# Minute Cryptic — Solve a daily cryptic clue > Daily cryptic crossword puzzles with video explanations and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by minute cryptic pty ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minute-cryptic/id6751253828 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [minute cryptic pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771490830) - Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 16.4 · 55 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-07-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minute-cryptic/id6751253828/reviews.md ## What is Minute Cryptic? A daily cryptic clue you can actually solve. Learn cryptic crosswords one clue at a time - fun, fast, and free. Minute Cryptic started on TikTok and Instagram, with one clue a day and a short video explaining it. Our fan-base exploded and kept asking for a game to play, so we made it! Now, with the Minute Cryptic app, you get one handcrafted clue each day, drawn from community feedback, playtested with solvers, and paired with a bite-sized video explanation. You can adjust the difficulty with hints or letter reveals, and track your stats as you build confidence and skill. Minute Cryptic is designed to make cryptic crosswords more accessible, playful and fun - one clue at a time. What you get: - A new cryptic clue every day - Friendly hint system to guide you through - Video walkthroughs that actually explain the clue - A “How to Solve” guide built for beginners - Stats and streak tracking to follow your progress - A welcoming community of solvers on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube and beyond Upgrade to membership to unlock: - The full archive of past daily clues - Mini cryptic crosswords for a longer challenge - Create-a-Cryptic mode, where you can write and share your own clues Membership is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings at any time. Terms of Use: https://minutecryptic.com/tcs Privacy Policy: https://minutecryptic.com/privacy ## Key features - Daily cryptic clues - Bite-sized video explanations - Hint system and letter reveals - Stats and streak tracking - Beginner-friendly 'How to Solve' guide - Access to past clue archive (membership) - Mini cryptic crosswords (membership) ## Chart rankings - #89 in Top Free · Word (US App Store) - #115 in Top Grossing · Word (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minute-cryptic/id6751253828/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Not bad *2026-08-25* You have to pay to use the app so it’s not really free - otherwise you can do one cryptic a day. The subscription is expensive and there’s no place for beginners. A lot of the cryptic are written by members and therefore have some faults or need you to reconstruct a word without any indicators making them near impossible without a clue. Not beginner friendly AT ALL, they really should provide some easier cryptics for learning as that would help introduce new people to the hobby. App has lots of potential but isn’t very well executed, i hope to see the developers making some improvements. **Developer response:** I'm worried this review might give readers the wrong impression of Minute Cryptic. If you're someone who likes to learn by doing, the free daily clue is a great way for you to get started - it's free forever and comes with hints plus a 2 minute explanation video of that day's clue at the end. We've found this to be a fantastic way to introduce new people to solving cryptics! And we also have three free courses to play through - the best place to start. On the clues themselves, every cryptic publication makes editorial trade-offs - few clues are entirely compromise free - and Minute Cryptic's reflect a particular style that might not be to your taste. No hard feelings - other publications prioritise different styles and you might find something that clicks for you elsewhere. All our clues are workshopped with Liam Runnalls, our head clue writer, and embody a style and set of cryptic values that won't appeal to every solver. So, they're not unpolished, they're just opinionated. Angas (the guy in the videos) ### 5/5 — Obsessed *2026-08-24* I’m addicted to the minute cryptic ### 5/5 — Got me into cryptics! *2026-08-03* After years of wanting to do cryptic crosswords but not knowing where to start, this is the app that made them click for me. Now it’s a favourite part of my daily routine and I anticipate the weekly minis. The clue writing is some of the best out there! ### 2/5 — Fails *2026-08-01* When I ask for a letter the letter doesn’t show and way too expensive for a game **Developer response:** Hi, thanks for trying the newest version of the app and for finding an edge case! We received similar feedback about the letter and we think it's to do with text-size settings. We've pushed a fix for it. Can you please try again and let us know if that's fixed that issue for you? If not, we'd love it if you could send us an email at support@minutecryptic.com so that we can dig into it further. Thanks again - Angas ## Frequently asked questions about Minute Cryptic ### What is Minute Cryptic? Minute Cryptic offers a new, handcrafted cryptic crossword clue each day, accompanied by a short video explanation. It's designed to make learning and solving cryptic crosswords accessible and fun for everyone. ### How does Minute Cryptic help beginners? Minute Cryptic includes a 'How to Solve' guide specifically for beginners, a friendly hint system, and video walkthroughs that explain each clue. This approach breaks down the complexity of cryptic crosswords. ### What features are unlocked with a membership? Membership provides access to the full archive of past daily clues, mini cryptic crosswords for extended challenges, and a 'Create-a-Cryptic' mode to write and share your own clues. ### How do I manage my Minute Cryptic membership subscription? Membership is an auto-renewing subscription. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID settings. Cancellation must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ### Does Minute Cryptic have ads? Minute Cryptic is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted solving experience. The app offers optional in-app purchases for membership features. ### What devices is Minute Cryptic available on? Minute Cryptic is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for iOS users. ### How often are new clues added to Minute Cryptic? A new cryptic clue is added every day to Minute Cryptic. The app is updated regularly, with the latest version being 2.0.3 as of August 4, 2026. ### Can I play Minute Cryptic offline? The description does not specify offline play capabilities for Minute Cryptic. Access to daily clues and video explanations may require an internet connection. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.6 — 2026-08-22 We fixed a few puzzling bugs with the up next suggestions ### 2.0.5 — 2026-08-14 Adding the option to opt-out of the timer card in the daily puzzle results ### 2.0.4 — 2026-08-11 We've further improved support for font scaling accessibility ### 2.0.3 — 2026-08-04 Fixed a bug that sometimes cause the daily clue results card to not appear ### 2.0.2 — 2026-08-01 Fixed an issue where some text could be cut off when using larger text sizes in your device's accessibility settings. ## More apps by minute cryptic pty ltd - [Minute Cryptic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minute-cryptic/id6735268899) All apps by minute cryptic pty ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1771490830 ## Related topics [cryptic crossword](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cryptic-crossword) · [one minute cryptic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/one-minute-cryptic) · [learn cryptic crosswords](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/learn-cryptic-crosswords) · [chuckle mate](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chuckle-mate) · [duty cull](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/duty-cull) · [crossword clues](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/crossword-clues) · [best cryptic crosswords](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/best-cryptic-crosswords) · [filler spreadsheet](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/filler-spreadsheet) --- *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 2026-08-27.*