# Crossword+ vs Word Puzzle by Answer Question

The clearest difference is rating: Word Puzzle by Answer Question at 5.0 against Crossword+'s 4.5. Word Puzzle by Answer Question also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Crossword+'s advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Word Puzzle by Answer Question sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Puzzle by Answer Question holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword+ has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Crossword+'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Word Puzzle by Answer Question'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, Word Puzzle by Answer Question fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword+ | Word Puzzle by Answer Question |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-plus/id1330947092/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-puzzle-by-answer-question/id6448509095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PuzzleStar Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/603054453) | [Md Abu Khalid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648520582) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword+

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

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Word, #179 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


### Word Puzzle by Answer Question

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-puzzle-by-answer-question/id6448509095)

Engage in a crossword adventure that tests your vocabulary and word-building skills. Solve puzzles with varying difficulty levels, expand your lexicon, and enjoy a visually pleasing experience. Daily challenges and a hint system are available to assist you.

**Highlights:** Crossword puzzle gameplay, Vast collection of word puzzles, Clue-based word solving, Vocabulary expansion, Intuitive controls, Hint system, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 350 rebies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 610 rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 950 rubies | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1250 rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2800 rubies | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword+ free?

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

### Is Word Puzzle by Answer Question free?

Word Puzzle by Answer Question is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crossword+ or Word Puzzle by Answer Question?

Word Puzzle by Answer Question is rated higher. Crossword+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Word Puzzle by Answer Question averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crossword+ or Word Puzzle by Answer Question have ads?

Neither Crossword+ nor Word Puzzle by Answer Question shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword+ or Word Puzzle by Answer Question?

Crossword+ ships an update every 10 days, and Word Puzzle by Answer Question fortnightly. Most recently, Crossword+ was updated on October 31, 2026 and Word Puzzle by Answer Question on October 24, 2026.

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