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Crosswords Classic

Crosswords Classic

by Stand Alone, Inc.

73 ratings
310 reviews
#13 in paid Word
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$9.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 31, 2019
  • February 26, 2026

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Developer

Stand Alone, Inc.
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About

Play daily crossword puzzles from various newspapers directly on your device. Download new puzzles, get hints, track your progress, and even sync with a Mac version. Offers a vast library of puzzles and competitive features.

✓Daily puzzle downloads
✓Hints and clue lookups
✓Solve time tracking
✓Mac sync functionality
✓Extensive puzzle sources
✓US and UK cryptic puzzles
✓Ink or pencil entry modes
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Crosswords Classic. Based on 73 reviews and a 3.4/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and responsive app
  • 👍Excellent user interface
  • 💡Wide variety of crossword puzzles
  • 🚀Seamless puzzle downloading
  • 👍Customizable settings
  • 👍Helpful hints and solutions

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍Limited Australian/UK content
  • 🔍Difficulty selecting specific squares
  • 🔍Keyboard interferes with puzzle view
  • 🔍Inconsistent formatting and layout
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What's New in Crosswords Classic

2.95

February 26, 2026

- fixed a problem trying to adjust Provider options in Settings

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

MacNamara's Band Vol. 1

30 of Fred Piscop's easy puzzles, great for getting the hang of solving.

Charts

Top Paid

📊 13

Word games

The game has maintained its position at 13 recently.

Last updated on July 21, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 166-13

Puzzle games

This game dropped -13 positions in Puzzle games chart.

Last updated on July 21, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

BEST CROSSWORD APP

This is my favorite crossword app. It has tons of daily crosswords & is free with no ads.
DFZ99DFZ99

Falsely labelled in multiple languages

Only the menu/settings are adjustable in a different language. The puzzles are in English only
CerwinxCerwinx

One Across hints are useless

I’ve had this app for YEARS. Back in the day Starbucks used to have these cards with promo codes to get certain paid apps for free and this was one of them. I love this crossword app. Easily the best one out there.

But then they stopped supporting this one because they have a different one you can pay for and they never decommissioned this, thankfully.

I do use the Hints feature on some of the harder puzzles and I really wish they’d stop using OneAcross.com which is basically just a spam ad site and now it doesn’t even give you the hints.

I wish they’d support this app again, it’s the best no frills crossword app.
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TheRealDoomBurgerTheRealDoomBurger

4. USELESS, Dont bother

Give me my refund.
Dronepilotm4pDronepilotm4p

The best has become the worst

Original (5-star review): There's really no contest among iPad crossword apps. This one's the best by far. The daily stream of top-flight puzzles makes it well worth the price, and the interface is the best in the business - even better than the NY Times app.

New review (one-star): For many months now, every other time you click on the help button the app crashes. This problem has NOT been fixed, despite many, many complaints by users. I really want this app to go back to being the best crossword app on the iPad, but as it is now I cannot recommend it to anyone. Please fix that bloody bug!!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Puzzles disappearing after updates

Bug

Inability to download new puzzles

Bug

Incorrect letter highlighting issues

Bug

Keyboard and toolbar overlap problems

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more Australian and UK crossword sources

Feature

Improve keyboard handling and layout

Feature

Implement a night mode or dark theme

Feature

Allow deleting/hiding completed puzzles

Feature

Provide better syncing between devices

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app allows you to download and solve daily crossword puzzles from numerous newspapers directly on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. You can get hints, view clues, track your solving speed, and even sync your progress with a Mac version of the app.

What are the key features of this crossword app?

Key features include daily puzzle downloads from many sources, hints, clue lookups, solve time tracking, and the ability to sync puzzles with Crosswords for Mac. It also offers US and UK cryptic puzzles, ink/pencil entry modes, and access to older puzzles.

How much does this app cost?

The app itself is free to download and play with many included puzzle sources. However, a 'Premium Crosswords subscription' is required for access to specific premium puzzle series like Matt Gaffney’s Crossword Contest.

What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is designed for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices. Syncing puzzles to your Mac requires purchasing the companion app from the Mac App Store. Multiplayer features require iOS 6.0 or later.

Can I find puzzles from specific newspapers?

Yes, the app includes puzzles from a wide variety of sources, such as Brendan Emmett Quigley's Weekly Puzzle, Jonesin', King Features Crosswords, and Newsday. You can also browse the web and download additional puzzles through the Puzzle Browser.