# Crosswords Plus . vs Qualuff Puzzles

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qualuff Puzzles at none against Crosswords Plus .'s 8. Qualuff Puzzles also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Crosswords Plus .'s advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 3). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Crosswords Plus . costs $4.99 and Qualuff Puzzles $3.99 up front. Crosswords Plus . sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Qualuff Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Qualuff Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crosswords Plus . has 59 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Crosswords Plus .'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Qualuff Puzzles's.

Crosswords Plus . ships an update every 7 months, Qualuff Puzzles every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crosswords Plus . | Qualuff Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswords-plus/id444922518/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qualuff-puzzles/id1590588354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 94 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [the binary family](https://appshunter.io/developer/307768703) | [Eric Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/731899971) |

## What reviewers say

### Crosswords Plus .

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

This app offers a unique twist on classic crosswords, with clues directly within the puzzle grid for easy viewing on tablets. It features 1200 puzzles across four difficulty levels, customizable interfaces, and optional sound effects for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Arrow word puzzle format, 1200 puzzles, 4 difficulty levels, 3 interface options, Optional sound effects, British puzzle editors

**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


### Qualuff Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qualuff-puzzles/id1590588354)

Engage your mind with a collection of acrostic puzzles designed to test trivia and vocabulary. Solve clues and a linked quote, with the option to create and share your own puzzles. Enjoy a digital twist on word puzzles, perfect for brain exercise.

**Highlights:** Acrostic puzzles, Trivia and vocabulary challenges, Quote solving, Create and share custom puzzles, Digital convenience (check answers, get help, undo)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crosswords Plus . free?

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

### Is Qualuff Puzzles free?

Qualuff Puzzles costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crosswords Plus . or Qualuff Puzzles?

Qualuff Puzzles is rated higher. Crosswords Plus . averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Qualuff Puzzles averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Crosswords Plus . or Qualuff Puzzles have ads?

Neither Crosswords Plus . nor Qualuff Puzzles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crosswords Plus . or Qualuff Puzzles?

Crosswords Plus . ships an update every 7 months, and Qualuff Puzzles every 5 days. Most recently, Crosswords Plus . was updated on November 13, 2026 and Qualuff Puzzles on November 11, 2026.

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