Comparison

Crossword+ vs Anatomy Puzzles

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

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About

Crossword+

Start your day with two new themed crossword puzzles daily, ranging from classic literature to movie magic. Enjoy a satisfying yet gentle challenge, with helpful hints and auto-check features. Solve puzzles offline and adjust text size for a comfortable, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Two new themed puzzles daily
  • Over 3,000 puzzles in archive
  • Helpful hints and AutoCheck
  • Offline play supported
  • Ad-free experience
  • Adjustable text size
Features
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Start your day with a crossword and a smile! Whether you’re a novice solver or a seasoned veteran, we’ve designed Crossword+ so that players of all abilities can enjoy solving our crosswords! We release new crosswords every day and every single crossword in the app has a unique theme. For example, Monday’s crossword is music related, and Friday’s crossword is movie related. Even if you don’t know anything about the topic, you’ll still be attempt the crossword as the theme words are sprinkled into the crossword among other clues. So look forward to testing and expanding your knowledge of movies, music, food, books and much, much more! Why Crossword+? * Two new themed puzzles every single day (one maxi and one mini) * Over 3,000 puzzles in our ever-growing collection * Helpful hints when you need a little extra help * Catches mistakes as you type with our AutoCheck function * 100% ad-free. Just you and the puzzle * Works offline * Adjustable text size for readability Join over 500,000 solvers who've made Crossword Plus part of their routine. Is Crossword+ good for beginners? Yes! Crossword+ is designed for solvers of all abilities. Start with our daily mini crosswords, make use of instant error checking, and use hints whenever you're stuck. We aim to make our clues challenging enough to be satisfying, but accessible enough to keep you moving forward. How does it compare to other crossword apps? We designed Crossword Plus to be simple, intuitive, and accessible to everyone. While there are many excellent crossword apps available, we focus on delivering a clean, distraction-free solving experience that feels natural. Is every puzzle themed? Yes! Every single crossword in Crossword+ is built around a unique theme. What kinds of themes do you feature? Everything from Trivia Delights and Hollywood Hits to Tasty Treats and beyond! With over 3,000 themed puzzles in our archive, there’s lots to explore and new topics every day. Can I use Crossword+ offline? Yes! Download puzzles and solve them anywhere! On planes, trains, or wherever your internet connection isn't reliable. Do you have free crossword puzzles? We publish a new free 5×5 mini crossword every day. We offer a subscription which gives you access to full-size maxi puzzles and our extensive archive. Does Crossword+ have ads? No. We're ad-free. Is Crossword+ good for seniors? Yes! The app automatically respects your device's text size settings. Additionally, you can zoom in on any puzzle grid for additional magnification. Can crosswords help with vocabulary? Definitely. Regular crossword solving strengthens vocabulary, reinforces spelling, and improves word recall. All while having fun. Is this an American or British crossword? Both! We use vocabulary and spelling that works for solvers on both sides of the Atlantic, making our puzzles accessible to a global audience. Does Crossword Plus include easy and hard crossword puzzles? We focus on a single, balanced difficulty level that appeals to most solvers. You can make puzzles easier or more challenging by toggling hints and assistance features on or off. Can I use Crossword+ for quick puzzles? Perfect for it! Our daily 5×5 mini crossword is designed for a quick mental break which is ideal when you just want a few minutes of crossword fun. Does Crossword+ offer hints or help with clues? Yes! Every clue comes with an optional hint to nudge you in the right direction. Fair warning: using a hint adds 30 seconds to your completion time. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Anatomy Puzzles

Reconstruct detailed anatomy and physiology diagrams by solving puzzles. Features a drag-and-drop interface with adjustable difficulty and helpful guides for all ages. Explore accurate anatomical information and earn achievements.

Highlights
  • Anatomy and physiology puzzles
  • Drag and drop interface
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Educational text and details
  • Auto-save and progress syncing
  • Achievements system
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Can you rebuild these anatomy and physiology diagrams? Like a jigsaw puzzle of your insides but each piece is a cut-out piece of the anatomy which needs to be put back into the right place. 126 anatomy puzzles available to play immediately! EASY TO LEARN Simple drag and drop interface that works for adults and children. A simple tutorial on "How To Play" is included. Puzzles in each pack start easy and get harder the more you do. HARD TO MASTER Puzzles range from easy (solve in a few minutes) through to very hard. But don't worry, your placed pieces are automatically saved so you can do the puzzle over several sessions. You can also turn on and off useful guides like outlines or a ghost image depending on how hard you want it to be. And if some pieces are too small, just turn on the Auto-Zoom feature. Can you earn all the achievements? EDUCATIONAL The puzzles show details of human and insect anatomy and physiology. Descriptive text is also included providing the correct names and action pathways for the subject shown. Many of the puzzles have been sourced from an online authoritative anatomy text book so you know they are accurate. Once a puzzle is completed you can explore a zoomed in version to learn more. FAMILY FRIENDLY Many puzzles are based on anatomy diagrams - no photos of real dissections have been used. PEACEFUL An uncluttered puzzle solving space lets you be in the moment as you work through the puzzle at your own pace. CONNECTED Works on your iPads and Macs. In-App purchases of puzzle packs are shared between your devices and you can easily enable synching up Puzzle completion progress between them. Start of one device and finish it on another. SUBJECTS INCLUDED: • Included: Structure of the Eye, Worker Ant, Human Skeleton, Facial Muscles, Spider, Leaf, Cubozoa, Head Lateral View, Bronchial Anatomy, Choana, Polychaete and Skull (How to Play) & 2 Hidden Bonus Images • Pack 1: Prototypical Cell, Heart - Anterior and Posterior Views, Bones of the Foot, Structures of the Mouth, Body Muscles - Anterior and Posterior Views, Nails, Digestive System, Body Cavities, Structures of the Ear, DNA & 2 Hidden Bonus Images • Pack 2: Fetal Circulatory System, ABO Blood Groups, Position of the Heart, Kidney, Pleura of the Lungs, Referred Pain, Sensory Neurones, Shoulder Joint, Layers of the Skin, Skull, Transmission of Sound, Tissues and Membranes & 2 Hidden Bonus Images • Pack 3: Crustacean (1890), Recessive Inheritance, Cardiac Cycle, Levels of Organisation, Tissue Repair, Brain (1897), Synovial Joints, Sperm Fertilisation, Pregnancy Feedback, Lungs & Heart (1840), Goblet Cell, Insects (1890) & 2 Hidden Bonus Images • Pack 4: Organs of Abdomen, Digestive Organs, Horse Skeleton, Respiratory System, Anatomy of a Flower, Red Blood Cells, Organs & Bones, 4 Prone Skeletons, Mid-Body Skeleton, Anatomy of the Hand, Cell Membrane, 3 Brain Slices & 2 Hidden Bonus Images • Pack 5: Sperm Whale, 15th C. Horse, Crossbill Skull, Mosquito, Amphipod, Alimentary Canals of Beetles and Bees, Dragonfly, Horse Skeleton, Cat, HouseFly, Indian Pond Heron, Dolphin & 2 Hidden Bonus Images • Pack 6: Comparative Anatomy from a 1909 French dictionary. Animals, Arthropods, Mushrooms, Flowers, Furs, Fruits, Mammals x 2, Mollusks, Birds x 2, Feathers & 2 Hidden Bonus Images • Pack 7: Close-up photos of animals, birds, insects and flowers. • Pack 8: Medical Imaging of Humans and Animals

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Crossword+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Crossword+ at 12K against Anatomy Puzzles's 308. Crossword+ also leads on chart position (#152 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Crossword+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Anatomy Puzzles sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anatomy Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword+ has 12K ratings behind it against 308, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Crossword+'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Anatomy Puzzles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crossword+ ships an update every 10 days, Anatomy Puzzles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Crossword+ versus Anatomy Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossword+Anatomy Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12K ratings)4.7 (308 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews — better73.3% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better308
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#152 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB471 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPuzzleStar LimitedCleverInfo

Customer experience

Crossword+

All ratings11,465 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews527 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.3%

Anatomy Puzzles

All ratings284 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

Crossword+

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Brain-stimulating puzzles
  • 🎯 Variety of themes and difficulty levels
  • ✨ Enjoyable and challenging experience
  • 🧠 Helps keep the mind active
  • 🕰️ Daily puzzles provide a routine activity

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
  • 🐛 Occasional errors in puzzle clues or answers
  • 🤔 Some puzzles may be too difficult for casual users
  • 🕰️ Limited number of free puzzles per month

Anatomy Puzzles

From 308 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very fun and enjoyable
  • 😌 Stress relieving and good for zoning out
  • 🧠 Good for neurodivergent individuals who like anatomy
  • 🎨 Visually appealing learning method
  • 🧩 Enjoyable puzzle building experience

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Misleading puzzle content (page pieces vs. anatomical parts)
  • 😴 Puzzles can be boring and don't teach anatomy
  • 💰 Most puzzles require payment
  • 🧩 Limited free content

Bugs and requests

Crossword+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing or crashing issues for some users
  • Subscription not always working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Search function to find puzzles by topic
  • More difficulty levels to cater to all skill levels
  • Ability to track progress and stats over time

Anatomy Puzzles

Requested features

3 requests
  • When a piece is placed, the name of the anatomical part should pop up.
  • At the end, if the app places the piece, it would be nice to see it illustrated and named.
  • More puzzles/packs needed.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Crossword+

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$7.491 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Year trial$37.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$37.991 Year
  • Yearly1 Year trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
9 purchases

Anatomy Puzzles

One-time9
  • Puzzle Pack 1 - Human Anatomy$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 2 - Human Anatomy$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 3 - Old and New$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Puzzle Pack 4: including Arty$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 5 : 14 Non-Human$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 6 : Dictionary$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 7 : Close-ups$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 8 -Medical Imaging$0.99
  • Unlock all Anatomy Puzzles$6.99

Questions

Is Crossword+ free?
Crossword+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anatomy Puzzles free?
Anatomy Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crossword+ or Anatomy Puzzles?
Anatomy Puzzles is rated higher. Crossword+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Anatomy Puzzles averages 4.7 from 308 ratings.
Do Crossword+ or Anatomy Puzzles have ads?
Neither Crossword+ nor Anatomy Puzzles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crossword+ or Anatomy Puzzles?
Crossword+ ships an update every 10 days, and Anatomy Puzzles every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crossword+ was updated on October 31, 2026 and Anatomy Puzzles on October 29, 2026.

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