Comparison

Guess the MSG vs Cross Spin

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Guess acronym meanings
  • Solve scrambled letter puzzles
  • Learn internet slang
  • Features popular and uncommon abbreviations
  • Suitable for social media users
Features
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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...

About

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.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized mini crosswords
  • Spin the board for solutions
  • Timed puzzle challenges
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Unique themed categories
  • New puzzles added consistently
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Guess the MSG4 screens
Cross Spin4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guess the MSG sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cross Spin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Guess the MSG versus Cross Spin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuess the MSGCross Spin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings415 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB88 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDanny PajevicJoPat Games, LLC

Customer experience

Guess the MSG

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Cross Spin

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Guess the MSG

One-time3
  • Remove the Ads$0.99
  • Unlock All Levels$0.99
  • Unlimited Coins$0.99
None

Cross Spin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guess the MSG free?
Guess the MSG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cross Spin free?
Cross Spin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guess the MSG or Cross Spin?
Cross Spin is rated higher. Guess the MSG averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Cross Spin averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Guess the MSG or Cross Spin have ads?
Cross Spin shows ads; Guess the MSG does not.
Which is updated more often, Guess the MSG or Cross Spin?
Guess the MSG ships an update every 2 months, and Cross Spin every 12 months. Most recently, Guess the MSG was updated on October 9, 2026 and Cross Spin on October 1, 2026.

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