# Astraware Crosswords vs Quick Crosswords

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick Crosswords at none against Astraware Crosswords's 12. Quick Crosswords also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Astraware Crosswords's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astraware Crosswords sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Quick Crosswords asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Astraware Crosswords against 4.7 for Quick Crosswords. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 337 and 176 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Astraware Crosswords's written reviews are positive against 88% of Quick Crosswords's.

Astraware Crosswords ships an update every 2 months, Quick Crosswords every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astraware Crosswords | Quick Crosswords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-crosswords/id586165296/reviews)** | [4.7 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-crosswords/id1391812862/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337** | 176 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astraware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/392328106) | [MBEX LTD EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317702245) |

## 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


### Quick Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-crosswords/id1391812862)

Engage in quick, classic word puzzles designed for short breaks. This game offers over 4,000 unique clues across various topics to enhance vocabulary, logic, and general knowledge. Enjoy a completely free experience with instant answer checking and optional hints.

**Highlights:** Mini-crossword puzzles, Over 4,000 unique clues, Boosts vocabulary and logic skills, Completely free to play, Offline access, No time limit

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Keeps mind sharp
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but not too hard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Americanisms/American English
- 🐛 Incorrect answers/clues
- 🐛 Grammar issues (plural/singular mismatch)
- 🤔 Limited number of puzzles (440)

**Reported bugs**

- Some clues and answers are wrong
- Grammar issues with clues and answers

**Requested features**

- More puzzles
- Option to remove ads (paid)
- Additional hint types (e.g., show a letter)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astraware Crosswords free?

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

### Is Quick Crosswords free?

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

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

Astraware Crosswords is rated higher. Astraware Crosswords averages 4.7 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Quick Crosswords averages 4.7 from 176 ratings.

### Do Astraware Crosswords or Quick Crosswords have ads?

Both Astraware Crosswords and Quick Crosswords show ads.

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

Astraware Crosswords ships an update every 2 months, and Quick Crosswords every 15 months. Most recently, Astraware Crosswords was updated on October 29, 2026 and Quick Crosswords on October 22, 2026.

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