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Crostix

Crostix

Acrostic word puzzles

49 ratings
85 reviews
#114 in paid Word
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$4.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 6, 2009
  • July 3, 2026

Features

Developer

Mountford Line
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🧾$0.99 - $1.99
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About

This app offers a digital library of acrostic puzzles, a word game similar to crosswords where letters from answers form a hidden quote. It provides automatic letter placement and features like hints, scoring, and adjustable font sizes for an engaging puzzle experience.

✓Automatic letter placement
✓150+ included puzzles
✓In-app puzzle purchases
✓Hint system for letters/words
✓Scoring based on hints used
✓Adjustable font size
✓Device rotation support
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Crostix. Based on 49 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 15 positives and 13 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Great game/app
  • 💡Challenging puzzles
  • 👍Fun to complete
  • 💡Good variety of puzzles
  • 👍Easy to use interface
  • 💡Interesting quotes
  • 👍Well worth the price
  • 💡Automatic letter transfer
  • 👍Good brain fun
  • 💡Well-designed interface
  • 👍Clever puzzles
  • 💡Nice gradations on clues
  • 👍Good vocabulary builder
  • 💡Removes tedium of paper puzzles
  • 👍Addictive

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes
  • 🐛Puzzles not opening
  • 🐛In-app purchases not working
  • 🐛Data waiting errors
  • 🐛Lost progress after reinstall
  • 🐛Offensive content in puzzles
  • 🐛Obscure US references
  • 🐛Repeated clues
  • 🐛Lack of punctuation
  • 🐛US-centric content
  • 🐛Religious references
  • 🐛Unsolvable puzzles
  • 🐛Clunky interface
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What's New in Crostix

4.0

July 3, 2026

Crostix has been completely rewritten for modern iPhones and iPads.

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

HeadLines

50 simple HeadLines: acrostic variants that focus on history

Charts

Top Paid

📉 114-2

Word games

This game dropped -2 positions in Word games chart.

Last updated on August 27, 2026.

User reviews

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Great game!

I love this game! I feel like the puzzles are challenging, and fun to complete. I’m so glad there are more to purchase and download!

I can’t begin to express just how excited I was when I randomly checked on this app and saw that it had been updated! This is by far one of my most favorite games on my phone!
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Lizard42Lizard42

Something is broken…

What the heck happened to this app? The colors are all wrong, making it impossible to see the letters you’ve already entered in the quote. I hope you guys fix this soon…
#iYarn4Goshen#iYarn4Goshen

Like this a lot, but….

I’ve enjoyed this, and bought many of the add on packs, but for the past few months, whenever I finish one I try to go back to the library and everything is gone. So there’s no record of any of the puzzles. I’ve played previously like they’re used to be. And there’s no puzzles at all I have to delete the game and re-download it every single time. Don’t know what but something’s gone wrong and I’m extremely disappointed.
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jacks_55jacks_55

Finally broken with latest iOS

Seems doubtful this will get fixed since the website is no longer up. But the app has quit working with the newest iOS
NaviculusNaviculus

Broken app?

A week or so ago this app, which I have used and enjoyed for years, began to malfunction on my phone (iOS). Developers web site does not work either. Does anyone know if they are still around?
knharper08knharper08
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Reported Bugs

13 issues

Library is gone, no record of puzzles

Bug

App not working with latest iOS

Bug

In-app purchases do not all work

Bug

Books 10 & 11 will not open

Bug

AppStore shows purchased but app says waiting for data

Bug

App crashes

Bug

In-app purchase feature does not work

Bug

Paid for book, charged again after update

Bug

Completed puzzles show blank after update

Bug

App is waiting for data

Bug

Misspelling in puzzle quote

Bug

Cannot buy Book 5

Bug

App only checks for new puzzles every 30 days

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

Add more puzzles

Feature

Add free starting letters

Feature

Add ability to skip filled squares

Feature

Add display for first letters of clue answers

Feature

Add score tracking

Feature

Add more challenging puzzles

Feature

Add more US-centric puzzles

Feature

Add more religious references

Feature

Add dark mode

Feature

Add puzzle title in top bar

Feature

FAQ

What is an acrostic puzzle?

An acrostic puzzle, also known as a crostic, is a word game where the answers to clues, when their letters are rearranged, form a quote from an author. It's a cousin to crossword puzzles but focuses on revealing a hidden message.

What features does this app offer?

The app provides automatic letter placement as you type, a library of over 150 puzzles, the ability to purchase more puzzles within the application, hints for letters or words, a scoring system based on hint usage, adjustable font sizes, and support for device rotation.

How much does the app cost?

The app itself is free to download and includes a substantial number of puzzles. Additional puzzle packs can be purchased directly within the application if you wish to expand your puzzle library.

What devices is this app compatible with?

This application is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It is designed to work seamlessly across these Apple mobile platforms.

Can I get help if I'm stuck on a puzzle?

Yes, the app includes a helpful hint system. You can request a hint for a single letter or an entire word to assist you in solving the puzzle. Your score is also affected by the number of hints you utilize.