# Crosswords Plus . vs Astraware Wordsearch

The clearest difference is price: Astraware Wordsearch at Free against Crosswords Plus .'s $4.99. Astraware Wordsearch also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Crosswords Plus .'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Astraware Wordsearch is free to download; Crosswords Plus . costs $4.99 up front. Crosswords Plus . sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Astraware Wordsearch sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Crosswords Plus . against 4.8 for Astraware Wordsearch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 56 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Crosswords Plus .'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Astraware Wordsearch's.

Crosswords Plus . ships an update every 5 months, Astraware Wordsearch every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crosswords Plus . | Astraware Wordsearch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswords-plus/id444922518/reviews) | **[4.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-wordsearch/id592707249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [the binary family](https://appshunter.io/developer/307768703) | [Astraware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/392328106) |

## 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


### Astraware Wordsearch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-wordsearch/id592707249)

Engage in a classic word search experience with daily and weekly puzzles. Discover hidden words across various themes and categories, with helpful hints and offline play options. Learn new words and test your vocabulary in this fun and engaging game.

**Highlights:** Daily and Weekender puzzles, 60 built-in puzzles, Over 20 categories, Helpful hints, Offline play, Themed puzzles, High score tables

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzles Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Puzzles Plus | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Puzzles Plus | $7.99 | per year |
| Fun-size Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animal Puzzles Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun Size Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Family Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Family Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vacation Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free daily puzzles | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Puzzle Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Puzzle Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crosswords Plus . free?

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

### Is Astraware Wordsearch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crosswords Plus . or Astraware Wordsearch?

Astraware Wordsearch is rated higher. Crosswords Plus . averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Astraware Wordsearch averages 4.8 from 56 ratings.

### Do Crosswords Plus . or Astraware Wordsearch have ads?

Astraware Wordsearch shows ads; Crosswords Plus . does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crosswords Plus . or Astraware Wordsearch?

Crosswords Plus . ships an update every 5 months, and Astraware Wordsearch every 6 weeks. Most recently, Crosswords Plus . was updated on October 30, 2026 and Astraware Wordsearch on October 20, 2026.

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