# One Clue Crossword vs SYNKO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SYNKO at none against One Clue Crossword's 10. SYNKO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). One Clue Crossword's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 4) and chart position (#205 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. One Clue Crossword sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SYNKO asks for nothing beyond the download.

SYNKO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: One Clue Crossword has 37K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of One Clue Crossword's written reviews are positive against 100% of SYNKO's.

## The numbers

| Metric | One Clue Crossword | SYNKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-clue-crossword/id1058317706/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synko/id6790600593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 331 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) | [Matt Schabel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790600595) |

## What reviewers say

### One Clue Crossword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-clue-crossword/id1058317706)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

This app offers a unique twist on traditional crosswords by using a single picture as the clue for every word. Solve over 1000 puzzles, from simple observations to lateral thinking challenges, across numerous chapters. Enjoy a fresh brain exercise with beautiful imagery and engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Picture-based clues, 1000+ puzzles, Bonus puzzles, Mix-Up mode, Chapter Guardian Puzzles, Instant hints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Tokens Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Regular Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Regular Tokens Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tokens Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Tokens Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🧠 Keeps brain active
- 🎨 Unique concept of using a single picture as a clue
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to purchase tokens to continue playing
- 🕰️ Slow token replenishment rate
- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤔 Some words not directly related to the picture

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent token/coin rewards

**Requested features**

- Allow using coins to purchase tokens
- Increase token rewards
- Add difficulty settings
- Improve picture clarity and zoom functionality


### SYNKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synko/id6790600593)

A 5x5 word-grid game where players fill a board with tiles to form words. Strategic placement and special tiles are key to scoring points as the grid fills up. Compete daily, challenge friends, or practice without pressure.

**Highlights:** 5x5 word grid gameplay, Daily challenges with leaderboards, 2-player versus mode, Practice mode, Special tiles (Wild, Switch, Remove), Progress tracking and badges, Cross-device progress sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is One Clue Crossword free?

One Clue Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SYNKO free?

SYNKO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, One Clue Crossword or SYNKO?

SYNKO is rated higher. One Clue Crossword averages 4.6 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while SYNKO averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do One Clue Crossword or SYNKO have ads?

One Clue Crossword shows ads; SYNKO does not.

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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.*