# Crossword+ vs Anatomy Puzzles

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Crossword+ at 12K against Anatomy Puzzles's 308. Crossword+ also leads on chart position (#173 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.

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.

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.

Crossword+ ships an update every 10 days, Anatomy Puzzles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword+ | Anatomy Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-plus/id1330947092/reviews) | **[4.7 (308 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anatomy-puzzles/id1451465531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 308 |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 471 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PuzzleStar Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/603054453) | [CleverInfo](https://appshunter.io/developer/476838618) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-plus/id1330947092)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Word, #184 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $37.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $37.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anatomy-puzzles/id1451465531)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Pack 1 - Human Anatomy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 2 - Human Anatomy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 3 - Old and New | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 4: including Arty | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 5 : 14 Non-Human | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 6 : Dictionary | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 7 : Close-ups | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 8 -Medical Imaging | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Anatomy Puzzles | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Requested features**

- 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.


## Frequently asked 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 November 1, 2026 and Anatomy Puzzles on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*