# Crossword+ vs Cerebro the Virtual Lab

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cerebro the Virtual Lab at none against Crossword+'s 9. Cerebro the Virtual Lab also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Crossword+'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 65 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cerebro the Virtual Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cerebro the Virtual Lab holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword+ has 12K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Crossword+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Cerebro the Virtual Lab's.

Crossword+ ships an update every 10 days, Cerebro the Virtual Lab every 65 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword+ | Cerebro the Virtual Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-plus/id1330947092/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cerebro-the-virtual-lab/id1479598334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 65 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PuzzleStar Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/603054453) | [Claudia Krebs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479598333) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword+

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

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · Word, #192 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


### Cerebro the Virtual Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cerebro-the-virtual-lab/id1479598334)

Explore the human brain through an engaging educational game. Pilot a nanorobot to learn and review neuroanatomy, identifying over 50 brain structures and navigating complex neural pathways. Compete with others or test your knowledge before exams.

**Highlights:** Learn 50+ brain structures, Navigate neural pathways, Training mode for learning, Challenge mode for competition, Master mode for exam prep, Explore Cortex and blood vessels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword+ free?

Crossword+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cerebro the Virtual Lab free?

Cerebro the Virtual Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crossword+ or Cerebro the Virtual Lab?

Cerebro the Virtual Lab is rated higher. Crossword+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Cerebro the Virtual Lab averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Crossword+ or Cerebro the Virtual Lab have ads?

Neither Crossword+ nor Cerebro the Virtual Lab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword+ or Cerebro the Virtual Lab?

Crossword+ ships an update every 10 days, and Cerebro the Virtual Lab every 65 months. Most recently, Crossword+ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cerebro the Virtual Lab on November 3, 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.*