Comparison

WordX vs Tiny Little Crosswords

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WordX

This game challenges your mind by having you unscramble words based on their dictionary definitions. It's an intellectual stimulant that improves vocabulary and helps you become a spelling expert through progressively challenging levels. Compare your scores globally and enjoy learning as you play.

Highlights
  • Unscramble words with dictionary clues
  • Progressively challenging levels
  • Learn word pronunciations
  • Global score comparison
  • Vocabulary and spelling improvement
  • Tutorial for new players
Features
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WordX is more than a puzzle game. It challenges your mind. It is a learning tool, it improves your vocabulary. It is an intellectual stimulant. You are learning as you play this game. You will become a spelling expert by the time you complete all the levels in this game. The Object of the game is to unscramble words. You are provided with the dictionary meaning of the word to unscramble. After you unscramble the word correctly... The Correct pronunciation of the Word is heard. The game has many levels, and each subsequent level is harder than the previous one. You may be challenged with 3 to 20 letter words to unscramble. This game is great for young kids all the way to adults who love to challenge their mind. Compare your scores or points against the world....and see who is the Leader. Instruction: There is a tutorial the first time you play the game, follow the tutorial then you will master the game. On the main screen select "Goto Game" to go the game screen. There you will find the Level Table where you can select a specific Level to play or Just touch "Let's Play" "Let's Play" will start a new Game if it is the first time you are playing it, Or resume the last level that you played. When playing you are presented with word that is scrambled. You need to unscramble the word to win. Look at the Scrambled Word carefully.... The Game also provide you with a Clue or Hint... It provides the Dictionary meaning of the word. Use this are your clue to Unscramble the word. If you like more challenge, you can Hide the Hint so you don't see the Dictionary meaning. If you selected an incorrect letter, an X will show at the bottom on the incorrect letter, Tap the X to undo your selection. But be careful. If you undo Too many times, you will be Penalized Points. Enjoy!

About

Tiny Little Crosswords

Engage in quick and enjoyable word puzzles with a unique drag-and-drop letter mechanic. Solve daily challenges or explore themed puzzle packs for hours of engaging fun.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop letter solving
  • Daily puzzles
  • Themed puzzle packs
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Quick and easy gameplay
Features
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Tiny Little Crosswords is fun, quick, and easy. We don't give you a zillion clues to slog through because, well, that's already been done. Just drag the letters into the grid to complete the puzzle! This clever little game contains Daily Puzzles as well as puzzle packs with different difficulty levels for hours of thoughtful, puzzling fun! Blue Ox Family Games is proud to bring you this delightful app from the minds of Eric Snider, David Arnott, and Aaron Weissblum. Put down your no. 2 pencil and download Tiny Little Crosswords today!

Screenshots

WordX4 screens
Tiny Little Crosswords3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WordX at 5.0 against Tiny Little Crosswords's 4.6. WordX also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 14.1). Tiny Little Crosswords's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WordX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Little Crosswords sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WordX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Little Crosswords has 13K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of WordX's written reviews are positive against 78% of Tiny Little Crosswords's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordX ships an update every 6 months, Tiny Little Crosswords every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WordX versus Tiny Little Crosswords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordXTiny Little Crosswords
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.6 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better77.6% of reviews
Number of ratings413K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel JocelynBlue Ox Family Games, Inc.

Customer experience

WordX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tiny Little Crosswords

All ratings13,153 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative17.4%

Bugs and requests

WordX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tiny Little Crosswords

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Daily puzzle crashes on launch
  • Ads cannot be closed properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more puzzle packs
  • Implement a free daily puzzle
  • Allow letter shuffling
  • Improve clue clarity

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WordX

One-time2
  • Unlock Level$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
10 purchases

Tiny Little Crosswords

One-time10
  • More Hints$0.99
  • On We Go$1.99
  • Keep 'Em Coming$1.99
Show 7 more
  • World of Entertainment$1.99
  • Yet More Fun$1.99
  • 3-4-5's$1.99
  • Even More Hints$1.99
  • Many More Hints$2.99
  • Very Many Hints$3.99
  • Unlock All Puzzles$9.99

Questions

Is WordX free?
WordX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Little Crosswords free?
Tiny Little Crosswords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WordX or Tiny Little Crosswords?
WordX is rated higher. WordX averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tiny Little Crosswords averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.
Do WordX or Tiny Little Crosswords have ads?
Both WordX and Tiny Little Crosswords show ads.
Which is updated more often, WordX or Tiny Little Crosswords?
WordX ships an update every 6 months, and Tiny Little Crosswords every 3 months. Most recently, WordX was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tiny Little Crosswords on November 9, 2026.

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