# Cryptical — The intelligent crossword app

> The intelligent crossword app (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Law Smith.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptical/id6800680958 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Law Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800681102)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 11 MB
- Released: 2026-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-10-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptical/id6800680958/reviews.md

## What is Cryptical?

Want a fiendish cryptic crossword? Purchase crosswords by professional newspaper crossword setters and use the simple, expertly designed interface to solve.

Need a simpler entry to cryptics? The Cryptical Community has single clues and mini crosswords for free. Look out for the pro submissions!

Fancy yourself as a crossword setter? Subscribe and you can share your own creations and join in the discussions in the Cryptical Community.

Stuck on a really tough clue? Use free intelligent frontier AI that can give incremental hints to get you moving again. If you still don't understand the wordplay get a clear explanation of how it works with a mini-tutorial.

Want to collaborate on a crossword? Invite another crossword fan to join in and solve in real-time together. Use the Brainstorm in-app messaging to discuss wordplay and get in-grid notifications badges on clues.

Want to get help on your daily cryptic before the answers are released? Easily capture and upload printed newspaper or magazine crosswords, with or without answers, to use the app's intelligent AI solving tools.

Need a break from the cryptic clues? Get an easy or challenging themed non-cryptic crossword to test your general knowledge!

Download the app and get solving!

Sencha, Vytautus and Linden

Privacy Policy: www.crypticalcrosswords.com/privacy
Terms of Use: www.crypticalcrosswords.com/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No. 1C by Linden | $0.29 | one-time |
| No. 2 by Vytautus | $0.29 | one-time |
| No. 3 by Vytautus | $0.29 | one-time |
| No. 4 by Vytautus | $0.29 | one-time |
| No. 6 by Doc | $0.49 | one-time |
| Dogs by Linden | $0.29 | one-time |
| Mammals by Linden | $0.29 | one-time |
| Insects by Linden | $0.29 | one-time |
| Animal-themed (x5) by Linden | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hint and explanation token top up | $0.49 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-10-06

Minor appearance tweaks and updates to subscription freebies!

### 1.1 — 2026-09-29

Minor tweaks to display name update workflow and appearance fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-09-25

No release notes.

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