Crossword vs Card Match Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Card Match Plus
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Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and mental stimulation with Card Match Plus, a beautifully designed recall game for all ages. Flip the cards, match the pairs, and challenge yourself to complete the grid—all at your own pace. Unwind, recharge, and sharpen your mind. Whether you’re looking for a quick mental break or a longer, more engaging challenge, this game offers something for everyone. Why You’ll Love It: • Relaxing Gameplay: Simple and intuitive mechanics combined with soothing visuals make this the perfect game to unwind • Boost Your Memory: Strengthen your focus and memory with each round as you work to recall card positions and match pairs • Customizable Challenge: Choose your preferred grid size and difficulty level to create a game experience that suits your mood and skill level • Beautifully Designed: Clean, elegant graphics and smooth animations make every match satisfying • Endless Replayability: Each round offers a unique setup, ensuring the game stays fresh and engaging Enjoy this offline, pair matching game whenever you have a few minutes to relax
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Card Match Plus at none against Crossword's 5. Crossword's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 10 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Crossword sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Card Match Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Crossword ships an update every 5 months, Card Match Plus every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crossword | Card Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (152 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 152 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Havos | Farid Ahmad |
In-app purchases
Crossword
- Supporter (no ads)$4.991 Year
- 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
Card Match Plus
No in-app purchases









