Comparison

WordCollapse vs Crossword

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WordCollapse

Test your word puzzle skills by clearing themed boards. Swipe away words, but be strategic as remaining letters collapse into new words. Plan ahead to avoid dead ends and enjoy thousands of puzzles.

Highlights
  • Themed word puzzles
  • Swipe to clear words
  • Letters collapse into new words
  • Thousands of puzzles
  • Collect Stars and Achievements
Features
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Do you have a way with words and enjoy puzzles? Try WordCollapse! WordCollapse will test your puzzle skills and knowledge in everything from fruit to funny movie quotes. Just choose a theme and swipe away the words - the goal is to clear the board. This may sound easy, but each time you remove one word the remaining letters will collapse into new words. Plan one or two steps ahead or it might collapse into a dead-end! WordCollapse includes over 200 free puzzles and if you like the game there are more than 50 puzzle packs available as in-app purchases. Choose between "60s Nostalgia”, “Funny puns”, “Song quotes” and much, much more! Highlights: * Fun, easy and intuitive * Thousands of fun puzzles * Collect Stars and Achievements Please observe that although WordCollapse is free to download and play, it offers purchases in the app. You may disable this feature in the settings of your device.

About

Crossword

Engage your mind with a fresh take on word puzzles. This game offers a vast collection of English arrowword puzzles designed to expand vocabulary and provide hours of entertainment. Enjoy flexible difficulty levels and offline play.

Highlights
  • 1000+ English puzzles
  • Beginner to expert difficulty
  • Offline gameplay
  • Progress saving
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Are you searching for the ultimate word puzzle game but can't find one that satisfies your craving? "Arrow Crossword" brings a fresh approach to word hunt and brain games! Dive into the most captivating and entertaining English crossword game here! With our "Arrow Crossword" game, expand your vocabulary, refresh your mind, and enjoy hours of fun. - Key Features - * Unique Word Treasure: Dive into 1000 meticulously crafted English puzzles and brainstorm. * Flexible Difficulty Levels: Puzzles suitable for beginners to experts, ideal for all brain game enthusiasts. * Offline Gameplay: Solve puzzles even without an internet connection. * Save Feature: Track your progress and pick up where you left off. * User-friendly: Stunning graphics and a user-friendly interface for the best puzzle experience. Why wait to challenge the boundaries of fun and learning? The top choice for word and brain game lovers. Download now and savor the thrill of brain exercise! * Privacy Policy: http://crossyword.planckgames.com/privacy-policy * Terms and Conditions: http://crossyword.planckgames.com/terms-conditions

Screenshots

WordCollapse4 screens
Crossword4 screens

Verdict

The call

WordCollapse and Crossword both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of WordCollapse's written reviews are positive against 28% of Crossword's. WordCollapse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (532 vs 37). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WordCollapse sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Crossword sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WordCollapse against 4.5 for Crossword. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordCollapse has 532 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of WordCollapse's written reviews are positive against 28% of Crossword's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WordCollapse versus Crossword: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordCollapseCrossword
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (532 ratings) — better4.5 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews — better28.3% of reviews
Number of ratings532 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB264 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaketspelMuhammet Gazi Salik

Customer experience

WordCollapse

All ratings532 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews861 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative5.9%

Crossword

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral18.9%
Negative52.8%

Bugs and requests

WordCollapse

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Connection errors
  • Game stuck on loading screen
  • Purchased content not available

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free levels/content
  • Ability to transfer purchases across devices
  • Undo/restart option
  • Option to turn off music/ads

Crossword

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

WordCollapse

One-time10
  • Puzzle Pack 1$0.99
  • Music and entertainment$0.99
  • Food and Beverages$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Animals and Nature$0.99
  • Lots of Things$0.99
  • Movie Quotes$0.99
  • 20 Hints$0.99
  • Small$0.99
  • 120 Hints$4.99
  • Large$5.99
8 purchases

Crossword

Subscriptions1
  • No Ads$9.491 Month
One-time7
  • 1000 GOLD$1.99
  • 5000 GOLD$4.99
  • 10000 GOLD$7.99
Show 4 more
  • 15000 GOLD$10.99
  • 20000 GOLD$13.99
  • 25000 GOLD$16.99
  • 50000 GOLD$19.99

Questions

Is WordCollapse free?
WordCollapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crossword free?
Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WordCollapse or Crossword?
WordCollapse is rated higher. WordCollapse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 532 ratings, while Crossword averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.
Do WordCollapse or Crossword have ads?
Crossword shows ads; WordCollapse does not.
Which is updated more often, WordCollapse or Crossword?
WordCollapse ships an update every 2 months, and Crossword every 2 months. Most recently, WordCollapse was updated on October 29, 2026 and Crossword on October 29, 2026.

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