# Crostix Pro vs Wolitaire

The clearest difference is price: Wolitaire at Free against Crostix Pro's $4.99. Wolitaire also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Crostix Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Wolitaire is free to download; Crostix Pro costs $4.99 up front. Crostix Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Wolitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wolitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 48 respectively.

Crostix Pro ships an update every 4 months, Wolitaire weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crostix Pro | Wolitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crostix-pro/id317959702/reviews) | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolitaire/id6756284859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Mountford](https://appshunter.io/developer/317783633) | [LIHUHU PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732214108) |

## What reviewers say

### Crostix Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #105 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |

**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


### Wolitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolitaire/id6756284859)

A relaxing word solitaire game where you connect words to themes and sort cards. Enjoy gentle puzzles designed to keep your brain active without stress, featuring clear visuals and soft effects.

**Highlights:** Word association puzzles, Theme-based card sorting, Relaxing gameplay, No harsh timers, Brain-training logic, Clear card visuals

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Undo Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Coin Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crostix Pro free?

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

### Is Wolitaire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crostix Pro or Wolitaire?

Wolitaire is rated higher. Crostix Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Wolitaire averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do Crostix Pro or Wolitaire have ads?

Wolitaire shows ads; Crostix Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crostix Pro or Wolitaire?

Crostix Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Wolitaire weekly. Most recently, Crostix Pro was updated on November 13, 2026 and Wolitaire on October 30, 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.*