Comparison

Crossword+ vs Ploposaurus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Crossword+

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
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Start your day with a crossword and a smile! Whether you’re a novice solver or a seasoned veteran, we’ve designed Crossword+ so that players of all abilities can enjoy solving our crosswords! We release new crosswords every day and every single crossword in the app has a unique theme. For example, Monday’s crossword is music related, and Friday’s crossword is movie related. Even if you don’t know anything about the topic, you’ll still be attempt the crossword as the theme words are sprinkled into the crossword among other clues. So look forward to testing and expanding your knowledge of movies, music, food, books and much, much more! Why Crossword+? * Two new themed puzzles every single day (one maxi and one mini) * Over 3,000 puzzles in our ever-growing collection * Helpful hints when you need a little extra help * Catches mistakes as you type with our AutoCheck function * 100% ad-free. Just you and the puzzle * Works offline * Adjustable text size for readability Join over 500,000 solvers who've made Crossword Plus part of their routine. Is Crossword+ good for beginners? Yes! Crossword+ is designed for solvers of all abilities. Start with our daily mini crosswords, make use of instant error checking, and use hints whenever you're stuck. We aim to make our clues challenging enough to be satisfying, but accessible enough to keep you moving forward. How does it compare to other crossword apps? We designed Crossword Plus to be simple, intuitive, and accessible to everyone. While there are many excellent crossword apps available, we focus on delivering a clean, distraction-free solving experience that feels natural. Is every puzzle themed? Yes! Every single crossword in Crossword+ is built around a unique theme. What kinds of themes do you feature? Everything from Trivia Delights and Hollywood Hits to Tasty Treats and beyond! With over 3,000 themed puzzles in our archive, there’s lots to explore and new topics every day. Can I use Crossword+ offline? Yes! Download puzzles and solve them anywhere! On planes, trains, or wherever your internet connection isn't reliable. Do you have free crossword puzzles? We publish a new free 5×5 mini crossword every day. We offer a subscription which gives you access to full-size maxi puzzles and our extensive archive. Does Crossword+ have ads? No. We're ad-free. Is Crossword+ good for seniors? Yes! The app automatically respects your device's text size settings. Additionally, you can zoom in on any puzzle grid for additional magnification. Can crosswords help with vocabulary? Definitely. Regular crossword solving strengthens vocabulary, reinforces spelling, and improves word recall. All while having fun. Is this an American or British crossword? Both! We use vocabulary and spelling that works for solvers on both sides of the Atlantic, making our puzzles accessible to a global audience. Does Crossword Plus include easy and hard crossword puzzles? We focus on a single, balanced difficulty level that appeals to most solvers. You can make puzzles easier or more challenging by toggling hints and assistance features on or off. Can I use Crossword+ for quick puzzles? Perfect for it! Our daily 5×5 mini crossword is designed for a quick mental break which is ideal when you just want a few minutes of crossword fun. Does Crossword+ offer hints or help with clues? Yes! Every clue comes with an optional hint to nudge you in the right direction. Fair warning: using a hint adds 30 seconds to your completion time. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ploposaurus

Merge numbered blocks on a grid to create higher numbers and clear levels. Utilize power-ups and a skill tree to progress through diverse biomes. Collect dinos and complete daily challenges for rewards.

Highlights
  • Block merging mechanics
  • 100 designed levels
  • 9 power-ups
  • Dino Lab skill tree
  • Collectible dinos
  • Daily challenges
  • Offline play
Features
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Plop. Merge. Roar! Meet Ploppy and drop into a dinosaur number puzzle. Tap a column to drop a numbered block. Matching blocks merge and double, setting off satisfying cascades as you work toward each level's target. TEN EXPEDITIONS, DIFFERENT WAYS TO PLAY Travel through ten seasons of 100 levels each. Learn the basics in Dawn, plan around Tide's shifting currents, and watch Ember's heat vents. Frost freezes tiles, Bloom grows vines, Storm charges tiles, Dusk hides parts of the board, Golden adds treasure, and Void connects portals. Zenith brings earlier mechanics back in a rotating finale. Season mechanics appear on selected levels and follow their own rules. Unlock expeditions as you progress. The Player Guide explains tools, prices and season restrictions. TOOLS FOR A TOUGH BOARD Discover 14 tools: Undo, Clear Row, Shuffle, Bomb, Upgrade, Meteor, Foresight, Restart, Stall, Thaw, Beacon, Preserve, Dino Stomp and Bedrock Shield. Get a Hint when you need help, and develop Bomb into Mega Bomb through the Dino Lab. Availability changes with your progress and the season. Delay a mechanic with Stall, thaw frozen cells, reveal hidden previews with Beacon, or protect a tile with Preserve. Choose a column for Dino Stomp, and use Bedrock Shield to guard against the next Board Sweep. BUILD YOUR DINO COLLECTION Earn XP for permanent Dino Lab upgrades, collect dinosaurs in the Dino Den, and prestige for Amber Tokens. Take on daily challenges, build a streak, earn achievements and progress through expedition passes. PLAY YOUR WAY Core puzzle play works offline. Store purchases, rewarded ads, online leaderboards and cloud sync need an internet connection. Mystery chest drop rates are shown in the game. Free to play, with optional in-app purchases and ads.

Screenshots

Crossword+4 screens
Ploposaurus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ploposaurus at 5.0 against Crossword+'s 4.5. Ploposaurus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Crossword+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crossword+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ploposaurus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ploposaurus 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crossword+ ships an update every 10 days, Ploposaurus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Crossword+ versus Ploposaurus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossword+Ploposaurus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#130 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPuzzleStar LimitedC4 Payments LLC

Customer experience

Crossword+

All ratings11,465 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews527 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.3%

Ploposaurus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Crossword+

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Search function to find puzzles by topic
  • More difficulty levels to cater to all skill levels
  • Ability to track progress and stats over time

Ploposaurus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Crossword+

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$7.491 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Year trial$37.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$37.991 Year
  • Yearly1 Year trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
10 purchases

Ploposaurus

One-time10
  • Tankosaurus$0.99
  • No Ads - 7 Days$1.99
  • Longosaurus$2.99
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  • Dawn Pass: Half Off$2.99
  • Dawn Pass: 30% Off$3.99
  • Sailosaurus$4.99
  • Chompasaurus$4.99
  • No Ads - 30 Days$4.99
  • Dawn Expedition Pass$4.99
  • Apex Ploposaurus$9.99

Questions

Is Crossword+ free?
Crossword+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ploposaurus free?
Ploposaurus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crossword+ or Ploposaurus?
Ploposaurus is rated higher. Crossword+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Ploposaurus averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Crossword+ or Ploposaurus have ads?
Ploposaurus shows ads; Crossword+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Crossword+ or Ploposaurus?
Crossword+ ships an update every 10 days, and Ploposaurus weekly. Most recently, Crossword+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ploposaurus on October 11, 2026.

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