Comparison

Crossword vs Dot Weaver

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

Dot Weaver

Features
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Dot Weaver is a relaxing yet brain-bending puzzle game. Draw glowing neon paths to connect matching dots, fill every cell, and solve hundreds of handcrafted levels across three worlds: • COLOR REALM – connect dots of the same color without crossing paths. • NUMBER NEXUS – link the numbers in the right order. • LOGIC CORE – solve math-path puzzles to hit the target result. FEATURES • 300+ levels with a smooth difficulty curve • Three unique worlds: color, number and math • Global leaderboard — climb the ranks and pick your own nickname • One-handed, pick-up-and-play design • Play offline anytime • Remove ads with a single one-time purchase Simple to learn, satisfying to master. Weave your way to the top!

Screenshots

Crossword4 screens
Dot Weaver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dot Weaver at weekly against Crossword's every 2 months. Dot Weaver also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Dot Weaver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crossword ships an update every 2 months, Dot Weaver weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Crossword versus Dot Weaver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrosswordDot Weaver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammet Gazi SalikEmre Buyukegribey

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
1 purchases

Dot Weaver

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Crossword free?
Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot Weaver free?
Dot Weaver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crossword or Dot Weaver have ads?
Both Crossword and Dot Weaver show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crossword or Dot Weaver?
Crossword ships an update every 2 months, and Dot Weaver weekly. Most recently, Crossword was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dot Weaver on October 16, 2026.

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