# Astraware Crosswords vs Tiny Little Crosswords

The clearest difference is ads: Tiny Little Crosswords at none against Astraware Crosswords's shown. Tiny Little Crosswords also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 337). Astraware Crosswords's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Astraware Crosswords against 4.6 for Tiny Little Crosswords. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Little Crosswords has 13K ratings behind it against 337, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Astraware Crosswords's written reviews are positive against 78% of Tiny Little Crosswords's.

Astraware Crosswords ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Little Crosswords every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astraware Crosswords | Tiny Little Crosswords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-crosswords/id586165296/reviews)** | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-little-crosswords/id1289068375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 337 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astraware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/392328106) | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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 |

**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


### Tiny Little Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-little-crosswords/id1289068375)

Engage in quick and enjoyable word puzzles with a unique drag-and-drop letter mechanic. Solve daily challenges or explore themed puzzle packs for hours of engaging fun.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop letter solving, Daily puzzles, Themed puzzle packs, Multiple difficulty levels, Quick and easy gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| On We Go | $1.99 | one-time |
| Keep 'Em Coming | $1.99 | one-time |
| World of Entertainment | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yet More Fun | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-4-5's | $1.99 | one-time |
| Even More Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Many More Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Very Many Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clever puzzles
- 🤔 Challenging themes
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Enjoyable brain teasers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Obscure or vague clues
- 💰 Paid hints required
- 🇺🇸 Too much American-centric content
- 🔍 Difficult to figure out puzzle themes

**Reported bugs**

- Daily puzzle crashes on launch
- Ads cannot be closed properly

**Requested features**

- Add more puzzle packs
- Implement a free daily puzzle
- Allow letter shuffling
- Improve clue clarity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astraware Crosswords free?

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

### Is Tiny Little Crosswords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Astraware Crosswords or Tiny Little Crosswords?

Astraware Crosswords is rated higher. Astraware Crosswords averages 4.7 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Tiny Little Crosswords averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Astraware Crosswords or Tiny Little Crosswords have ads?

Astraware Crosswords shows ads; Tiny Little Crosswords does not.

### Which is updated more often, Astraware Crosswords or Tiny Little Crosswords?

Astraware Crosswords ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Little Crosswords every 4 months. Most recently, Astraware Crosswords was updated on November 10, 2026 and Tiny Little Crosswords on November 13, 2026.

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