# Tiny Little Crosswords vs Small Crosswords

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tiny Little Crosswords at 77% against Small Crosswords's 17%. Tiny Little Crosswords also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (13K vs 9). Small Crosswords's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Little Crosswords sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Small Crosswords asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Little Crosswords holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Little Crosswords has 13K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Tiny Little Crosswords's written reviews are positive against 17% of Small Crosswords's.

Tiny Little Crosswords ships an update every 3 months, Small Crosswords every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Little Crosswords | Small Crosswords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-little-crosswords/id1289068375/reviews)** | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-crosswords/id6475174988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) | [John Corser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016115570) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Little Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-little-crosswords/id1289068375)

Engage in quick and enjoyable word puzzles with a unique drag-and-drop letter mechanic. Solve daily challenges or explore themed puzzle packs for hours of engaging fun.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop letter solving, Daily puzzles, Themed puzzle packs, Multiple difficulty levels, Quick and easy gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| On We Go | $1.99 | one-time |
| Keep 'Em Coming | $1.99 | one-time |
| World of Entertainment | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yet More Fun | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-4-5's | $1.99 | one-time |
| Even More Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Many More Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Very Many Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clever puzzles
- 🤔 Challenging themes
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Enjoyable brain teasers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Obscure or vague clues
- 💰 Paid hints required
- 🇺🇸 Too much American-centric content
- 🔍 Difficult to figure out puzzle themes

**Reported bugs**

- Daily puzzle crashes on launch
- Ads cannot be closed properly

**Requested features**

- Add more puzzle packs
- Implement a free daily puzzle
- Allow letter shuffling
- Improve clue clarity


### Small Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-crosswords/id6475174988)

Enjoy an endless supply of free mini crossword puzzles. Track your progress with detailed statistics and revisit past challenges. This game is designed for quick, engaging mental workouts.

**Highlights:** Unlimited mini crossword puzzles, Review previous puzzles, Monitor solving statistics, Free to play, Quick mental challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Little Crosswords free?

Tiny Little Crosswords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Small Crosswords free?

Small Crosswords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Little Crosswords or Small Crosswords?

Tiny Little Crosswords is rated higher. Tiny Little Crosswords averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Small Crosswords averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do Tiny Little Crosswords or Small Crosswords have ads?

Tiny Little Crosswords shows ads; Small Crosswords does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Little Crosswords or Small Crosswords?

Tiny Little Crosswords ships an update every 3 months, and Small Crosswords every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Little Crosswords was updated on October 31, 2026 and Small Crosswords on October 24, 2026.

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