# Pictocross: Picture Crossword — Play and exercise your brain!

> Picture-based crossword puzzles for brain exercise and entertainment. (iPhone/iPad app by Azur Interactive Games Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictocross-picture-crossword/id1439573228 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323)
- Category: Games, Trivia, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 247 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 117 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese and 7 more
- Released: 2018-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictocross-picture-crossword/id1439573228/reviews.md

## What is Pictocross?

Pictocross is a new kind of crossword puzzle. Each puzzle includes a picture. Every word in each level can be deduced from the picture.

Features: 
· Simple gameplay -  the clues are in the pictures
· Hundreds of beautiful photos - people, places, animals and more
· If you get stuck on a question, use the power-up to reveal the next letter in a clue or ask your friends
· Play levels offline if you don’t have internet connection (with limited features)

Solve entertaining puzzles in this unique picture crossword game!
Have fun while you learn!

## Key features

- Clues derived from pictures
- Hundreds of beautiful photos
- Power-ups for hints
- Ask friends for help
- Offline play available

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictocross-picture-crossword/id1439573228/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Jujumae13

*2025-01-19, version 0.3.8*

Fun to play, does exercise your brain. Enjoyable to play yet challenging

### 5/5 — Fun game!

*2024-09-02, version 0.3.8*

Love doing this type of game and this one is great!

### 4/5 — Crossword review

*2023-11-25, version 0.3.8*

I love it!! Wish their were more puzzles for free

### 4/5 — What are the coins for?

*2022-09-20, version 0.3.8*

Can i use them to buy more hints???

### 5/5 — Great game picture to cross

*2022-08-16, version 0.3.8*

Love this game.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2022-02-12, version 0.3.7*

This is a wonderful game and really makes you think.

### 2/5 — Would love to give more stars but…

*2021-12-28*

Love this game but am getting sick of the same pictures being repeated over and over!

### 5/5 — Love

*2019-10-29, version 0.2.9*

I love this game. Levels are fun and easy

### 1/5 — No points

*2019-07-13, version 0.2.6*

Cannot get points to play the game.
Need the first letter since the picture is over exposed.

### 5/5 — الكويت

*2019-06-30, version 0.2.6*

رووووووعة ارجوكم تحديث بسرعة

## Frequently asked questions about Pictocross

### What is Pictocross?

Pictocross is a novel crossword puzzle game where each word's clue is directly provided by an accompanying picture. You deduce the words by interpreting the images, offering a unique twist on traditional crosswords.

### How do I solve the puzzles?

The core mechanic involves looking at the picture provided for each level and deducing the words that fit the crossword grid based on the visual clues. The images contain all the information needed to solve the puzzles.

### What if I get stuck on a puzzle?

If you find yourself unable to solve a puzzle, you can utilize power-ups to reveal the next letter in a clue or ask your friends for assistance. These features are designed to help you progress through the game.

### Can I play Pictocross offline?

Yes, you can play levels offline if you do not have an internet connection. However, please note that some features may be limited when playing in offline mode.

### Is Pictocross free to play?

The app is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements. This allows for continued development and the addition of new content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.3.8 — 2022-03-09

- bug fixes

### 0.3.7 — 2022-01-02

Bug Fix

### 0.3.6 — 2021-08-04

- bug fixes

### 0.3.3 — 2019-12-14

· bug fixes
· new sounds

### 0.2.9 — 2019-09-11

· bug fixes

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