Comparison

Crossword vs LightLine

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

Head to head
About

Crossword

Engage your mind with a fresh take on word puzzles. This game offers a vast collection of English arrowword puzzles designed to expand vocabulary and provide hours of entertainment. Enjoy flexible difficulty levels and offline play.

Highlights
  • 1000+ English puzzles
  • Beginner to expert difficulty
  • Offline gameplay
  • Progress saving
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Are you searching for the ultimate word puzzle game but can't find one that satisfies your craving? "Arrow Crossword" brings a fresh approach to word hunt and brain games! Dive into the most captivating and entertaining English crossword game here! With our "Arrow Crossword" game, expand your vocabulary, refresh your mind, and enjoy hours of fun. - Key Features - * Unique Word Treasure: Dive into 1000 meticulously crafted English puzzles and brainstorm. * Flexible Difficulty Levels: Puzzles suitable for beginners to experts, ideal for all brain game enthusiasts. * Offline Gameplay: Solve puzzles even without an internet connection. * Save Feature: Track your progress and pick up where you left off. * User-friendly: Stunning graphics and a user-friendly interface for the best puzzle experience. Why wait to challenge the boundaries of fun and learning? The top choice for word and brain game lovers. Download now and savor the thrill of brain exercise! * Privacy Policy: http://crossyword.planckgames.com/privacy-policy * Terms and Conditions: http://crossyword.planckgames.com/terms-conditions

About

LightLine

Features
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LightLine is a calm, neon-soaked block puzzle. Drag shapes onto an 8×8 grid and clear full rows or columns to keep the board alive. • Two modes — Classic for a relaxed, no-clock run; Rush for a 60-second score chase. • Combos and streaks — chain multiple clears for bigger scores. • Rewarded revives — when the board is full, watch a short video to clear two rows and keep going. • Undo the last move if you misplace a piece. • Ten carefully tuned neon themes. • Ten languages: English, Türkçe, Español, Deutsch, Français, Português (BR), Русский, 中文, 日本語, 한국어. • No account, no sign-up. Your progress and stats stay on your device. Built for quick, satisfying sessions — whether you have thirty seconds or thirty minutes.

Screenshots

Crossword4 screens
LightLine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightLine at none against Crossword's 8. LightLine also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Crossword's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, ads 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. Crossword sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. LightLine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crossword ships an update every 2 months, LightLine every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crossword versus LightLine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrosswordLightLine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammet Gazi SalikFatih ozbay

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Crossword

Subscriptions1
  • No Ads$9.491 Month
One-time7
  • 1000 GOLD$1.99
  • 5000 GOLD$4.99
  • 10000 GOLD$7.99
Show 4 more
  • 15000 GOLD$10.99
  • 20000 GOLD$13.99
  • 25000 GOLD$16.99
  • 50000 GOLD$19.99
None

LightLine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crossword free?
Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightLine free?
LightLine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crossword or LightLine have ads?
Both Crossword and LightLine show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crossword or LightLine?
Crossword ships an update every 2 months, and LightLine every 2 days. Most recently, Crossword was updated on October 20, 2026 and LightLine on October 13, 2026.

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