# Crossword Champ vs Crossword+

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crossword+ at every 10 days against Crossword Champ's every 2 months. Crossword+ also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 421) and review sentiment (84% vs 69%). Crossword Champ's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword Champ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Crossword+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Crossword Champ against 4.5 for Crossword+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword+ has 12K ratings behind it against 421, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Crossword Champ's written reviews are positive against 84% of Crossword+'s.

Crossword Champ ships an update every 2 months, Crossword+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Champ | Crossword+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-champ/id1112945822/reviews) | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-plus/id1330947092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 421 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 215 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Monster Brain Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241301124) | [PuzzleStar Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/603054453) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword Champ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-champ/id1112945822)

Engage in daily brain training with free online crossword puzzles. Learn new words and facts while challenging yourself and others globally. Enjoy a classic, interactive puzzle experience with beautiful designs and no third-party ads.

**Highlights:** Daily free crossword puzzles, Cryptic crossword puzzles, Memory and vocabulary improvement, Hints and points system, Weekly competitions, Picture hints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2250 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Variety of puzzles and categories
- 🧠 Keeps the mind active
- 👍 Good user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Clues not always aligned with answers

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when completing puzzles
- Incorrect clues shown for the current word
- Inability to earn points for completed puzzles

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and resume puzzles
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- More challenging puzzles and difficulty levels
- UK-based clues and content


### Crossword+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-plus/id1330947092)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Word, #191 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Start your day with two new themed crossword puzzles daily, ranging from classic literature to movie magic. Enjoy a satisfying yet gentle challenge, with helpful hints and auto-check features. Solve puzzles offline and adjust text size for a comfortable, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Two new themed puzzles daily, Over 3,000 puzzles in archive, Helpful hints and AutoCheck, Offline play supported, Ad-free experience, Adjustable text size

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $37.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $37.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Brain-stimulating puzzles
- 🎯 Variety of themes and difficulty levels
- ✨ Enjoyable and challenging experience
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind active
- 🕰️ Daily puzzles provide a routine activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🐛 Occasional errors in puzzle clues or answers
- 🤔 Some puzzles may be too difficult for casual users
- 🕰️ Limited number of free puzzles per month

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues for some users
- Subscription not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- Search function to find puzzles by topic
- More difficulty levels to cater to all skill levels
- Ability to track progress and stats over time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword Champ free?

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

### Is Crossword+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crossword Champ or Crossword+?

Crossword+ is rated higher. Crossword Champ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 421 ratings, while Crossword+ averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do Crossword Champ or Crossword+ have ads?

Neither Crossword Champ nor Crossword+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword Champ or Crossword+?

Crossword Champ ships an update every 2 months, and Crossword+ every 10 days. Most recently, Crossword Champ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Crossword+ on November 7, 2026.

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