# Crostix Pro vs Qualuff Puzzles

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qualuff Puzzles at none against Crostix Pro's 14. Qualuff Puzzles also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Crostix Pro's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 2) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Crostix Pro costs $4.99 and Qualuff Puzzles $3.99 up front. Crostix Pro sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Qualuff Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Qualuff Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crostix Pro has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Crostix Pro's written reviews are positive against 89% of Qualuff Puzzles's.

Crostix Pro ships an update every 4 months, Qualuff Puzzles every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crostix Pro | Qualuff Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crostix-pro/id317959702/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qualuff-puzzles/id1590588354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brian Mountford](https://appshunter.io/developer/317783633) | [Eric Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/731899971) |

## What reviewers say

### Crostix Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crostix-pro/id317959702)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This app offers a digital library of acrostic puzzles, a word game similar to crosswords where letters from answers form a hidden quote. It provides automatic letter placement and features like hints, scoring, and adjustable font sizes for an engaging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Automatic letter placement, 150+ included puzzles, In-app puzzle purchases, Hint system for letters/words, Scoring based on hints used, Adjustable font size, Device rotation support

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game/app
- 💡 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Fun to complete
- 💡 Good variety of puzzles
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Puzzles not opening
- 🐛 In-app purchases not working
- 🐛 Data waiting errors
- 🐛 Lost progress after reinstall

**Reported bugs**

- Library is gone, no record of puzzles
- App not working with latest iOS
- In-app purchases do not all work
- Books 10 & 11 will not open
- AppStore shows purchased but app says waiting for data

**Requested features**

- Add more puzzles
- Add free starting letters
- Add ability to skip filled squares
- Add display for first letters of clue answers
- Add score tracking


### Qualuff Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qualuff-puzzles/id1590588354)

Engage your mind with a collection of acrostic puzzles designed to test trivia and vocabulary. Solve clues and a linked quote, with the option to create and share your own puzzles. Enjoy a digital twist on word puzzles, perfect for brain exercise.

**Highlights:** Acrostic puzzles, Trivia and vocabulary challenges, Quote solving, Create and share custom puzzles, Digital convenience (check answers, get help, undo)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crostix Pro free?

Crostix Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Qualuff Puzzles free?

Qualuff Puzzles costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crostix Pro or Qualuff Puzzles?

Qualuff Puzzles is rated higher. Crostix Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Qualuff Puzzles averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Crostix Pro or Qualuff Puzzles have ads?

Neither Crostix Pro nor Qualuff Puzzles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crostix Pro or Qualuff Puzzles?

Crostix Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Qualuff Puzzles every 5 days. Most recently, Crostix Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Qualuff Puzzles on October 7, 2026.

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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.*