# Astraware Crosswords vs Endship

The clearest difference is rating: Astraware Crosswords at 4.7 against Endship's 3.0. Astraware Crosswords also leads on ratings volume (337 vs 9) and review sentiment (82% vs 63%). Endship's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astraware Crosswords sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Endship sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astraware Crosswords holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astraware Crosswords has 337 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Astraware Crosswords's written reviews are positive against 63% of Endship's.

Astraware Crosswords ships an update every 2 months, Endship weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astraware Crosswords | Endship |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-crosswords/id586165296/reviews)** | [3.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endship/id1098049379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Astraware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/392328106) | [Michael MacPherson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1098049378) |

## What reviewers say

### Astraware Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-crosswords/id586165296)

Enjoy daily crossword puzzles on the go with this app. It offers free daily and weekly puzzles, with options to purchase additional packs for offline play. A subscription unlocks all puzzles and removes ads.

**Highlights:** Daily quick-style crosswords, Free weekly larger puzzles, Offline puzzle packs, Adjustable difficulty and grid sizes, Global leaderboards, Optional subscription for unlimited access

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzles Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Puzzles Plus | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Puzzles Plus | $7.99 | per year |
| Fun-Size Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Family Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tough Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vacation Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free daily puzzles | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Pack 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable crosswords
- 🧠 Keeps mind active
- 🕰️ Good daily challenge
- 💰 Free with optional in-app purchases
- 🔍 Helpful hints and solver features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes after updates
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Obscure or illogical clues
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzles and clues
- 🌐 Some British-centric content for US users

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle timer issues
- Leaderboard scores not updating properly
- Purchased puzzle packs disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- More daily puzzles
- Ability to save/resume puzzles
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Offline puzzle packs
- Improved keyboard and input responsiveness


### Endship

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endship/id1098049379)

This game is designed for groups of friends or family to engage in lighthearted roasting and playful banter. It's ideal for various social gatherings, from casual get-togethers to more structured events, adding laughter and fun.

**Highlights:** Playful roasting game, Suitable for friends and family, Ideal for social gatherings, Adds laughter to events, Versatile for different groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| College Deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crime & Punishment | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donald Deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Friendship Destroyers Deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Politics Deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Videogames Deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Religion Deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sports Deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sex & Dating Deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Every Deck | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astraware Crosswords free?

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

### Is Endship free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Astraware Crosswords or Endship?

Astraware Crosswords is rated higher. Astraware Crosswords averages 4.7 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Endship averages 3.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Astraware Crosswords or Endship have ads?

Astraware Crosswords shows ads; Endship does not.

### Which is updated more often, Astraware Crosswords or Endship?

Astraware Crosswords ships an update every 2 months, and Endship weekly. Most recently, Astraware Crosswords was updated on October 26, 2026 and Endship on October 12, 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.*