# Crossword Light vs Peg Jump

The clearest difference is rating: Peg Jump at 4.1 against Crossword Light's 3.0. Peg Jump also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (518 vs 54). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword Light sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Peg Jump sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Peg Jump holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peg Jump has 518 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Crossword Light's written reviews are positive against 57% of Peg Jump's.

Crossword Light ships an update every 3 months, Peg Jump every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Light | Peg Jump |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-light/id285702231/reviews) | **[4.1 (518 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peg-jump/id286027047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **518** |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **57.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stand Alone, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284036527) | [Seventy Nine Lines](https://appshunter.io/developer/286027050) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-light/id285702231)

Solve daily crossword puzzles from various newspapers on your mobile device. Get hints, view clues, and track your progress. This light version includes 40 puzzles, with more available in the full version.

**Highlights:** Daily crossword puzzles, Hints available, View clues, Track improvement, Leaderboard, Social media integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aaxword's Easy Themeless Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aaxword's Easy Micro Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| MacNamara's Band, Vol. 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edited by Ben Tausig, vol. 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ink Well Crosswords, Volume 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dell Magazines #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ridonkulous Crosswords | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jonesin' Crosswords | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brendan Emmett Quigley's Favorites, Vol. 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crosswords | $9.99 | one-time |


### Peg Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peg-jump/id286027047)

Experience classic family fun with this digital adaptation of a beloved board game. Challenge yourself to solve intricate puzzles by strategically jumping pegs to remove them, aiming to leave just one behind. Enjoy nostalgic gameplay on your iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Classic peg solitaire gameplay, Simple yet challenging puzzles, Jumping peg mechanics, Nostalgic family fun, Triangle and English board options, New boards and puzzles via add-on

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peg Jump Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fun challenge
- 👍 Exactly like the physical game
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Nostalgic experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Confusing scoring system
- 🎨 Dislike of new visual design

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to select top peg
- Leaderboard issues due to exploit
- Boards not loading after update
- Crashes when posting scores on Twitter

**Requested features**

- Add more board shapes and layouts
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Display personal best times and scores
- Allow customization of peg and board colors
- Add online leaderboards and multiplayer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword Light free?

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

### Is Peg Jump free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crossword Light or Peg Jump?

Peg Jump is rated higher. Crossword Light averages 3.0 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Peg Jump averages 4.1 from 518 ratings.

### Do Crossword Light or Peg Jump have ads?

Crossword Light shows ads; Peg Jump does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword Light or Peg Jump?

Crossword Light ships an update every 3 months, and Peg Jump every 5 weeks. Most recently, Crossword Light was updated on October 12, 2026 and Peg Jump on October 15, 2026.

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