# WordX vs Tiny Little Crosswords

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordX | Tiny Little Crosswords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordx/id1035035117/reviews)** | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-little-crosswords/id1289068375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samuel Jocelyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/635119562) | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) |

## What reviewers say

### WordX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordx/id1035035117)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Little Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-little-crosswords/id1289068375)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| On We Go | $1.99 | one-time |
| Keep 'Em Coming | $1.99 | one-time |
| World of Entertainment | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yet More Fun | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-4-5's | $1.99 | one-time |
| Even More Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Many More Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Very Many Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clever puzzles
- 🤔 Challenging themes
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Enjoyable brain teasers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Obscure or vague clues
- 💰 Paid hints required
- 🇺🇸 Too much American-centric content
- 🔍 Difficult to figure out puzzle themes

**Reported bugs**

- Daily puzzle crashes on launch
- Ads cannot be closed properly

**Requested features**

- Add more puzzle packs
- Implement a free daily puzzle
- Allow letter shuffling
- Improve clue clarity


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*