# Devarai Crosswords vs Crossword+

The clearest difference is rating: Crossword+ at 4.5 against Devarai Crosswords's 4.0. Crossword+ also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 148) and review sentiment (83% vs 59%). Devarai Crosswords's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Devarai Crosswords sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Crossword+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crossword+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword+ has 11K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Devarai Crosswords's written reviews are positive against 83% of Crossword+'s.

Devarai Crosswords ships an update every 3 weeks, Crossword+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Devarai Crosswords | Crossword+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devarai-crosswords/id590261677/reviews) | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-plus/id1330947092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 148 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#101** |
| Size | 26 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Devarai](https://appshunter.io/developer/452590599) | [PuzzleStar Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/603054453) |

## What reviewers say

### Devarai Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devarai-crosswords/id590261677)

Enjoy a wide variety of high-quality American crosswords on your mobile device. This app offers puzzles ranging from easy to difficult, with features designed for a smooth and engaging experience. Improve your vocabulary, concentration, and general knowledge with daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Weekly puzzles in multiple languages, Full-screen puzzle view, Landscape and portrait mode, Easy clue toggling, Pen/pencil writing modes, Immediate error highlighting, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 coins pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock English Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock German Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Spanish Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Spanish puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| 240 coins pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 coins pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1800 coins pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| 8000 coins pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🤓 Interesting themes and clues
- 🎉 Great app for passing time
- 📚 Multilingual feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Coins/paid system to play
- 🕰️ Waiting for free coins/ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing navigation/interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unresponsive on iPad
- Puzzle progress not saved
- Compatibility issues with updates

**Requested features**

- More free puzzles/coins
- Ability to type full words
- Daily/more frequent puzzles
- Improved clue quality


### Crossword+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-plus/id1330947092)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Word, #196 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Start your day with two new themed crossword puzzles daily, ranging from classic literature to movie magic. Enjoy a satisfying yet gentle challenge, with helpful hints and auto-check features. Solve puzzles offline and adjust text size for a comfortable, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Two new themed puzzles daily, Over 3,000 puzzles in archive, Helpful hints and AutoCheck, Offline play supported, Ad-free experience, Adjustable text size

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $37.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $37.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Brain-stimulating puzzles
- 🎯 Variety of themes and difficulty levels
- ✨ Enjoyable and challenging experience
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind active
- 🕰️ Daily puzzles provide a routine activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🐛 Occasional errors in puzzle clues or answers
- 🤔 Some puzzles may be too difficult for casual users
- 🕰️ Limited number of free puzzles per month

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues for some users
- Subscription not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- Search function to find puzzles by topic
- More difficulty levels to cater to all skill levels
- Ability to track progress and stats over time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Devarai Crosswords free?

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

### Is Crossword+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Devarai Crosswords or Crossword+?

Crossword+ is rated higher. Devarai Crosswords averages 4.0 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Crossword+ averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.

### Do Devarai Crosswords or Crossword+ have ads?

Neither Devarai Crosswords nor Crossword+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Devarai Crosswords or Crossword+?

Devarai Crosswords ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crossword+ every 10 days. Most recently, Devarai Crosswords was updated on September 25, 2026 and Crossword+ on September 29, 2026.

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