# Quintext vs CrossAbout

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Quintext at 17 against CrossAbout's 5. CrossAbout's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quintext sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CrossAbout sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Quintext against 5.0 for CrossAbout. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quintext | CrossAbout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quintext/id1671003515/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossabout/id6474667192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noah Daniel Stein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671003517) | [Cinq-Mars Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/924648806) |

## What reviewers say

### Quintext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quintext/id1671003515)

Solve daily 5x5 word grids where rows and columns form valid 5-letter words. Get real-time feedback and hints to complete puzzles. Unlock a vast library of additional puzzles with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Daily 5x5 word grid puzzles, Crossword-style word completion, Real-time feedback on word validity, Hints for revealing letters, Unlockable library of 50k+ puzzles, Offline puzzle access, Colorblind accessibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full puzzle library | $1.99 | one-time |


### CrossAbout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossabout/id6474667192)

Build unique crossword puzzles by solving clues with multiple answers. Arrange words around challenges, earn stars, and unlock new content. A daily free puzzle keeps the wordplay fresh.

**Highlights:** Build puzzles in reverse, Clues with multiple answers, Earn stars for solving, Unlock themed packs, Daily free puzzle, Challenging grid layouts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Stars | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quintext free?

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

### Is CrossAbout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quintext or CrossAbout?

Quintext and CrossAbout are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Quintext or CrossAbout have ads?

Neither Quintext nor CrossAbout shows ads.

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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.*