# Ultimate Crosswords HD — Get your brain working.

> Free online and solo crossword puzzle game with daily challenges and hints. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Guyler.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-crosswords-hd/id775752793 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chris Guyler](https://appshunter.io/developer/687318530)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-crosswords-hd/id775752793/reviews.md

## What is Ultimate Crosswords HD?

Features:

◉ Multiplayer Online and Solo Crossword game
◉ Daily Crossword Game
◉ Zoom function for clues ( easy reading on iphones )
◉ Built in Web Help for those hard clues
◉ Use Anagrams to help
◉ Customise your colours
◉ Compete against everyone else to complete the crossword and get the highest points. BIG payouts for the winners.
◉ Clear Fonts even on iPhones
◉ Enjoy playing crosswords, at home, on the move, even on Holiday..
◉ All games are free, no purchases required.
◉ Thousands of words and clues , millions of crosswords, all for FREE. 
◉ Great hint system to help you complete words.
◉ Can't guess the answer? , try an Anagram Hint
◉ Anyone can play. Great for playing on the train or even the beach..

Crosswords HD offers you the best in great, entertaining and challenging crossword puzzles . 

Very clear clues, and game board.

Very intuitive interface.

## Key features

- Multiplayer online and solo play
- Daily crossword challenges
- Zoom function for clues
- Built-in web help and anagram hints
- Customizable colors
- Compete for high scores and payouts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $18.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advert Free | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-crosswords-hd/id775752793/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-02-19, version 5.62*

Love it

### 5/5 — Challenge your vocabulary today!

*2025-08-12*

Very challenging game!

### 4/5 — Glitchy

*2024-04-05, version 5.62*

It’s a bit temperamental, but the crosswords are ok

### 1/5 — Freezing

*2023-09-29, version 5.62*

When are they going to fix this game it freezes 3 to 4 times every crossword plus it won’t download the multiplayer game. No problem with all of the ads though . Get your act together developers. Please also need new content same clues over and over.

### 3/5 — Better than the last version

*2023-04-29, version 5.62*

App is better than the last version, but still has a few bugs

### 5/5 — Okay

*2022-07-22, version 5.62*

Good game when you figure out the American thinking and language

### 3/5 — Spelling!!

*2022-03-13, version 5.62*

Very frustrating that American used so often & answers don’t always make sense- otherwise ok!

### 5/5 — nice

*2021-12-06*

pretty123

### 5/5 — Word up

*2020-10-25, version 5.62*

Been playing this for years. Really enjoy it and the format of three tiers.

### 4/5 — Great games but beware of US spelling!

*2020-09-07, version 5.62*

These are good games, especially as they are free, but can be a bit confusing for UK users as answers use US spelling and terminology.

## Frequently asked questions about Ultimate Crosswords HD

### What is Ultimate Crosswords HD?

Ultimate Crosswords HD is a free crossword puzzle game available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It offers both solo and online multiplayer modes, daily challenges, and helpful hints to assist players.

### Is Ultimate Crosswords HD free to play?

Yes, all games in Ultimate Crosswords HD are free to play, with no purchases required to enjoy the thousands of words and clues available.

### Can I play Ultimate Crosswords HD offline?

The description mentions enjoying crosswords at home, on the move, and on holiday, suggesting offline play is possible for solo modes. However, online multiplayer requires an internet connection.

### How does the multiplayer mode in Ultimate Crosswords HD work?

In multiplayer mode, you can compete against everyone else to complete the crossword and achieve the highest points. There are even big payouts for the winners.

### What kind of hints does Ultimate Crosswords HD offer?

Ultimate Crosswords HD provides a great hint system to help you complete words. You can also use an Anagram Hint if you're struggling to guess the answer.

### What devices is Ultimate Crosswords HD compatible with?

Ultimate Crosswords HD is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Ultimate Crosswords HD updated?

The latest version is 5.62, and the app was last updated on June 29, 2018. Future updates may introduce new content or features.

### What is the age rating for Ultimate Crosswords HD?

Ultimate Crosswords HD has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.62 — 2018-06-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed a bug with Video Playback.

### 5.61 — 2018-05-30

Game Enhancements

### 5.60 — 2018-05-25

Reduced Memory Use
Works better on lower spec devices
Fast Game Play

### 5.57 — 2018-05-16

Fixed Crash Bug

### 5.53 — 2018-05-10

Minor Bug Fix

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