# The Crossword App

> The Crossword App (iPhone/iPad app by Joe Williams.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-crossword-app/id1502862418 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joe Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292862166)
- Category: Games, Trivia, Word
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-crossword-app/id1502862418/reviews.md

## What is The Crossword App?

The Crossword App is a free app for playing crosswords. Challenge yourself against others, see where you rank on the leaderboard, earn XP for completing challenges and much more! A completely offline experience means you'll never be left in the dark. No more issues of being unable to complete a crossword because you're going through a tunnel on a train. The app comes with over 100 completely free crosswords, with future updates providing more. Other features include: 
- Sign in with Apple 
- Game Centre integration 
- Hints 
- Accessibility support 
- Hard mode 
- Disable hints 
- Time yourself 
- Keep track of completed and in progress crosswords. 

Roadmap: 
- Generate your own crosswords to share with friends

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional 100 hints | $8.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2020-07-03

- Fixed an issue where signing in with Apple on one device meant you couldn't on another 
- Fixed dark mode issues, thanks @mattglover!
- In App Purchase screen is now pushed rather than presented

### 1.0 — 2020-07-01

No release notes.

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## More apps by Joe Williams

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All apps by Joe Williams: https://appshunter.io/developer/1292862166

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