# Crossword+ vs Ploposaurus

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword+ | Ploposaurus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-plus/id1330947092/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ploposaurus/id6788876132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PuzzleStar Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/603054453) | [C4 Payments LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687594884) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword+

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### Ploposaurus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ploposaurus/id6788876132)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tankosaurus | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads - 7 Days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Longosaurus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn Pass: Half Off | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn Pass: 30% Off | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sailosaurus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chompasaurus | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads - 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawn Expedition Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apex Ploposaurus | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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