Comparison

SpellTower+ vs Crossword Jam+

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

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About

SpellTower+

This word game challenges players to clear rising letter tiles by forming words. It offers multiple game modes, including classic and new puzzle variations, with strategic gameplay and bonus tiles to increase word values. Compete with others through leaderboards and track your progress with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Word formation gameplay
  • Rising tile mechanic
  • Multiple game modes
  • Bonus tiles
  • Highscores and leaderboards
  • Detailed statistics
Features
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The original best-selling mobile word game, reimagined! Pick your words wisely! As you play, more tiles rise from the bottom of the screen! It'll take all of your lexicological wits, and tactical know-how to keep your columns down. If any letters make it to the top row, it's game over. Classic modes Daily Tower, Tower, Puzzle, Rush and Zen are all back and packed with brand new BONUS TILES that double (or more!) word values. Joining them is the brand new Search mode, plus ExPuzzle, Double Puzzle, Bubble Puzzle, and Blitz mode! That’s eleven modes in all! Plus iCloud Backup, Highscores reported for games even while in-progress, detailed statistics for every mode, Game Center leaderboards, and achievements. ————————— It’s pretty wild to be revisiting my first hit game, SpellTower. I can't believe it's almost 10 years since it released. The first iPhones it ran on had a 3.5 inch screen and 320 x 480 resolution! I literally did a double-take at that resolution when I looked it up. A funny part about having a hit game is people talk to you about it. With SpellTower I heard about grandparents playing the game every morning to keep their minds sharp, parents playing it with their kids, expectant mothers playing it to get through morning sickness, and countless sightings of strangers playing it on subways, planes — even elevators. I got into games because I wanted to connect with people in a positive way. I wanted to help people think critically and come away with more than they arrived with. Games felt like a way to do this on a huge scale, but the stories I heard from SpellTower players taught me that games do so much more for people than I ever expected. I’m deeply grateful that SpellTower has been able to be something special for so many people, and I think that’s why so many people have shared it with friends, loved ones, and strangers on elevators. Even though SpellTower is a game I made, it’s really barely mine anymore. The experiences and love I had for the game has been outstripped by its audiences a thousandfold. I thought a lot about all the experiences that people have had with the game when I was designing this new version. I hope it gives everyone who’s loved the game a reason to pick it back up again and share it amongst their friends and family. -zach

About

Crossword Jam+

Engage your mind with a word search and crossword-style puzzle game. Connect letters to form words, discover new vocabulary, and enjoy beautiful scenic backgrounds. Daily challenges and progressive difficulty keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.

Highlights
  • Crossword-style word puzzles
  • Daily word challenges
  • Vocabulary improvement
  • Stunning background scenery
  • Offline play
  • Sync game progress
Features
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Crossword Jam+ is the king of crossword-style word games, taking word puzzles to the next level. Are you up for the challenge? With stunning backgrounds that are sure to put your mind at ease, word games have never been this fun! Crossword Jam+ is a word search game like no other. With fresh daily word challenges that make you think hard, you won't be able to stop! Simply swipe and connect the letters to find the words and boost your vocabulary! The breath-taking natural sceneries on each level make Crossword Jam+ the perfect pastime to kill boredom and stress. Solve puzzles and go on an epic word journey that will take you to the most beautiful countries across the world. Easy to start with, the puzzles slowly get harder to match your growing word skills! Try your luck with the spinner and win fantastic gifts that will help your word game! WHY CROSSWORD JAM+? ► EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER – Starts off easy but gets trickier as you progress ► CHALLENGING PUZZLES – Free anagram puzzles range from 2 letters to 7 letters ► IMPROVE YOUR VOCABULARY – Hone your spelling skills while also improving your vocabulary by discovering new words ► PLAY ANYWHERE ANYTIME – No internet or Wi-Fi needed to play this game ► SYNC YOUR GAME PROGRESS – You can log in using Game Center to sync your game progress across various devices So, why wait? Download Crossword Jam+ and get your wonderful word game journey started right now!

Screenshots

SpellTower+4 screens
Crossword Jam+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crossword Jam+ at 4.8 against SpellTower+'s 3.8. Crossword Jam+ also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (18K vs 467). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crossword Jam+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword Jam+ has 18K ratings behind it against 467, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of SpellTower+'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Crossword Jam+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpellTower+ ships an update monthly, Crossword Jam+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SpellTower+ versus Crossword Jam+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpellTower+Crossword Jam+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (467 ratings)4.8 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews58.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46718K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB218 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZach GagePlaySimple Games Pte Ltd

Customer experience

SpellTower+

All ratings467 ratings
Positive63.4%
Neutral16.9%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral29.2%
Negative31.2%

Crossword Jam+

All ratings17,524 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews803 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral17.8%
Negative23.5%

User reviews

SpellTower+

From 467 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🚀 Variety of game modes
  • 💡 Challenging word puzzles
  • 🎨 Clean and polished design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent word recognition
  • 🤔 Unclear scoring system
  • 🔇 Inability to turn off music/sound
  • 🔁 Repetitive puzzles

Crossword Jam+

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 📚 Educational and improves vocabulary
  • 🕹️ Fun way to pass time

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive word choices
  • 🤔 Inconsistent dictionary
  • 🤯 Frustrating daily challenges
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches in recent updates

Bugs and requests

SpellTower+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Syncing issues with leaderboards and scores
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Unresponsive controls and UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dictionary definitions for found words
  • Improve word challenge system
  • Allow customization of fonts and colors
  • Expand word library to include more languages

Crossword Jam+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Spinner/wheel feature not working
  • Dictionary lookup not functioning
  • Daily challenge progress not saving
  • Audio issues when opening the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Difficulty settings to increase challenge
  • Ability to report missing words
  • Improved sync across devices
  • Option to listen to own music while playing

In-app purchases

None

SpellTower+

No in-app purchases

None

Crossword Jam+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpellTower+ free?
SpellTower+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crossword Jam+ free?
Crossword Jam+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpellTower+ or Crossword Jam+?
Crossword Jam+ is rated higher. SpellTower+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 467 ratings, while Crossword Jam+ averages 4.8 from 18K ratings.
Do SpellTower+ or Crossword Jam+ have ads?
Neither SpellTower+ nor Crossword Jam+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpellTower+ or Crossword Jam+?
SpellTower+ ships an update monthly, and Crossword Jam+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, SpellTower+ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Crossword Jam+ on September 25, 2026.

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