# Deduce vs Cozy Crosswords

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cozy Crosswords at every 4 days against Deduce's every 4 months. Cozy Crosswords also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 3) and chart position (#6 vs #119). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Deduce costs $2.99 and Cozy Crosswords $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Deduce against 4.6 for Cozy Crosswords. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cozy Crosswords has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 89% positive.

Deduce ships an update every 4 months, Cozy Crosswords every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deduce | Cozy Crosswords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deduce/id351558195/reviews)** | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-crosswords/id6757707409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #119 | **#6** |
| Size | 46 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Obviously Genuine](https://appshunter.io/developer/351558198) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Deduce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deduce/id351558195)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This word game challenges players to guess a hidden mystery word using logic and vocabulary skills. It offers adjustable difficulty levels, tracks progress with statistics, and provides definitions for learned words. Players can also share games and earn achievements.

**Highlights:** Guess hidden mystery words, Logic and vocabulary challenges, Adjustable difficulty levels, Game statistics and progress tracking, Mystery word definitions, Save and share games, Game Center integration and achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cozy Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-crosswords/id6757707409)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Word, #60 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a calming crossword puzzle game with a unique tile-dragging mechanic. Solve small, themed grids with a gentle soundtrack and customize your experience with various visual options. Enjoy daily challenges and adjustable difficulty for a peaceful play session.

**Highlights:** Tactile tile dragging gameplay, Themed mini-crossword puzzles, Lo-fi soundtrack, Extensive visual customization, Daily challenges with leaderboards, Adjustable difficulty settings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deduce free?

Deduce costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cozy Crosswords free?

Cozy Crosswords costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Deduce or Cozy Crosswords?

Deduce is rated higher. Deduce averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Cozy Crosswords averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do Deduce or Cozy Crosswords have ads?

Neither Deduce nor Cozy Crosswords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deduce or Cozy Crosswords?

Deduce ships an update every 4 months, and Cozy Crosswords every 4 days. Most recently, Deduce was updated on October 27, 2026 and Cozy Crosswords on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Deduce or Cozy Crosswords?

Deduce currently peaks at #119 in the App Store charts, and Cozy Crosswords at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*