# Crossworld vs Simple

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple at none against Crossworld's 7. Simple also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Crossworld's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossworld sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crossworld ships an update every 2 days, Simple every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossworld | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossworld/id1533981804/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 177 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [IVTech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533981806) | [Lior Mishal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639444129) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossworld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossworld/id1533981804)

Solve daily crosswords to keep your mind sharp and expand your vocabulary. Enjoy endless word puzzles with engaging challenges and a chance to win weekly prizes. Improve memory and expression in just 10 minutes a day.

**Highlights:** Daily crossword puzzles, Brain training exercises, Vocabulary expansion, Weekly prize challenges, Multiple difficulty levels, Share progress on Facebook

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CrossWorld+ | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| CrossWorld+ Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| CrossWorld+ Coins Sack | $1.99 | one-time |
| CrossWorld+ Monthly Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| CrossWorld+ Multi Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| CrossWorld+ Mega Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| CrossWorld+ Ultra Pack | $24.99 | one-time |


### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id1639444127)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossworld free?

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

### Is Simple free?

Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Crossworld or Simple have ads?

Crossworld shows ads; Simple does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crossworld or Simple?

Crossworld ships an update every 2 days, and Simple every 5 months. Most recently, Crossworld was updated on July 29, 2026 and Simple on May 16, 2026.

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