Comparison

Layer Puzzle vs Classic Crossword Puzzles

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

Head to head
About

Layer Puzzle

Features
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8 puzzles of the layer structure

About

Classic Crossword Puzzles

Engage with classic American crossword puzzles designed for all skill levels. Choose from six grid sizes and utilize helpful features like error display and hints to solve word challenges. Track your progress and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Six grid sizes for all abilities
  • Display errors for incorrect words
  • Show word hints
  • Add 4 letters to the board
  • Leaderboard for scores
  • Auto-save puzzles
Features
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Play classic American crossword puzzles games! The puzzles are are separated into six different grid sizes, to suit players of any ability. Crossword Rules: A crossword consists of black and white shaded squares that form a square grid. The challenge of the puzzle is to fill the white squares with letters, forming words or phrases by solving the clues that will lead you to the answers. Puzzles For Everyone: 6 grid sizes of 5x5 (beginner), 7x7 (beginner), 9x9 (beginner), 11x11 (novice), 13x13 (novice) and 15x15 (expert) are available, so whether you've never played a crossword or you play them all the time - you can be sure that this is the crossword app for you! Other Features: • Display errors if you're entering incorrect words. • Show the word if you need help • Add 4 letters to the board • Check out your score in the leaderboard • Puzzle completion times are displayed upon completion. • Auto save crossword puzzles To access all features, content, and functionality you can subscribe to an annual auto-renewable subscription. This is a recurring transaction that will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription. Renewals will be charged the same cost within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://appcano.io/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://appcano.io/termsofuse

Screenshots

Layer Puzzle4 screens
Classic Crossword Puzzles3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Layer Puzzle at none against Classic Crossword Puzzles's 10. Layer Puzzle also leads on ads (none vs shown). Classic Crossword Puzzles's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 45 months) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Classic Crossword Puzzles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Layer Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Layer Puzzle ships an update every 45 months, Classic Crossword Puzzles monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Layer Puzzle versus Classic Crossword Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayer PuzzleClassic Crossword Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—39.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 45 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#94 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermasayuki morishitaAppcano LLC

Bugs and requests

Layer Puzzle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Classic Crossword Puzzles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Puzzles disappearing or progress not saving
  • Incorrect or nonsensical answers being accepted
  • Ads causing the app to crash or freeze

Requested features

4 requests
  • Save progress on puzzles
  • Ability to view solutions for completed puzzles
  • Better organization and sorting of puzzles
  • Improved keyboard controls and automatic progression

In-app purchases

None

Layer Puzzle

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Classic Crossword Puzzles

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock All Puzzles3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time9
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Unlock Pack$3.99
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  • 2,000 Coins$4.99
  • 6,000 Coins$9.99
  • Unlock All Features$9.99
  • 15,000 Coins$19.99
  • 43,000 Coins$39.99
  • 70,000 Coins$59.99

Questions

Is Layer Puzzle free?
Layer Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Classic Crossword Puzzles free?
Classic Crossword Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Layer Puzzle or Classic Crossword Puzzles have ads?
Classic Crossword Puzzles shows ads; Layer Puzzle does not.
Which is updated more often, Layer Puzzle or Classic Crossword Puzzles?
Layer Puzzle ships an update every 45 months, and Classic Crossword Puzzles monthly. Most recently, Layer Puzzle was updated on October 26, 2026 and Classic Crossword Puzzles on October 31, 2026.

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