Guess the MSG vs Cross Spin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Guess the MSG
Test your knowledge of internet slang and social acronyms. Solve puzzles by unscrambling letters to reveal the meanings of common and uncommon abbreviations. It's a fun way to learn new terms you encounter online.
- Guess acronym meanings
- Solve scrambled letter puzzles
- Learn internet slang
- Features popular and uncommon abbreviations
- Suitable for social media users
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Guess the MSG is a game which features pictures of popular social acronyms (or internet slang) as well as scrambled letters. Your goal is to spell out the meaning of the acronyms using the scrambled letters. While you may know popular (maybe even overused) internet abbreviations such as LOL or even OMG, do you know the more uncommon ones? Which ones? Well you'd have to play the game to find out. If you use Facebook, Twitter, Kik, forums, instant messaging, chat etc, you've likely come across a lot of acronyms, but do you really know what they mean? Can you guess the whole word or phrase? Give it a try. Hey, you might learn something new...
Cross Spin
Engage your mind with quick, bite-sized crosswords. Spin the board to discover new word combinations and race against the clock to solve puzzles. Enjoy progressive levels and unique themes for endless wordplay fun.
- Bite-sized mini crosswords
- Spin the board for solutions
- Timed puzzle challenges
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Unique themed categories
- New puzzles added consistently
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Dive into the world of wordplay with Cross Spin, the ultimate app for word puzzle lovers! Test your knowledge and sharpen your mind by solving bite-sized crosswords designed to deliver quick, rewarding fun. Spin the board to find solutions, but don’t think too long or time will run out! Each level brings a new challenge, featuring creative gameplay and engaging categories that will keep you coming back for more. Key Features: Bite-Sized Fun: Solve quick and clever mini crosswords perfect for your coffee break or commute. Spin to Win: Find new word combinations and solutions with each spin of the board. Beat the Buzzer: Race to finish each puzzle before the time runs out. Progressive Levels: Start easy and advance through increasingly challenging puzzles. Unique Themes: Enjoy a variety of categories, from geography and linguistics to music and science. New Puzzles: Continue the fun with new puzzles and categories added consistently. Whether you're a crossword expert or just getting started, Cross Spin is the perfect way to relax, learn, and have fun with words. Download now and start spinning!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cross Spin at 5.0 against Guess the MSG's 4.5. Cross Spin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Guess the MSG's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price and 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
Both are free to download. Guess the MSG sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cross Spin asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cross Spin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Guess the MSG's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cross Spin's.
Guess the MSG ships an update every 2 months, Cross Spin every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guess the MSG | Cross Spin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danny Pajevic | JoPat Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Guess the MSG
Cross Spin
In-app purchases
Guess the MSG
- Remove the Ads$0.99
- Unlock All Levels$0.99
- Unlimited Coins$0.99
Cross Spin
No in-app purchases









