Comparison

Wordpuzzle * vs CrossClue

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

Head to head
About

Wordpuzzle *

Combine scrambled letter groups to form words matching definitions. Progress through levels, improving word search skills and vocabulary. Hints are available if you get stuck.

Highlights
  • Combine scrambled letter groups
  • Match words to definitions
  • Progress through game levels
  • Improve word search skills
  • Use hints when stuck
  • Develop vocabulary and language skills
Features
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Better than crosswords! Combine the scrambled letter groups to form the words that match the definitions. Start slowly, with easy to find combinations, and improve your word search skills while you progress through the game levels. If you get stuck, you can use hints to keep moving forward. Use your general knowledge to develop your vocabulary and language skills by playing this fun word puzzles game!

About

CrossClue

Features
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Crossword puzzle game with the word definition as the clue. Incorrect words can be solved for based on correct and incorrect letters and their positions. Learn new words, their definitions, and increase your vocabulary!!

Screenshots

Wordpuzzle *4 screens
CrossClue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CrossClue at none against Wordpuzzle *'s shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Wordpuzzle * sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and CrossClue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wordpuzzle * ships an update monthly, CrossClue every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wordpuzzle * versus CrossClue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordpuzzle *CrossClue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTapotapJoe Thayer

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Wordpuzzle *

One-time6
  • Pack 1$1.99
  • Pack 6$2.99
  • Pack 2$4.99
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  • Pack 5$4.99
  • Pack 3$9.99
  • Pack 4$15.99
1 purchases

CrossClue

One-time1
  • 1 month ad free$2.99

Questions

Is Wordpuzzle * free?
Wordpuzzle * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrossClue free?
CrossClue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wordpuzzle * or CrossClue have ads?
Wordpuzzle * shows ads; CrossClue does not.
Which is updated more often, Wordpuzzle * or CrossClue?
Wordpuzzle * ships an update monthly, and CrossClue every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wordpuzzle * was updated on October 24, 2026 and CrossClue on October 25, 2026.

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