, and no ads.

### Is this app free to use?

The app offers 45 free puzzles with all features enabled and no ads. Additional puzzles may be available through in-app purchases.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to work well on both iPads and iPhones, offering a great experience across Apple mobile devices.

### How can I use this app?

This app is perfect for a quick coffee break or for anyone looking to improve their word power and enjoy a relaxing word puzzle experience on their mobile device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.18 — 2026-01-26

Minor bug fixes

### 2.17 — 2025-04-14

Fix for popup keyboard letters to be visible in dark mode.

### 2.16 — 2024-09-13

Backup/restore now uses a secure connection.

### 2.15 — 2024-09-12

Puzzle data corrections

### 2.14 — 2022-08-10

Puzzle corrections & improvements

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