# Crosswords Plus . vs My Arrowords

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crosswords Plus . at 83% against My Arrowords's 0%. Crosswords Plus . also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). My Arrowords's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

My Arrowords is free to download; Crosswords Plus . costs $4.99 up front. Crosswords Plus . sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and My Arrowords sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crosswords Plus . ships an update every 5 months, My Arrowords monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crosswords Plus . | My Arrowords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswords-plus/id444922518/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **59** | — |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [the binary family](https://appshunter.io/developer/307768703) | [Shai Alkoby](https://appshunter.io/developer/563583487) |

## What reviewers say

### Crosswords Plus .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswords-plus/id444922518)

Engage with a classic crossword experience where clues are integrated directly into the puzzle grid. Enjoy 1200 unique puzzles across four difficulty levels, designed for both quick breaks and extended challenges. Immerse yourself with customizable interfaces and optional sound effects.

**Highlights:** Clues integrated into the puzzle grid, 1200 unique puzzles, 4 difficulty levels, 3 interface options, Optional sound effects, Customizable grid sizes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Puzzles (easy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Puzzles (normal) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Puzzles (difficult) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Puzzles (very difficult) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and challenging puzzles
- 🤓 Helps improve vocabulary and knowledge
- 💡 Variety of difficulty levels
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional spelling/definition errors
- 🌍 Some British-centric references/terminology
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating larger puzzles on smaller screens
- 🔁 Repeated clues/puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle completion not always recognized properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to resize puzzles to fit screen better
- Option to mark errors/incomplete squares
- More frequent puzzle updates
- Scoring/progress tracking system


### My Arrowords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-arrowords/id1570399651)

Engage your mind with a unique word puzzle game where clues are embedded within the grid, guided by arrows. Improve general knowledge and stay sharp with daily challenges and hundreds of puzzles. Save progress and use hints when needed.

**Highlights:** Arroword puzzles with in-grid clues, Hundreds of puzzles available, Daily arroword challenge, Hint system for assistance, Progress saving, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Month | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium 1 Year | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crosswords Plus . free?

Crosswords Plus . costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is My Arrowords free?

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

### Do Crosswords Plus . or My Arrowords have ads?

My Arrowords shows ads; Crosswords Plus . does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crosswords Plus . or My Arrowords?

Crosswords Plus . ships an update every 5 months, and My Arrowords monthly. Most recently, Crosswords Plus . was updated on October 30, 2026 and My Arrowords on October 27, 2026.

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