Comparison

Crossword vs ShiftRoom

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

ShiftRoom

Features
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ShiftRoom is a sleek sci-fi puzzle game where every turn changes your route. Rotate your character left or right, slide across compact puzzle boards, collect diamonds, avoid lasers, use portals, plan around brittle tiles, and find the clean path to the exit. Each room is a small logic challenge. The controls are simple, but the solution depends on timing, route planning, and thinking a few moves ahead. Features: • Simple left and right character rotation controls • Hand-built puzzle rooms with increasing challenge • Sliding movement across compact puzzle boards • Diamonds, boosters, hints, and path previews • Portals, lasers, brittle tiles, and tricky hazards • Daily rooms and replayable challenges • Dark neon 2.5D visual style • Quick puzzle sessions designed for mobile Think carefully. Rotate your character. Find the exit.

Screenshots

Crossword4 screens
ShiftRoom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShiftRoom at every 5 days against Crossword's every 2 months. Crossword's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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. Crossword sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month and ShiftRoom sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crossword ships an update every 2 months, ShiftRoom every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Crossword versus ShiftRoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrosswordShiftRoom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammet Gazi SalikEnes Zengin

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
4 purchases

ShiftRoom

One-time4
  • ShiftRoom 100 Diamonds$0.99
  • ShiftRoom 500 Diamonds$3.99
  • ShiftRoom Ad-Free$4.99
Show 1 more
  • ShiftRoom 1200 Diamonds$7.99

Questions

Is Crossword free?
Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftRoom free?
ShiftRoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crossword or ShiftRoom have ads?
Both Crossword and ShiftRoom show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crossword or ShiftRoom?
Crossword ships an update every 2 months, and ShiftRoom every 5 days. Most recently, Crossword was updated on September 23, 2026 and ShiftRoom on September 18, 2026.

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