# Crossword — user reviews > 262 indexed App Store user reviews of Crossword by Teazel, rated 4.60/5 from 5,507 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword/id576525179/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword/id576525179.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4,051 · 4★ 1,026 · 3★ 322 · 2★ 41 · 1★ 67 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (20 of 262) ### 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. ### 4/5 — Crossword *2026-05-15, version 2.18* I did not know the words since I am from England but still good ### 4/5 — Nice *2026-04-01, version 2.18* And not too taxing after a long day. ### 3/5 — Captain Dave *2026-03-28, version 2.18* Mostly fairly easy to solve but some more difficult. It would be good if correct tiles in the grid were protected from overwriting. ### 3/5 — Glitch? *2026-03-26, version 2.18* So far I am enjoying the free ones, but some of the ones I have finished don’t mark themselves as done. I have triple checked them and I can’t see why. ### 5/5 — Love these puzzles *2026-02-12, version 2.18* Lots of puzzles and lots of fun. Many thanks ### 5/5 — Fun to play *2026-01-31, version 2.18* Good interface, some useful features such as check answers etc. Lacks cryptic puzzles so not the most challenging. Great for passing the time on a flight. ### 5/5 — Love it *2025-12-28, version 2.17* Really enjoy having this on my phone for those times when I want something relaxing. It works really well ### 3/5 — Great except *2025-12-18, version 2.17* Except wehn you think you’ve got it right and it says ‘two wrong letters’ but wehn you check you are absolutely right and the algorithm is wrong ### 5/5 — Good Fun! *2025-12-09, version 2.17* These crosswords a not too difficult and enjoyable to do. ### 5/5 — Enjoyable *2025-09-23, version 2.17* I never thought I’d ever be doing crosswords as being dyslexic l didn’t think I would be able to do them, but I’ve found l can do them and reasonably well, and what’s more I’m improving which is great. I’m going to keep doing them now, as I enjoy it ### 5/5 — Best app ever *2025-09-04, version 2.17* Incredible value and excellent trivia ### 5/5 — Wonderful crossword game *2025-09-02, version 2.17* This is easily the best crossword game available now. There are genuinely NO adverts , the puzzles develop and become more challenging as you go on. We absolutely LOVE it! ### 5/5 — Fantastic Brain Workout! *2025-08-02, version 2.17* This crossword puzzle app is absolutely brilliant! The app has just the right mix of challenge and fun. I love how it demands more mental muscle as one gradually moves up into higher levels. It really keeps me engaged without feeling overwhelmed. The interface is clean and user-friendly. This app is great for keeping the mind sharp, improving memory and cultivating sharper thinking skills. If you are into word games, look no further..💪🏽 ### 5/5 — I love this developer’s apps! *2025-07-17, version 2.17* In an ever increasing world where companies are confining customers to subscription services (sometimes as well as adverts every time you push a button!), it is so refreshing to see a developer working differently! I find Teazel’s crossword apps so accessible for this reason - yes they carry adverts in order to maintain themselves as a business which I totally understand, but what I like is that for a couple of quid, you can remove the adverts and contribute directly towards the developer’s games! In the case of ‘Crossword’, for just a one-time £4 purchase, you can play all 750+ crosswords available and remove the ads as well from what I remember. There is also smaller pricing should you choose to unlock a lesser number, with 45 puzzles provided for free. I can’t remember the cost for just removing the ads, but it is likely to be less than £4 as a separate purchase. All puzzles are of a casual level, and there is a flexible system of checking answers for the entire crossword that will highlight wrong answers and individual spelling errors to ensure the puzzles can be completed. The app can easily be accessed offline, which really works for me when I am on the move and need brain stimulation on trains or in airport queues etc. I am currently also using Spiral Crossword and Big Crossword from Teazel that have similar pricing models to the above, which really works for me and the flexibility it provides! ### 5/5 — Awesome *2025-07-16, version 2.17* Love this app! So many great crosswords! Love the free version with no ads - that fact alone lead me to buy full version. Love doing the easy ones but also enjoy the challenges. Literally just finished my first ever crossword getting all the clues on the first go! Thanks for a great app 🙏🙏 ### 5/5 — 51 puzzles *2025-04-06, version 2.16* 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.👍👍👍👍👍👍 ### 5/5 — Commuting just got fun! *2025-04-02, version 2.16* Exaggerating a little but I am so happy to do my crosswords in the tube now! ### 5/5 — Just stunning *2025-02-20, version 2.16* Just stunning ### 5/5 — Enjoying puzzles *2025-02-18, version 2.16* Thanks ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Hard *2024-05-15, version 2.14* Too hard for dis pookie bear…one star for giving reveal options…will not be back. Thanks all, Sarah H. ### 1/5 — Awful *2024-05-15, version 2.14* Opened it to indecipherable “pack” page. No idea what to do with it so immediately deleted. Zero for usability and intuitive UX. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2024-04-21, version 2.14* Disappointed with this game. The first puzzle I played had a spelling mistake, a really important error in a word game. ### 1/5 — Don’t Bother *2024-03-15, version 2.14* This crossword was compiled by someone or something that does not speak English. So many incomplete words, nonsense gibberish. Will not waste my money opening the other games. ### 1/5 — esl giveaway *2023-11-17, version 2.14* obviously not made by someone who speaks english ### 1/5 — Feels very out dated *2023-06-29, version 2.14* Some of the answers feel like they were written by 80 year old british guys. Who still refers to natives as “indians”? That was dumb 20 years ago, let alone now. Also it is mostly old british slang so expect a lot of googling. ### 1/5 — Just tries to get you to download other apps *2023-06-27, version 2.14* Ad central without game play ### 1/5 — Spelling mistakes!!! *2023-01-15, version 2.14* There are spelling mistakes… in a crossword puzzle!!! It’s “arrivederci” you beasts, not “arriverderci” ### 1/5 — Don’t pay *2022-10-18, version 2.14* This game has decent crossword puzzles and a great format, but I hate how you have to pay to get any more puzzles. I am just a 13 year old, but I don’t want to have to pay to get more than 45 puzzles. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2022-06-09, version 2.12* At least 50% of the words are British pop culture references or British slang. You’ll spend the entire time frustrated because none of the answers are obvious to non/British users. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The best *2026-09-05, version 2.18* I enjoy these crosswords very much. I find it so relaxing to sit and do a couple each day. ### 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 ### 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. ### 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!💕💕💕💕💕💕 ### 5/5 — Perfect *2026-02-21, version 2.18* No ads. No extra bs. Just crosswords. It’s great. --- *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 2026-09-11.*