Comparison

Crossword vs Littera Suite

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

Head to head
About

Crossword

Engage with a vast collection of American-style crosswords, featuring adjustable grid sizes and difficulty levels. Enjoy unlimited on-the-fly generated puzzles and utilize helpful tools like validation and a built-in solver. Supports multiple languages and spelling preferences for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Adjustable grid zoom and movement
  • Multiple grid sizes and difficulty levels
  • On-the-fly grid generation for unlimited play
  • Thousands of straight and general knowledge clues
  • US/UK English spelling options
  • Built-in crossword solver and hints
  • Crosswords in French, German, and Dutch
Features
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Play a large range of crosswords. All use the usual American style grids, such as is used in the NY Times, USA Today and many other newspapers Note that all the answers and clues use US English spellings, and that the general knowledge clues are tailored for US players. Features: • You can zoom in & out of the grid, and move around, making it possible to play larger grids even on smaller screens • There is a large range of built in grids, from sizes 11x11, 13x13 and 15x15 at different difficulty levels. Most have just 16% black squares, per the standard definition • In addition a new grid of sizes up to 8x8 can be generated on-the-fly by the app, meaning unlimited games to play • Many 1000's of clues, both straight and general knowledge • Choose between US or UK English spellings • General knowledge questions tailored to your country (currently US, UK, Australia and Canada) • Ability to save and reload games, so several games can be played at the same time • Numerous aids in case you get stuck, e.g. validate word/letter, reveal word and even a built-in crossword solver to show potential matches • Easily flip between different crosswords, just like a crossword puzzle book • Also includes crosswords in French, German and Dutch

About

Littera Suite

Features
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Littera is a suite of five challenging games for all word lovers. It offers you an exceptional word game experience, whether you're a casual enthusiast or a true word master. Explore the endless possibilities of letter combinations and embark on a quest to claim the crown of the Word King! Our suite of games includes five captivating modes designed to test your word-making skills. Dive into the world of 4x4 or 5x5 grids and seek out the cleverest words. You can also try to create the most words from a selection of twenty letters. If you're looking for an extra challenge, choose the locked mode, where the letters of found words become unavailable for two turns. You can also challenge yourself to find a specific number of words using the provided letters. It's the perfect exercise to sharpen your letter skills. Customize your experience by playing in relax mode or by adding some excitement with timed mode. In each game, you'll have the option to select your own letters, try mini-games to unlock more letters, or let chance decide for you. Will you succeed in finding the magical letter combination that will earn you the record for the most words found or an exceptional score? Key features: - 5 game modes: 4x4 and 5x5 grids, free word search, word search with locked letters, and word challenge. - Many tools to personalize your gaming experience. - Form words from 3 to 25 letters. - The option to select your own letters or let chance decide for you. - Mini-games to maximize your chances of collecting letters. - The choice between timed or relax mode, depending on your mood. - The flexibility to play in English or French. - A list of found words to track your progress. - A scoring system based on the value of the letters used. - Leaderboards for your top games with detailed statistics. - No ads or in-app purchases. - No internet connection required.

Screenshots

Crossword4 screens
Littera Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Crossword at Free against Littera Suite's $2.99. Littera Suite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Crossword is free to download; Littera Suite costs $2.99 up front. Crossword sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Littera Suite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crossword ships an update every 5 months, Littera Suite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Crossword versus Littera Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrosswordLittera Suite
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (153 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings153 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB78 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHavosLuc Cournoyer

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Crossword

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter (no ads)$4.991 Year
One-time4
  • Stack of 1300 Coins$0.99
  • Stack of 3000 Coins$1.99
  • Stack of 8000 coins$3.99
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  • Stack of 20000 Coins$9.99
None

Littera Suite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crossword free?
Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Littera Suite free?
Littera Suite costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crossword or Littera Suite have ads?
Crossword shows ads; Littera Suite does not.
Which is updated more often, Crossword or Littera Suite?
Crossword ships an update every 5 months, and Littera Suite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crossword was updated on November 6, 2026 and Littera Suite on October 30, 2026.

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