Cryptic Crossword User Reviews
Customer Experience
~ Based on 304 written reviews from the US App Store.
What users say
Summarized from real user reviews of Cryptic Crossword. Based on 1.1K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 17 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.
Positive things
- ๐Great mind workout
- ๐Excellent value for money
- ๐Fantastic and addictive challenges
- ๐Not too hard not too easy
- ๐Excellent intro to cryptic crosswords
- ๐Fun and straight forward cryptic crossword game
- ๐Challenging but not too difficult
- ๐Challenging enough without being frustrating
- ๐Relaxing and enjoyable
- ๐Tons of fun and challenge
- ๐Challenging without being ridiculously difficult
- ๐Clever and witty clues
- ๐Bare-bones interface that's easy to navigate
- ๐No advertising
- ๐Gameplay is simple and efficient
- ๐Good for beginners
- ๐Enjoyable for all the word nerds
Negative things
- ๐Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- ๐Backup/restore not working
- ๐Purchased puzzles disappearing after device change
- ๐Clues can be too easy or too obscure
- ๐Too many anagrams and hidden word clues
- ๐Clues can be derogatory or insensitive
- ๐Interface can be awkward and glitchy
- ๐Puzzles too easy for experienced solvers
Is Cryptic Crossword Safe?
Cryptic Crossword appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Cryptic Crossword is 96/100.
This assessment is based on 1,063 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8/5.
Safety Analysis
~ Based on 1,063 App Store ratings for Cryptic Crossword.
Is Cryptic Crossword Legit?
Cryptic Crossword appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Cryptic Crossword is 100/100.
Based on 100 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.
Top reviews
Really good clues good features for getting hints etc
Very entertaining
It helps me become better at doing these puzzles! Thank you!
Love these cryptic puzzles, but having completed them all would love more packs to be available.
Uses my brain, enjoy it very much
When I have an itch to do a crossword this app is so handy. Only 4 stars because I suspect I'm getting too used to one author's clues & thinking style - it needs some multiple setters in there I think.
I love the new release which is much more fun to use.
Some of the cryptic clues are either double definitions, or anagrams. But most of the clues are just roundabout ways of saying the definition, with no actual cryptic work to puzzle through. This isn't the nature of cryptic crosswords.
Tricky but fair (mostly)
Brilliant cryptic crosswords and brilliant people. Prayers and Blessings to you all!
Love this app it has taught me how to do cryptic crosswords. I can't wait for the next batch of crosswords.
Enjoying. Especially explanations when not sure how the answer fits. Expands my understanding.
Great app for on the move head-scratchers. Keeps me quiet so also gets a 5* from my wife.
Addictive games
Got addicted to these cryptic crosswords. So well written. Always challenging and rarely obtuse. Worth every penny of what I paid. I need more of your crosswords!!! Please please please make more!
Really enjoy the crosswords on here, some are easier than others, particularly enjoy the daily puzzles
Love this app and the challenges - recommended!
I bought the pack and have puzzles with no internet - hours, days, months of quirks
Great app. As someone new to cryptic crosswords, this daily crossword is giving me confidence and a clearer understanding of how to complete them successfully, great app.
Was nice and simple one off payment unlock all puzzles. 2 in every pack free. Now its subscription based all puzzles locked after pack 3. Deleted instantly.

