# Crossword vs Puzzled Pics PRO

The clearest difference is price: Crossword at Free against Puzzled Pics PRO's $1.99. Crossword also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Puzzled Pics PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Crossword is free to download; Puzzled Pics PRO costs $1.99 up front. Crossword sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Puzzled Pics PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Puzzled Pics PRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword has 5.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword | Puzzled Pics PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword/id576525179/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzled-pics-pro/id6472687293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teazel](https://appshunter.io/developer/576525182) | [Rui Costa](https://appshunter.io/developer/889782271) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword/id576525179)

Enjoy over 750 professional crossword puzzles designed for casual play. This app offers a clean, ad-free experience with features like pinch zooming and landscape mode to enhance your word-solving sessions.

**Highlights:** 750+ professional puzzles, 45 free puzzles, Pinch zooming grid, Landscape mode with clue list, Cheats and answer checking, No ads

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 12) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 9) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 1) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 3) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 6) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 7) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack (Pack 14 of 50 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 13) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 11) | $0.99 | one-time |
| full set of Crossword packs | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable crossword experience
- 👍 Excellent value and great trivia
- 👍 No ads, great puzzles
- 👍 Fantastic brain workout
- 👍 Accessible for dyslexic users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional spelling errors in puzzles
- 🐛 Keyboard issues on some devices
- 🐛 Puzzles can be too difficult for some users
- 🐛 Some clues are too obscure or British-centric

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased content not restoring properly on new devices
- Keyboard not working correctly in some cases

**Requested features**

- Option to adjust puzzle and clue size
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- More free puzzles or a free trial period


### Puzzled Pics PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzled-pics-pro/id6472687293)

Rearrange shuffled photos to reveal vibrant images. Choose from over 250 curated pictures across various themes or use your own personal photos. Enjoy a fun and engaging puzzle experience with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Shuffle and reassemble photos, Use included curated images, Utilize personal photos, Over 250 hand-curated images, Multiple categories: Animals, Landmarks, Landscapes, Cars, Plants

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword free?

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

### Is Puzzled Pics PRO free?

Puzzled Pics PRO costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crossword or Puzzled Pics PRO?

Puzzled Pics PRO is rated higher. Crossword averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Puzzled Pics PRO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crossword or Puzzled Pics PRO have ads?

Neither Crossword nor Puzzled Pics PRO shows ads.

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