# Crossword Light vs Word Waffles

The clearest difference is rating: Word Waffles at 5.0 against Crossword Light's 3.0. Word Waffles also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Crossword Light's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword Light sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Word Waffles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Word Waffles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword Light has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Crossword Light ships an update every 3 months, Word Waffles every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Light | Word Waffles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-light/id285702231/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-waffles/id6771622364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 11 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) | [Neil Rohan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522614743) |

## 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 |


### Word Waffles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-waffles/id6771622364)

Connect letters on an 8x8 grid to form English words in any direction. Enjoy timed rounds, relaxed untimed play, or challenge friends in real-time multiplayer. Each game offers a unique experience with randomly generated puzzles and changing letter values.

**Highlights:** 8x8 waffle grid letter connection, Words in 8 directions, Timed, untimed, and WiFi multiplayer modes, Randomly generated puzzles, Progressive skill levels, Detailed game statistics, Instant sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword Light free?

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

### Is Word Waffles free?

Word Waffles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crossword Light or Word Waffles?

Word Waffles is rated higher. Crossword Light averages 3.0 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Word Waffles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crossword Light or Word Waffles have ads?

Crossword Light shows ads; Word Waffles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword Light or Word Waffles?

Crossword Light ships an update every 3 months, and Word Waffles every 10 days. Most recently, Crossword Light was updated on October 31, 2026 and Word Waffles on October 31, 2026.

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