# Crossword Light vs Crostix

The clearest difference is rating: Crostix at 4.7 against Crossword Light's 3.0. Crostix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 53%). Crossword Light's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Crostix sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crostix holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword Light has 54 ratings behind it against 7, 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 81% of Crostix's.

Crossword Light ships an update every 3 months, Crostix every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Light | Crostix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-light/id285702231/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crostix/id317783630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stand Alone, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284036527) | [Brian Mountford](https://appshunter.io/developer/317783633) |

## 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 |


### Crostix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crostix/id317783630)

Engage with word puzzles where letters from answers form a hidden quote. This free version offers sample puzzles and hints, with options to unlock more content through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Automatic letter placement, Hint system for letters or words, Score tracking based on hints, Adjustable font size, Device rotation support

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crostix Book Ten | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crostix Book Eleven | $0.99 | one-time |
| Guest Author: Gordon Frakes 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Golden Treasury | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crostix Book Two | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crostix Book Three | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crostix Book Four | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crostix Book Five | $1.99 | one-time |
| Guest Author: Gordon Frakes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crostix Book Six | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crostix Book Eight | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crostix Book Nine | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crostix Free Book Seven | $1.99 | one-time |
| HeadLines | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crostix Big Book | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword Light free?

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

### Is Crostix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crossword Light or Crostix?

Crostix is rated higher. Crossword Light averages 3.0 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Crostix averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Crossword Light or Crostix have ads?

Crossword Light shows ads; Crostix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword Light or Crostix?

Crossword Light ships an update every 3 months, and Crostix every 4 months. Most recently, Crossword Light was updated on October 23, 2026 and Crostix on October 23, 2026.

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