Comparison

Tiny Little Crosswords vs Enigma

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

Head to head
About

Tiny Little Crosswords

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
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Tiny Little Crosswords is fun, quick, and easy. We don't give you a zillion clues to slog through because, well, that's already been done. Just drag the letters into the grid to complete the puzzle! This clever little game contains Daily Puzzles as well as puzzle packs with different difficulty levels for hours of thoughtful, puzzling fun! Blue Ox Family Games is proud to bring you this delightful app from the minds of Eric Snider, David Arnott, and Aaron Weissblum. Put down your no. 2 pencil and download Tiny Little Crosswords today!

About

Enigma

Features
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SOLVE PUZZLES TO BUILD LITERACY Transform your literacy skills with engaging, puzzle-solving gameplay. Learn to recognize letters, build words, and read and write sentences by deciphering the ancient language of Atlantis. PRACTICE EVERYDAY SKILLS Play fun, timed mini-games that test your reading skills in everyday situations, from figuring out a bus schedule to paying the correct amount of cash when you go shopping. PLAY IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH Whether you are a native English speaker looking to boost your literacy skills or a Spanish speaker learning to read English, we support you with instructions delivered in your native language. VISIT REAL-WORLD LOCATIONS Visit real locations in Egypt and Australia. UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF ATLANTIS Seek out hidden ancient relics and energize the mysterious crystals that power Atlantis. As you learn more, you can dig deeper into the history of the once great civilization. WHY WE MADE THIS GAME In the United States alone, 32 million adults cannot read, including almost 20% of high-school graduates. Reading is a key skill in today’s modern, fast-paced, and dynamic lifestyle. Programs targeting our adult learner population are few and far between. Engima: Foundations presents a new approach to learning, combining university developed and tested teaching methods with the game development expertise of industry professionals and a premier game development university program. We focus on how adults learn to read and respect their sensibilities and character, while still making a game suitable for all ages.

Screenshots

Tiny Little Crosswords3 screens
Enigma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Enigma at none against Tiny Little Crosswords's 10. Enigma also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tiny Little Crosswords's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tiny Little Crosswords sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Enigma asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Little Crosswords ships an update every 3 months, Enigma every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tiny Little Crosswords versus Enigma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny Little CrosswordsEnigma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB453 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Ox Family Games, Inc.Corey Clark

Bugs and requests

Tiny Little Crosswords

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Daily puzzle crashes on launch
  • Ads cannot be closed properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more puzzle packs
  • Implement a free daily puzzle
  • Allow letter shuffling
  • Improve clue clarity

Enigma

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tiny Little Crosswords

One-time10
  • More Hints$0.99
  • On We Go$1.99
  • Keep 'Em Coming$1.99
Show 7 more
  • World of Entertainment$1.99
  • Yet More Fun$1.99
  • 3-4-5's$1.99
  • Even More Hints$1.99
  • Many More Hints$2.99
  • Very Many Hints$3.99
  • Unlock All Puzzles$9.99
None

Enigma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tiny Little Crosswords free?
Tiny Little Crosswords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Enigma free?
Enigma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tiny Little Crosswords or Enigma have ads?
Tiny Little Crosswords shows ads; Enigma does not.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Little Crosswords or Enigma?
Tiny Little Crosswords ships an update every 3 months, and Enigma every 9 months. Most recently, Tiny Little Crosswords was updated on October 22, 2026 and Enigma on October 21, 2026.

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