# Crossword+ vs Tilewise

The clearest difference is rating: Tilewise at 5.0 against Crossword+'s 4.5. Crossword+'s advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tilewise sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tilewise 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.

Crossword+ ships an update every 10 days, Tilewise every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword+ | Tilewise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/tilewise-word-puzzle/id6760516924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PuzzleStar Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/603054453) | [Michael Murphy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691028155) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword+

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

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Word, #191 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


### Tilewise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tilewise-word-puzzle/id6760516924)

Arrange letter tiles on a grid to form words in every row and column simultaneously. Solve daily puzzles or progress through campaign levels with increasing difficulty. Hints are available to help you find the correct tile placement.

**Highlights:** Daily word puzzles, Campaign mode with multiple difficulties, Crossword-style clues, Hint system, Streak tracking, Star ratings for campaign levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tilewise Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword+ free?

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

### Is Tilewise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crossword+ or Tilewise?

Tilewise is rated higher. Crossword+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Tilewise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crossword+ or Tilewise have ads?

Neither Crossword+ nor Tilewise shows ads.

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

Crossword+ ships an update every 10 days, and Tilewise every 2 months. Most recently, Crossword+ was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tilewise on October 31, 2026.

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