# Crossgrams vs Phraseology

The clearest difference is ads: Crossgrams at none against Phraseology's shown. Crossgrams also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Phraseology's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossgrams sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Phraseology sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Crossgrams against 5.0 for Phraseology. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossgrams has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Crossgrams ships an update every 2 weeks, Phraseology weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossgrams | Phraseology |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossgrams/id1332445512/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phraseology/id6754581603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nevercenter Ltd. Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/291176181) | [Zachary Smithson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849048736) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossgrams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossgrams/id1332445512)

This word puzzle game combines anagrams and crosswords with Sudoku-like logic. Solve puzzles by dragging letters to unscramble words, using solved letters as clues for others. Enjoy a variety of puzzle sizes, from quick challenges to extended brain teasers.

**Highlights:** Anagram and crossword puzzle hybrid, Drag-and-drop letter unscrambling, Solved letters provide clues, Variety of puzzle sizes, Daily free puzzle, Additional puzzle packs available

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Themes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Minis Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Phraseology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phraseology/id6754581603)

Create custom word puzzles to challenge friends or test your knowledge with flashcard-style study sets. Compete daily, track your progress, and enjoy a family-friendly word game experience. It's free to play with unlimited puzzles.

**Highlights:** Create custom phrase challenges, Build study sets with flashcards, Daily Challenge mode, Leaderboards and rank system, Smart hints for assistance, Offline play supported, Stats tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phraseology Premium | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossgrams free?

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

### Is Phraseology free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crossgrams or Phraseology?

Phraseology is rated higher. Crossgrams averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Phraseology averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Crossgrams or Phraseology have ads?

Phraseology shows ads; Crossgrams does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crossgrams or Phraseology?

Crossgrams ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phraseology weekly. Most recently, Crossgrams was updated on October 25, 2026 and Phraseology on October 13, 2026.

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