CrosswordMaker vs AmboPortal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrosswordMaker
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.
- Create crossword puzzles
- Random grid generation
- Cell coloring customization
- Dedicated clue editor
- Share puzzles via email
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You can create crossword puzzles freely. Place characters after the app makes grid randomly. If you can not come up with good word, you can change the color of cells. Clues are edited on another dedicated view. If you finish up a puzzle, you can send it to your friends by e-mail.
AmboPortal
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AmboPortal is the all-in-one app for High School Student Ambassadors, School Staff, and Faculty. This app makes it easy to track service and stay in the loop. KEY FEATURES • Log service hours and campus tour credits for quick approval • Browse and RSVP to upcoming ambassador events • Chat with fellow ambassadors and program coordinators • Get push notifications for approvals, new events, and messages • View your submission history and track your progress • Access shared resources and program materials • Secure login with email magic links or Sign in with Apple • Biometric lock for added privacy Ambassador Portal is designed for students and staff in school ambassador programs. Whether you're leading a campus tour, volunteering at an event, or checking in with your team — everything you need is right here. Questions or feedback? Reach out to support@127makes.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AmboPortal at none against CrosswordMaker's shown. AmboPortal also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CrosswordMaker ships an update every 5 months, AmboPortal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrosswordMaker | AmboPortal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Satoshi Horiguchi | SKYLER ANTHONY STEVENS |
In-app purchases
CrosswordMaker
No in-app purchases
AmboPortal
No in-app purchases
Questions
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