# CrosswordMaker vs Knowt

The clearest difference is rating: Knowt at 4.7 against CrosswordMaker's 1.3. Knowt also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 24%) and ads (none vs shown). CrosswordMaker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knowt sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CrosswordMaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knowt holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knowt has 11K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of CrosswordMaker's written reviews are positive against 62% of Knowt's.

CrosswordMaker ships an update every 5 months, Knowt weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrosswordMaker | Knowt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswordmaker/id560662309/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowt-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6463744184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 8 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satoshi Horiguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/310504293) | [Knowt Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462368056) |

## What reviewers say

### CrosswordMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswordmaker/id560662309)

Design custom crossword puzzles with a flexible grid and cell coloring options. Edit clues in a dedicated view and share your creations with friends via email.

**Highlights:** Create crossword puzzles, Random grid generation, Cell coloring customization, Dedicated clue editor, Share puzzles via email

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Knowt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowt-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6463744184)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Education, #128 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This study app uses AI to transform notes and lecture videos into flashcards and practice tests. It offers various study modes, including spaced repetition, and provides free AP exam study guides. Millions of student-created resources are available.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard maker, Summarize lecture videos, Create practice tests from notes/PDFs/videos, Free Learn Mode with multiple study modes, Spaced Repetition algorithm, Free AP Study Guides, Sync across mobile and web

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Student Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Student Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Teacher Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Teacher Ultra Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Teacher Ultra Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Teacher Ultra Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Student Plus Annual | $23.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Teacher Plus Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| Teacher Ultra Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Teacher Ultra Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| Teacher Ultra Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Teacher Ultra Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Student Ultra Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Student ultra annual | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 🚀 Quizlet alternative
- 👍 Helpful for studying
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Bugs with flashcard functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Flashcards disappearing or duplicating
- Incorrect answers marked as correct
- Freezing on update screen
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Split screen support for iPad
- Ability to manually sort flashcards
- More formatting options for flashcards
- Improved AI-generated notes
- Offline study mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrosswordMaker free?

CrosswordMaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knowt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CrosswordMaker or Knowt?

Knowt is rated higher. CrosswordMaker averages 1.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Knowt averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do CrosswordMaker or Knowt have ads?

CrosswordMaker shows ads; Knowt does not.

### Which is updated more often, CrosswordMaker or Knowt?

CrosswordMaker ships an update every 5 months, and Knowt weekly. Most recently, CrosswordMaker was updated on October 23, 2026 and Knowt on October 24, 2026.

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