# Crosswords Mobile vs DuoCards

The clearest difference is rating: DuoCards at 4.7 against Crosswords Mobile's 4.1. DuoCards also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 18). Crosswords Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crosswords Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DuoCards sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DuoCards holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DuoCards has 1.5K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Crosswords Mobile's written reviews are positive against 63% of DuoCards's.

Crosswords Mobile ships an update every 2 months, DuoCards monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crosswords Mobile | DuoCards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswords-mobile/id550982960/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duocards-vocabulary-builder/id1508159917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | **63.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Lochmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/419104936) | [DuoCards s.r.o](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508159916) |

## What reviewers say

### Crosswords Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswords-mobile/id550982960)

Engage in challenging word puzzles on the go with this mobile application. Offering a variety of difficulty levels and multiple languages, it's perfect for quick breaks or extended play sessions. Solve puzzles, zoom in on fields, and utilize helpful hints to expand your vocabulary and general knowledge.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard), Crosswords available in various languages, Zoom functionality for fields, Keyboard input for answers, Hint system to reveal solutions, Swedish-style grid layout

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProVersion | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Challenging
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with entering/deleting words
- 🐛 Inconsistent word acceptance
- 🐛 Clues/answers not always clear
- 🔍 Too many ads/intrusive ads
- 🔍 Navigation issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes/freezes
- Words not registering correctly
- Incorrect spellings in clues/answers

**Requested features**

- Option to reveal individual letters instead of full words
- Ability to delete/edit incorrect entries
- More varied and challenging clues
- Improved navigation and layout
- Customization options (e.g., themes, font size)


### DuoCards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duocards-vocabulary-builder/id1508159917)

Master a new language with interactive flashcards and video courses. This app helps you build vocabulary, guess words, and track your progress across over 50 languages. Learn effectively through spaced repetition and integrated translation tools.

**Highlights:** Flashcard learning with spaced repetition, Video language courses with interactive subtitles, Integrated translator for over 50 languages, Vocabulary builder and progress tracker, Guess words and phrases to sharpen skills, Read foreign language articles

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DuoCards Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| DuoCards Plus | $33.00 | per 3 months |
| DuoCards Premium | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| DuoCards Premium | $64.90 | per year |
| DuoCards Premium | $67.99 | per year |
| DuoCards Premium | $107.99 | per year |
| DuoCards Premium | $109.00 | per year |
| DuoCards Premium | $113.99 | per year |
| DuoCards Premium | $162.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable flashcards
- 🚀 Efficient learning algorithm
- 🐘 Cute mascot (Memo the mammoth)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- ⚠️ Unreliable server connection
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Issues with logging in and accessing content
- Inconsistent behavior when adding new words
- Problems with video playback and subtitles

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More customization options
- Improved spaced repetition system
- Better integration with other language learning tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crosswords Mobile free?

Crosswords Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DuoCards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crosswords Mobile or DuoCards?

DuoCards is rated higher. Crosswords Mobile averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while DuoCards averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Crosswords Mobile or DuoCards have ads?

Both Crosswords Mobile and DuoCards show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crosswords Mobile or DuoCards?

Crosswords Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and DuoCards monthly. Most recently, Crosswords Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and DuoCards on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*