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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Welcome to Jordan, In Jordan, more artifacts await your discovery as you travel through the architectural wonders of Petra, also known as the “Rose City,” and experience the stunning landscapes of the Wadi Rum Desert and the Dead Sea. Gain entry into Jordan’s natural wonders and culture as you traverse through each new vista. Discover more English Sounds and Spellings Begin to recognize other common English vowel sounds and patterns, including the diphthongs and double O patterns in words like oil, boy, couch, owl, moon, and hook. Learn the guidelines for spelling these sounds in words. Solidify your Knowledge of the Syllable Types Your journey through Jordan will lead you to unravel more clues about the English language. Here, you will incorporate the Final Stable syllable type and use the Vowels patterns I, U, and Y and other new vowel patterns learned to add to your understanding of the Closed, Open, R-controlled, Silent E and Vowel Team syllables. Sharpen your Skills to find Meaning within Multi-Syllable Words Your mission to learn the syllable types is paying off as you continue to break down words to find meaning. Here, you will learn more about how prefixes and suffixes help you find meaning in words. Empower your Sentence Knowledge Knowing how grammar works simplifies your journey to becoming a more effective reader, writer, and communicator. Your travels through Jordan will give you greater understanding of the types of sentences as well as show you how pronouns and adjectives work. Embark upon a Quest to Decipher Common Documents Every day, messages abound, conveying vital information to help in daily life. Your journey through Jordan will pay off as your comprehension increases. Rejoice in your success!

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) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). Tiny Little Crosswords's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 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. 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 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 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 iOS14.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB365 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 23, 2026 and Enigma on October 12, 2026.

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