# Kryss - The Battle of Words — Letter Game & Crossword Puzzle

> Turn-based competitive crossword puzzle word game with letter placement challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Crossword & Sudoku LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kryss-the-battle-of-words/id1386727308 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Crossword & Sudoku LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500590452)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 679 App Store ratings · 1,144 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 226 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2019-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kryss-the-battle-of-words/id1386727308/reviews.md

## What is Kryss?

Kryss is the new, highly addictive game that lets two players test each other's imagination and vocabulary.

The turn-based game is developed from the idea of transforming the traditional crossword solution - oldschool Scandinavian style - into a game where you compete against each other in the same crossword puzzle.

You receive five letters each turn, then strive to place the letters in the crossword within a minute. There are several ways of outscoring your opponent, including a significant bonuses for completing words, for getting key letters right or for using all your five letters within a round. 

Then again: it might just pay off to keep one of the crucial letters for later use – when the stakes are higher.

Kryss has the element of randomly awarded letters in common with a classic game like Scrabble and other word games.

But Kryss is faster, and it offers a logic and gaming experience which makes it feel like no other passtime you ever engaged in. It is pure yoga for the brain, meditation for the mind, vocabulary training in a game, all the while being so easily accessible that it is loads of fun for both young and old.

And with the chat function you can keep in touch with your favorite aunt at the same time as teasing your best friend for being the slowest player in the known Universe. Come and play our Word Game. You will love it.

Features:
- Choose to play with friends or be matched up against random opponents
- Push notifications informing you of opponent's latest move
- Crosswords in English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish
- Play in 20 simultaneous games!
- Chat with your opponents

Privacy Policy: https://kryss.app/privacy-policy.html

Terms of Use: https://kryss.app/terms-of-service.html

## Key features

- Turn-based competitive gameplay
- Letter placement in crossword
- Bonuses for word completion and key letters
- Play with friends or random opponents
- Multi-language crosswords
- In-game chat function
- Push notifications for opponent moves

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kryss Plus - 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium Game Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| X-Small pack of games | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Bundle | $23.99 | one-time |
| XS Coin Bundle | $2.49 | one-time |
| Premium 1 Month | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium 3 Months | $23.99 | one-time |
| Mega Power Up Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Super Power Up Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #49 in Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

## What do users think of Kryss?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and challenging game
- 💪 Keeps brain active
- 👍 Great concept and gameplay

**Cons**

- 🚧 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 💸 Expensive subscription and game board pricing
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔒 Difficulty connecting to Facebook account

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes frequently
- Incorrect score reporting and statistics
- Issues with game board availability and resets
- Notification and turn tracking problems

**Most requested features**

- Regenerate game boards over time
- Ability to pause turns
- Improved statistics and leaderboard
- Faster opponent turn timeouts
- Ability to remove ads for a one-time fee

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,144)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kryss-the-battle-of-words/id1386727308/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Поля

*2026-08-24*

Можно хотябы поля давать 
когда новый день 5 шт а это реклама реально задолбала игра классная но реклама ее губит из за того что играть не хочется бесит только когда они нужны надо смотреть рекламу

### 1/5 — Реклама

*2026-08-20*

Сделали бы как в дураке онлайн. Я, конечно, понимаю, что вам нужны деньги, но после каждого хода смотреть рекламу я не собираюсь.

### 4/5 — Игра

*2026-08-20*

Игра на самом деле очень классная,сначала пригласила друга,не дали поля,я уже подумала что обманка,а нет,дали за друга как и положено 10 полей,когда уже друг зарегистрировался и начал играть.Игра то классная,а вот рекламы и вправду ооооочень много,каждый ход реклама,а без интернета и не поиграть,надеюсь когда нибудь кучу реклам уберут

### 4/5 — Review

*2026-08-19*

I enjoy playing Kryss but I’m not a fan of all the ads to play other games. Can get very annoying

### 2/5 — Used to love this game

*2026-08-18*

It’s fun but the concept of limited game boards is so dumb. The more time I spend on your app, the better?? Why limit me. They should eliminate the idea of needing and running out of game boards entirely, the longer I’m on your app the more ads up watch the more money you make. And clearly they get that concept because there are SO many ads 😭

### 1/5 — Одна реклама

*2026-08-18*

Рекламы слииииишком много, ладно если бы после партии смотреть рекламу, но тут просто после каждого хода, играть невозможно

### 3/5 — Игра интересная, но…

*2026-08-11*

Очень много рекламы и не дали поля за приглашенного друга 😒

**Developer response:** Здраствуйте, Маруся! Спасибо за Ваш отзыв! Мы получили Ваше письмо в службе поддержки и решили эту проблему. Пожалуйста, убедитесь, что Вы увидели наше ответное письмо, и не стесняйтесь обращаться к нам снова, если у Вас возникнут другие проблемы. Нам было бы очень важно, если бы Вы повысили свою оценку, чтобы помочь нам улучшить работу Kryss! 😄

### 5/5 — Love

*2026-08-11, version 9.84*

I love this cause it challenges my brain which I need cause I have brain cancer

### 5/5 — Très addictif

*2026-08-09*

Depuis quelques jours il me semble qu’il y a un problème avec les décomptes de points. Avec les cases bleues, donc normalement double les points du tour 35 points x2 devrait faire 70, or aujourd’hui ça donne 45 par exemple. Et cumul des points sur le tour 42 + 5 pour les 5 lettres posées : total du tour 37. Il y a un souci avec la dernière mise à jour !

**Developer response:** Salut Nr02j, merci pour votre excellent avis ! Le problème que vous décrivez est préoccupant. Veuillez contacter notre équipe d'assistance par e-mail (kryss@kryss.app), et nous ferons en sorte que votre jeu fonctionne à nouveau très rapidement ! 😁

### 1/5 — Удалила

*2026-08-07*

Реклама после каждого хода🤦🏻‍♀️. Интерес пропадает играть сразу, 30секунд ход, затем реклама. И так всю игру🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

**Developer response:** Привет, kroshka siy! Спасибо за Ваш отзыв! Мне очень жаль, что на Ваш игровой процесс повлияла наша реклама. К сожалению, нам необходима эта реклама для того, чтобы наша игра оставалась в бесплатном доступе для наших пользователей. Надеюсь, Вы поймёте нас, и для нашей команды было бы очень важно, если бы вы решили повысить свою оценку, так как это помогает нам улучшать игру с каждым днём! 😄

## Frequently asked questions about Kryss

### What is Kryss - The Battle of Words?

Kryss is a turn-based word game where two players compete to place letters into a shared crossword puzzle. Players receive five letters each turn and have a minute to place them, aiming to score points through word completion and strategic letter usage.

### How do you score points in Kryss?

Points are scored by placing letters in the crossword. Significant bonuses are awarded for completing words, correctly placing key letters, and using all five letters within a round. Players can also strategically hold onto crucial letters for later use when stakes are higher.

### Is Kryss free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases and may also display advertisements, providing a free-to-play experience with optional enhancements.

### What languages does Kryss support?

Kryss supports crosswords in English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish, allowing a diverse range of players to enjoy the game.

### Can I play with my friends on Kryss?

Absolutely. Kryss allows you to choose to play with your friends or be matched up against random opponents. The app also includes a chat function so you can communicate with your opponents during the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.88 — 2026-08-27

What's new in 9.88:

• Smarter matchmaking with more balanced opponent pairing
• Fixed an issue where finished games could reappear in your match list
• Daily Puzzle loading and streak tracking improvements
• Fixed player search on the Find Player screen
• Performance and crash fixes for a smoother experience

Thanks for playing Kryss!

### 9.86 — 2026-08-19

What's new in 9.86:

• Smarter matchmaking with more balanced opponent pairing
• Fixed an issue where finished games could reappear in your match list
• Daily Puzzle loading and streak tracking improvements
• Fixed player search on the Find Player screen
• Performance and crash fixes for a smoother experience

Thanks for playing Kryss!

### 9.84 — 2026-08-06

What's new in 9.84:

• Improved graphics and visual quality
• Better text display and readability
• Performance improvements for iOS devices
• Dutch language text improvements
• Overall stability improvements
• Fixed point animation

Thanks for playing Kryss!

### 9.82 — 2026-07-31

What's new in 9.82:

• Improved graphics and visual quality
• Better text display and readability
• Performance improvements for iOS devices
• Dutch language text improvements
• Overall stability improvements
• Fixed point animation

Thanks for playing Kryss!

### 9.80 — 2026-07-16

What's new in 9.80:

• Improved graphics and visual quality
• Better text display and readability
• Performance improvements for iOS devices
• Dutch language text improvements
• Overall stability improvements

Thanks for playing Kryss!

## Apps similar to Kryss

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Crossword Jam: Fun Word Search](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-jam-fun-word-search/id1269540854) | 4.9 (516,559) | Free | Games |
| [Scrabble® GO – Fun with Words!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrabble-go-fun-with-words/id1215933788) | 4.6 (310,779) | Free | Games |
| [WordBrain: classic word puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordbrain-classic-word-puzzle/id708600202) | 4.6 (135,065) | Free | Games |
| [4 Pics 1 Word](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4-pics-1-word/id595558452) | 4.7 (137,888) | Free | Games |
| [Word Life - Crossword puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-life-crossword-puzzle/id1418492982) | 4.6 (59,795) | Free | Games |
| [NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyt-games-wordle-and-crossword/id307569751) | 4.8 (292,857) | Free | Games |

## More apps by Crossword & Sudoku LTD

- [Compliment Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compliment-plus/id6479218270)
- [Wordsy - New Yatzy Word Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordsy-new-yatzy-word-game/id6505102827)

All apps by Crossword & Sudoku LTD: https://appshunter.io/developer/1500590452

## Related topics

[sorry text](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sorry-text) · [kryss](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kryss) · [competitive word game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/competitive-word-game) · [meem memory](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/meem-memory) · [abstract thinking](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/abstract-thinking) · [battle of the vowels](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/battle-of-the-vowels) · [word definition game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/word-definition-game) · [jadvalestan](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jadvalestan) · [action words](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/action-words) · [norsk wordfeud words finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/norsk-wordfeud-words-finder) · [bsf wordgo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bsf-wordgo) · [the impossible letter game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-impossible-letter-game) · [scrabble crossword](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/scrabble-crossword) · [appian world](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/appian-world) · [aa fleet intelligence](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aa-fleet-intelligence) · [word social lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/word-social-lite) · [word family games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/word-family-games) · [crossword masters](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/crossword-masters) · [cody cross](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cody-cross) · [crosswords with friends](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/crosswords-with-friends)

---

*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 2026-08-30.*