# Classic Crossword Puzzles vs Elementle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elementle at 100% against Classic Crossword Puzzles's 39%. Elementle also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Classic Crossword Puzzles's advantage is ratings volume (9K vs 9) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classic Crossword Puzzles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Elementle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elementle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Crossword Puzzles has 9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Classic Crossword Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 100% of Elementle's.

Classic Crossword Puzzles ships an update monthly, Elementle every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Crossword Puzzles | Elementle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-crossword-puzzles/id1521339753/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementle/id6758105410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) | [dobl Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870901293) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Crossword Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-crossword-puzzles/id1521339753)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Word, #126 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage with classic American crossword puzzles designed for all skill levels. Choose from six grid sizes and utilize helpful features like error display and hints to solve word challenges. Track your progress and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Six grid sizes for all abilities, Display errors for incorrect words, Show word hints, Add 4 letters to the board, Leaderboard for scores, Auto-save puzzles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $19.99 | per year |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 43,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 70,000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Convenient to play crosswords anywhere
- 👍 Great puzzles that are challenging but not too difficult
- 👍 Helpful for keeping the brain active
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misspelled words and incorrect answers in puzzles
- 🔍 Clues and answers that don't make sense
- 🔍 Inconsistent or confusing navigation and controls
- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 💰 Paywall for additional features or to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles disappearing or progress not saving
- Incorrect or nonsensical answers being accepted
- Ads causing the app to crash or freeze

**Requested features**

- Save progress on puzzles
- Ability to view solutions for completed puzzles
- Better organization and sorting of puzzles
- Improved keyboard controls and automatic progression


### Elementle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementle/id6758105410)

A daily guessing game that challenges your knowledge of historical dates and events. Solve puzzles, build streaks, and compete with friends or climb global leaderboards. Learn a new historical fact with every game.

**Highlights:** Daily historical event puzzles, Logic and number-based clues, Global and country leaderboards, Customizable leagues with friends, Learn historical facts, Play past puzzles in the archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elementle Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Elementle Pro - Quarterly | $2.79 | per 3 months |
| Elementle Pro - Annual | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Crossword Puzzles free?

Classic Crossword Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elementle free?

Elementle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Classic Crossword Puzzles or Elementle?

Elementle is rated higher. Classic Crossword Puzzles averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Elementle averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Classic Crossword Puzzles or Elementle have ads?

Both Classic Crossword Puzzles and Elementle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Crossword Puzzles or Elementle?

Classic Crossword Puzzles ships an update monthly, and Elementle every 9 days. Most recently, Classic Crossword Puzzles was updated on October 31, 2026 and Elementle on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*