Comparison

Crossword vs Card Match Plus

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

Card Match Plus

Features
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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

Screenshots

Crossword4 screens
Card Match Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crossword versus Card Match Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrosswordCard Match Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (152 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings152 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHavosFarid Ahmad

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

Card Match Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crossword free?
Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Card Match Plus free?
Card Match Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crossword or Card Match Plus have ads?
Both Crossword and Card Match Plus show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crossword or Card Match Plus?
Crossword ships an update every 5 months, and Card Match Plus every 10 months. Most recently, Crossword was updated on October 24, 2026 and Card Match Plus on October 17, 2026.

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