# Crossword Puzzle Universe vs Syntaxle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Syntaxle at 100% against Crossword Puzzle Universe's 29%. Crossword Puzzle Universe's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (10K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword Puzzle Universe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Syntaxle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crossword Puzzle Universe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword Puzzle Universe has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Crossword Puzzle Universe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Syntaxle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Crossword Puzzle Universe ships an update every 2 months, Syntaxle every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Puzzle Universe | Syntaxle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-puzzle-universe/id1552720930/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syntaxle/id6774160881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FBIG Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552720932) | [Jesper Wingren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852534043) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword Puzzle Universe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-puzzle-universe/id1552720930)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage in challenging American-style grid crossword puzzles with fresh content added monthly. Perfect for all skill levels, this app offers a fun way to expand vocabulary and sharpen your mind. Enjoy daily themes, rewards, and a zoom feature for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Thousands of puzzles for all levels, Pinch to zoom functionality, Daily Classic and Mini Crosswords, Stunning daily rewards, Special power-ups, Weekly themes, Access to past puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Status 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| VIP Status 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Special Offer Plus | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2750 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5750 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 31250 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Keeps brain active
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Challenging and enjoyable
- 👍 Fun way to pass time
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Spelling mistakes in puzzles
- 🐛 Incorrect answers
- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive hints/clues

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers (e.g. 'etail' instead of 'email')
- Puzzle completion issues (e.g. 'liren' instead of 'siren')
- Freezing when trying to earn coins
- Journey mode not working

**Requested features**

- More free letters/hints
- Reset/restart puzzle option
- Ability to play multiple puzzles without ads
- Clearer indication of multi-word answers
- Harder difficulty levels


### Syntaxle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syntaxle/id6774160881)

A daily puzzle game for programmers where you guess programming languages from code snippets or find errors within them. Earn XP, build streaks, and compete on leaderboards. Offers customization options and a Pro version for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Daily code snippet puzzles, Guess programming language, Find code errors, Earn XP and build streaks, Global and friend leaderboards, Customizable themes and modes, Code Quest and Speed Run modes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Archive Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword Puzzle Universe free?

Crossword Puzzle Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Syntaxle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crossword Puzzle Universe or Syntaxle?

Crossword Puzzle Universe is rated higher. Crossword Puzzle Universe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Syntaxle averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crossword Puzzle Universe or Syntaxle have ads?

Both Crossword Puzzle Universe and Syntaxle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword Puzzle Universe or Syntaxle?

Crossword Puzzle Universe ships an update every 2 months, and Syntaxle every 4 months. Most recently, Crossword Puzzle Universe was updated on November 4, 2026 and Syntaxle on October 31, 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.*