# Mini Crossword Daily — Tiny daily crosswords, timed.

> Daily timed mini-crossword puzzle game with adjustable difficulty. (iPhone/iPad app by Danger Apps Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-crossword-daily/id1331823417 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Danger Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331823416)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 4,848 App Store ratings · 120 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-crossword-daily/id1331823417/reviews.md

## What is Mini Crossword Daily?

Mini Crossword Daily is a daily mini-crossword puzzle game. Solve the daily puzzle before the timer hits zero to keep your win streak alive. Stay focused as the screen changes color and the clock ticks down. Do you have what it takes?

- Two new puzzles daily. 
- Always free to play. 
- Four difficulty levels: fun for beginners and experts alike.
- Untimed option
- Compare your stats with friends on GameCenter.
- New puzzle packs every month available for purchase (individually or via subscription).

Can you beat the clock?

Whether you've never played a crossword puzzle before, you only enjoy easy crosswords, or you can complete the NY Times Sunday puzzle in a snap, there is a difficulty level that will match your playing level. If you like trivia or quizzes, you will definitely like this game.

Mini Crossword Daily is ad-supported and has purchasable puzzle packs. If you choose to purchase a subscription to remove ads and/or gain access to puzzle packs, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current price for the 'Unlock Everything' subscription, which removes all advertisements from the app and unlocks all puzzle packs is $3.99 USD per month with a monthly subscription or $29.99 USD per year with a yearly subscription. Price may vary from country to country.

Mini Crossword Daily's privacy policy: https://www.crosswordcountdown.com/privacy_policy

Mini Crossword Daily's terms of use: https://www.crosswordcountdown.com/terms

## Key features

- Daily mini-crossword puzzles
- Timed gameplay
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Untimed option
- Stats comparison with friends
- Purchasable puzzle packs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | per month |
| Packs and Remove Ads | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock Everything (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock Everything (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| October 2018 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| January 2020 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| March 2020 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| December 2020 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| February 2021 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| May 2021 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| July 2021 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| February 2023 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| December 2023 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| November 2023 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| January 2024 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| September 2023 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| June 2024 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| November 2025 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| March 2026 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| February 2026 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| July 2026 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| January 2026 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| January 2025 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| April 2026 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Mini Crossword Daily?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🌟 Fun and challenging daily puzzles
- ⏱️ Enjoyable timed gameplay
- 🏆 Ability to track winning streaks
- 🤝 Shared experience with friends
- 💡 Quick brain exercise

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes or freezes
- ⏰ Fixed timer that can't be adjusted
- 🇺🇸 Too many US-centric clues
- 🔍 Obscure or misleading clues
- 💰 Subscription issues and hidden costs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Puzzles not available at scheduled times
- Progress and streak data not tracking correctly
- Subscription purchases not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Option to turn off timer
- More global/diverse clues
- Better sync across devices
- Improved customer support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 120)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-crossword-daily/id1331823417/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Timer???

*2026-04-23, version 2.4.1*

I hate the timer and the fact that the puzzle background changes color. Why can’t people just relax and do a puzzle?!

### 3/5 — Show correct letters

*2026-04-05, version 2.4.1*

It is SO frustrating to not know if each letter is correct.  Please don’t make us get the entire word right before green shows

### 2/5 — Potentially AI generated prompts, not reviewed, or just dumb

*2025-12-09, version 2.4.1*

Some of the prompts are clearly taken from The Times newspapers - LA, NY, mini, because there's huge overlap and sometimes it's copied word for word, but some of the clues are just clearly wrong. Today included "Suffix for between", and the answer was inter. Did you mean PREFIX? Does the game not know the different parts of a word? Or was it another poorly AI-generated prompt? This happens every couple games where the clue is wrong. Makes the game not fun.

### 2/5 — No ads

*2025-11-14, version 2.4.1*

Ads should not occur!

### 5/5 — Tiny yet Mighty!

*2025-10-17, version 2.4.1*

I love doing the Mini Daily Crossword! It’s a great way to relax and to unwind.

### 4/5 — Doesn’t activate for a week after purchase

*2025-10-15, version 2.4.1*

I like the puzzles and format but the subscription procedures are confusing and delay the actual puzzles for a week.  Because of this I might have inadvertently subscribed twice but can’t find out for a week…. Poor set-up!

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-09-17, version 2.4.1*

This app just stopped working. No  email response received.

### 3/5 — Sync them up

*2025-09-01, version 2.4.0*

We came here because NYT games put the mini behind a paywall. This is fun but my husband and I compare times and my iOS game and his android game aren’t the same!!! Sync them up!!!

### 3/5 — Ads too long

*2025-06-23, version 2.3.1*

Like the game but waiting over 30 seconds for an ad is too much.

### 2/5 — Not fun timed! No one wants to play to fail, stupid! Turn it off.

*2025-06-19, version 2.3.0*

No support when it doesn’t work! Waste of time when it doesn’t work and there is no help to restore.

## Frequently asked questions about Mini Crossword Daily

### What is Mini Crossword Daily?

Mini Crossword Daily is a daily mini-crossword puzzle game where players solve puzzles against a timer to maintain a win streak. It offers various difficulty levels, including an untimed option, and allows users to compare their stats with friends.

### What are the key features of Mini Crossword Daily?

Key features include two new puzzles daily, multiple difficulty levels suitable for beginners and experts, an untimed option, GameCenter stats comparison with friends, and new puzzle packs available for purchase monthly.

### How much does Mini Crossword Daily cost?

The app is free to play and is ad-supported. Users can purchase individual puzzle packs or a subscription to remove ads and unlock all puzzle packs. A monthly subscription costs $3.99 USD and a yearly subscription costs $29.99 USD.

### What platforms is Mini Crossword Daily available on?

Based on the mention of iTunes accounts and GameCenter, the app is available on iOS devices. Pricing may vary by country.

### Who would enjoy playing Mini Crossword Daily?

This app is ideal for anyone who enjoys word puzzles, trivia, or quick brain teasers. It caters to all skill levels, from those new to crosswords to seasoned solvers, and offers a fun challenge for those who like playing against the clock.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.1 — 2025-09-12

Add the ability to share your scores!

### 2.4.0 — 2025-07-07

Small fixes to keep your crossword puzzle fresh.

### 2.3.2 — 2025-07-03

Small updates to keep the crossword puzzles fresh!

### 2.3.1 — 2025-06-20

Small bug fix to make sure users get their puzzles.

### 2.3.0 — 2025-06-15

Fixes an issue with missing puzzles in early June.

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