# Crossword Solver Silver vs Crosswords

The clearest difference is rating: Crosswords at 4.3 against Crossword Solver Silver's 3.5. Crosswords also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (579 vs 11). Crossword Solver Silver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crosswords sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Crossword Solver Silver asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crosswords holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crosswords has 579 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Crossword Solver Silver's written reviews are positive against 30% of Crosswords's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Crossword Solver Silver ships an update every 2 months, Crosswords every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Solver Silver | Crosswords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-solver-silver/id337794038/reviews) | **[4.3 (579 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswords/id688876601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **579** |
| Positive reviews | **33.0% of reviews** | 29.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Procypher Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331824387) | [Stand Alone, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284036527) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword Solver Silver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-solver-silver/id337794038)

This app helps you solve challenging crossword puzzles quickly and easily. Enter known letters to instantly find solutions from an extensive word database. Perfect for when you need a little help with difficult crosswords.

**Highlights:** Solve puzzles quickly, Enter known letters for solutions, Instant results, Access over 280,000 words, Multiple word sets (Standard, Expanded, Jargon, Names)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for crosswords
- 👍 Useful tool
- 👍 Solves difficult puzzles
- 👍 Good dictionary
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Keyboard issues
- 🐛 Display problems
- 🐛 App freezes

**Reported bugs**

- App closes when checking second word
- Does not work in portrait orientation
- SOLVE button behind camera on iPhone
- App closes after using 'look up' facility
- Display issues on iPhone 11 screen notch

**Requested features**

- Add missing words to dictionary
- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Add '?' to letter keyboard
- Ability to explore multiple words
- Add clue input functionality


### Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswords/id688876601)

Enjoy daily crossword puzzles from various newspapers and sources, with features like hints, clue lookups, and progress tracking. Upgrade for automatic puzzle downloads and access to an extensive library of challenging crosswords.

**Highlights:** Daily new puzzles, Hints and clue lookups, Progress tracking, US and UK Cryptic puzzles, Automatic background downloads, Extensive puzzle sources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dell Crosswords | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edited by Ben Tausig, Vol. 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ridonkulous Crosswords | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brendan Emmett Quigley's Faves #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jonesin' Crosswords | $2.99 | one-time |
| Edited By Tausig 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brendan Emmett Quigley Freestyle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crosswords Pro (Upgrade) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crossword Nation's Centennial Edition | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crosswords Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Diverse and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Ability to check/reveal answers
- 👍 Responsive developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🐛 Bugs with navigation and menu
- 🐛 Inconsistent puzzle download functionality
- 🔒 Lack of accessibility for visually impaired users
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle grid freezing or displaying blank
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Inability to access or download certain puzzle sources

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to delete puzzles
- Comprehensive error checking and feedback
- Customizable keyboard and gestures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword Solver Silver free?

Crossword Solver Silver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crosswords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crossword Solver Silver or Crosswords?

Crosswords is rated higher. Crossword Solver Silver averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Crosswords averages 4.3 from 579 ratings.

### Do Crossword Solver Silver or Crosswords have ads?

Neither Crossword Solver Silver nor Crosswords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword Solver Silver or Crosswords?

Crossword Solver Silver ships an update every 2 months, and Crosswords every 3 days. Most recently, Crossword Solver Silver was updated on November 1, 2026 and Crosswords on November 1, 2026.

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