Jupiter Attack vs Cross My Words!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jupiter Attack
Engage in intense arcade-style space combat against relentless alien invaders. Navigate your ship using intuitive controls on Apple Watch and iPhone, collect power-ups, and aim for the highest score on the global leaderboard. Relive classic arcade action with retro visuals and sound.
- Bullet hell arcade action
- Apple Watch and iOS compatibility
- Power-up collection (multi-shot, shield, rapid fire)
- High-score leaderboard
- Intuitive Digital Crown controls on Apple Watch
- Swipe controls on iPhone
- Retro sound effects
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Prepare to enter bullet hell... The 2nd in the Space Watch Trilogy, Jupiter Attack pits you against an onslaught of merciless space invaders, intent on destroying Earth! Use the Digital Crown on Watch and touch screen on iPhone to move your ship and destroy the oncoming alien menace. Collect power-ups as you compete to earn the highest score in this retro inspired arcade classic. • Playable on Apple Watch and iOS devices! • Power-ups include multi-shot, shield and rapid fire! • High-score leaderboard on Apple Watch and iPhone! • Intuitive and simple controls using the Digital Crown on Apple Watch! • Swipe to move on iPhone! • Retro sound effects on the iPhone! • Runs at 60fps on the Apple Watch! • Play anywhere, anytime! Relive the glory days of the arcade on your Apple Watch and iPhone. For the first in the Space Watch Trilogy download Kepler Attack! Thanks for playing - Johnno
Cross My Words!
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Swipe. Trace. Conquer. Cross My Words is the word tracing puzzle game that is easy to pick up and impossible to put down. Drag your finger across the letter grid to spell hidden words, race against the clock, earn stars, and climb the leaderboard. Every level is handcrafted to challenge your vocabulary and reward your speed. HOW TO PLAY Spot a hidden word in the letter grid. Swipe your finger across the letters in order. Complete all the words to finish the level. Beat the par time to earn up to 3 stars. FEATURES 50 plus handcrafted levels with more added all the time. A fresh Daily Challenge puzzle every single day. Star rating system that rewards speed and accuracy. Leaderboards and Achievements via Game Center. Jukebox mode to pick your own ambient background music. Hint system to highlight the next letter when you are stuck. Cloud Save so your progress syncs across all your devices. Play as a Guest with no account needed, just tap and trace. MADE FOR WORD LOVERS Whether you are a Wordle veteran, a crossword fanatic, or just looking for a calming brain workout, Cross My Words gives you that satisfying found it moment over and over again. The game quietly adapts to your skill as you play so every session feels perfectly tuned, never too easy and never frustratingly hard. BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN A rich forest green canvas, warm golden letter tiles, and a woodland inspired aesthetic you will actually want to stare at. Crafted with care, not generated by committee. FREE TO PLAY Cross My Words is free with optional ads. Remove them forever with a single one time purchase. Earn extra hints by watching short rewarded ads or buy a hint pack when you need them. No subscriptions. No pay to win. Just puzzles. SYNC AND SAVE Sign in with Apple or Google to back up your stars, unlock your spot on the leaderboard, and continue exactly where you left off on any device at any time. Download Cross My Words and see how fast you can trace them all.
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The clearest difference is price: Cross My Words! at Free against Jupiter Attack's $1.99. Cross My Words! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Jupiter Attack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Cross My Words! is free to download; Jupiter Attack costs $1.99 up front. Cross My Words! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Jupiter Attack asks for nothing beyond the download.
Jupiter Attack ships an update every 2 months, Cross My Words! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jupiter Attack | Cross My Words! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (388 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 388 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #28 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Red Sprite Studios | Edward Granados |
In-app purchases
Jupiter Attack
No in-app purchases
Cross My Words!
- Hint Pack$2.99
- Remove Ads$9.99
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