# Crossword+ vs Crosswords

The clearest difference is price: Crossword+ at Free against Crosswords's $0.99. Crossword+ also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Crosswords's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Crossword+ is free to download; Crosswords costs $0.99 up front. Crossword+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Crosswords asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crossword+ ships an update every 10 days, Crosswords every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword+ | Crosswords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-plus/id1330947092/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #129 | **#65** |
| Size | 49 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PuzzleStar Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/603054453) | [Henning Muller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771149209) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword+

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

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Word, #175 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


### Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswords/id6753611950)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword+ free?

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

### Is Crosswords free?

Crosswords costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Crossword+ or Crosswords have ads?

Neither Crossword+ nor Crosswords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword+ or Crosswords?

Crossword+ ships an update every 10 days, and Crosswords every 8 days. Most recently, Crossword+ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Crosswords on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Crossword+ or Crosswords?

Crossword+ currently peaks at #129 in the App Store charts, and Crosswords at #65. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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