SameGame vs CrossCraft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SameGame
Clear large areas of same-colored gems to achieve the highest score. Progress through increasingly challenging levels in this classic puzzle game. Customize your experience with ambient music or play with shapes instead of colors.
- Clear same-colored gems
- Achieve high scores
- Progress through levels
- Ambient background music
- Play with shapes
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The goal of SameGame is to get the highest score by removing as large areas of the same-colored gems as possible — bigger areas mean higher scores. It couldn't be simpler — the further you progress, the harder it is to reach the next level. Toggle the included ambient background music, play with shapes instead of colors.
CrossCraft
Create and play custom crossword puzzles with a wide variety of topics and personalization options. Design puzzles for any occasion, adjust difficulty, and share your creations online or in print.
- Customizable crossword generation
- Varied topic categories
- Personalized question-answer pairs
- Multiple sizes and shapes
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Offline play
- Export and share options
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Welcome to CrossCraft, where your imagination meets the classic charm of crossword puzzles! This innovative app transforms the traditional crossword experience, offering an unparalleled level of customization and personalization. ----- Varied Topics ----- Dive into an extensive range of topics from categories like Movie Franchises (like Harry Potter), Video Games (like Minecraft), Sports (like Football), or Programming (like Flutter). ----- Personalized Puzzles ----- Blend provided topics with your own question-answer pairs to craft unique and meaningful crosswords, perfect for educators, parents, or event organizers. ----- Multiple Sizes and Shapes ----- Choose from 5 sizes (XS to XL) and 3 shapes (square, portrait, landscape) to suit any occasion or challenge level. ------ Adjustable Difficulty ----- Tailor the challenge with 3 difficulty levels, ensuring fun and engagement for all ages and skill levels. ------ Play Anytime, Anywhere ----- Engage with crosswords directly within the app, whether you're online or offline, thanks to local on-device generation. ------ Export and Share ----- Easily export and share your creations with a link or QR code, or print them out for physical play. Ideal for special events like birthdays, Christmas gatherings, and more. ------ Limitless Possibilities ----- With unlimited crossword generation, your puzzle potential is endless. ----- Inclusive Language Support ----- Enjoy the app and its puzzles in 7 different languages, making it accessible and enjoyable for a diverse global audience. ----- CrossCraft is not just an app ----- It's a celebration of creativity, education, and the joy of puzzles. Whether you're a crossword aficionado, a teacher seeking engaging educational tools, or someone looking to add a personal touch to special occasions, CrossCraft is your perfect companion. Download CrossCraft now and start crafting your crossword legacy! -- Legal Notice -- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrossCraft at 100% against SameGame's 55%. CrossCraft also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). SameGame's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ratings volume (46 vs 8). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CrossCraft sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. SameGame asks for nothing beyond the download.
CrossCraft holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SameGame has 46 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of SameGame's written reviews are positive against 100% of CrossCraft's.
SameGame ships an update every 7 months, CrossCraft weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SameGame | CrossCraft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (46 ratings) | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steven Troughton-Smith | Cihat Guenduez |
Customer experience
SameGame
CrossCraft
In-app purchases
SameGame
No in-app purchases
CrossCraft
- Premium (Weekly)$0.497 Days
- Premium (Weekly)$0.997 Days
- Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
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- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$5.991 Year
- Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Premium (Yearly)$6.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$19.99
- Premium (Lifetime)$24.99
- Premium (Lifetime)$39.99
