Comparison

Crosswords Mobile vs Peak

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

Head to head
About

Crosswords Mobile

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
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Quiz-friends behold: With the new free crosswords app, it will become hard to be bored! Our crosswords to go, wherever you go. Whether you're waiting for the next bus, taking a break or whatever else you're doing. Just grab your tablet or phone and crossword away! We've got something for every puzzle aficionado out there. From easy crossword puzzles for beginners to hard puzzles, which will get your head smoking in no time. You can easily zoom in to the crossword's fields and fill them out using your keyboard. And should you have guessed a word wrong the app won't keep it a secret. The app uses a Swedish-style grid. And should you get stuck, you can reveal the solution of a field. There are three difficulties: - Easy - Medium - Hard The puzzles are also available in different languages. At the moment we have: - German - English - Italian - French - Turkish - Spanish - Russian - Swedish - Polish With this app, you'll become a walking encyclopedia and even increase your chances in winning "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"! ;-) Happy crosswording!

About

Peak

Enhance your cognitive abilities with over 45 engaging games designed to improve memory, attention, problem-solving, and more. Track your progress with detailed insights and compete with friends. A free basic version is available, with an optional Pro upgrade for a full brain training experience.

Highlights
  • 45+ brain training games
  • Daily Workouts
  • Coffee Break mode
  • Performance insights and statistics
  • Advanced Training modules
  • Compete with friends
Features
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Maximize your full potential by challenging yourself with Peak, designed to help you expand your mental skills with 45+ fun and rewarding games. Peak has 45+ games covering six categories, carefully developed with you in mind. Choose from our catalog of games or challenge yourself with our versatile Daily Workouts. Short on time? Don’t worry, play Coffee Break, for when you need that extra pep in your step in under five minutes. We'll also show you insights about your performance to help you support your growth, development and provide you with data-orientated feedback. So what are you waiting for? Join millions of brain trainers worldwide and start challenging your brain today! Download and play our basic version for free or upgrade to Pro to unleash the full brain training experience. Workouts: - Daily brain workouts to sharpen your Memory, Attention, Problem-Solving, - Mental Agility, Language, Coordination and Emotion Control - Play skill based workouts such as Coffee Break, Weakest Link, Low Rank and The Total Workout - Access our Advanced Training modules, developed in collaboration with scientists and universities. Insights: - Compete with friends - Track your progress with in-depth insights and statistics - Compare your scores with others in your age range and profession PEAK PRO TERMS Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided.
 Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. For more information: 
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Screenshots

Crosswords Mobile4 screens
Peak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Peak at 4.7 against Crosswords Mobile's 4.1. Peak also leads on ratings volume (146K vs 18) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Crosswords Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Crosswords Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Peak sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Peak holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peak has 146K 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 Peak's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crosswords Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Peak fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crosswords Mobile versus Peak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrosswords MobilePeak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings)4.7 (146K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.2% of reviews63.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18146K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB321 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin LochmannSynaptic Labs

Customer experience

Crosswords Mobile

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews598 reviews
Positive57.2%
Neutral13.7%
Negative29.1%

Peak

All ratings146,392 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews2,794 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral10.1%
Negative26.4%

User reviews

Crosswords Mobile

From 18 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Peak

From 146K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💪 Challenging and engaging games
  • 🧠 Effective brain training
  • 📊 Detailed progress tracking
  • 🔍 Variety of game categories
  • 🤩 Enjoyable and fun to play

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Limited free games
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔁 Repetitive game content
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤖 Inconsistent dictionary

Bugs and requests

Crosswords Mobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes/freezes
  • Words not registering correctly
  • Incorrect spellings in clues/answers

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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)

Peak

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inconsistent game performance
  • Incorrect scoring and ranking
  • Syncing and login problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free games and content
  • Ability to replay games without ads
  • Improved game instructions and feedback
  • More coordination and emotion-based games
  • Customizable brain training experience

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crosswords Mobile

One-time1
  • ProVersion$0.99
10 purchases

Peak

Subscriptions8
  • 40% Off Peak Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Peak Pro$3.991 Month
  • Peak Pro Plan$3.991 Month
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  • Peak Pro Plan$4.991 Month
  • Peak Pro$11.991 Year
  • 40% Off Peak Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Peak Pro Plan$34.991 Year
  • Peak pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Advanced Training Peak & Brainways Working Memory Part 1Free
  • Advanced Training Peak & UCL Emotion ManagementFree

Questions

Is Crosswords Mobile free?
Crosswords Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Peak free?
Peak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crosswords Mobile or Peak?
Peak is rated higher. Crosswords Mobile averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Peak averages 4.7 from 146K ratings.
Do Crosswords Mobile or Peak have ads?
Both Crosswords Mobile and Peak show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crosswords Mobile or Peak?
Crosswords Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Peak fortnightly. Most recently, Crosswords Mobile was updated on October 26, 2026 and Peak on October 29, 2026.

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