# Rows Garden vs CrossAbout

The clearest difference is price: CrossAbout at Free against Rows Garden's $3.99. CrossAbout also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Rows Garden's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

CrossAbout is free to download; Rows Garden costs $3.99 up front. CrossAbout sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Rows Garden asks for nothing beyond the download.

CrossAbout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Rows Garden's written reviews are positive against 100% of CrossAbout's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rows Garden | CrossAbout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rows-garden/id1359915876/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossabout/id6474667192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Bosch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324799290) | [Cinq-Mars Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/924648806) |

## What reviewers say

### Rows Garden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rows-garden/id1359915876)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This app offers a unique crossword puzzle variant with interlocking row and bloom clues. Solve puzzles with adjustable difficulty levels, suitable for both beginners and experienced players. It includes pre-made puzzles and links to external constructors.

**Highlights:** Unique row and bloom clue system, Fully-packed triangular grid, Adjustable difficulty levels, Includes pre-made puzzles, Links to puzzle constructors

**In-app purchases:** none


### CrossAbout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossabout/id6474667192)

Build unique crossword puzzles by solving clues with multiple answers. Arrange words around challenges, earn stars, and unlock new content. A daily free puzzle keeps the wordplay fresh.

**Highlights:** Build puzzles in reverse, Clues with multiple answers, Earn stars for solving, Unlock themed packs, Daily free puzzle, Challenging grid layouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Stars | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rows Garden free?

Rows Garden costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CrossAbout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rows Garden or CrossAbout?

CrossAbout is rated higher. Rows Garden averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while CrossAbout averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Rows Garden or CrossAbout have ads?

Neither Rows Garden nor CrossAbout shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*