# Just 2 Words vs Tiny Little Crosswords

Just 2 Words and Tiny Little Crosswords both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Just 2 Words's written reviews are positive against 77% of Tiny Little Crosswords's. Tiny Little Crosswords's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just 2 Words sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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 Just 2 Words 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 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Just 2 Words's written reviews are positive against 77% of Tiny Little Crosswords's.

Just 2 Words ships an update every 6 months, Tiny Little Crosswords every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just 2 Words | Tiny Little Crosswords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-2-words/id636099342/reviews)** | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-little-crosswords/id1289068375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 77.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 356 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Just 2 Fun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835438036) | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) |

## What reviewers say

### Just 2 Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-2-words/id636099342)

Solve word puzzles where every answer consists of exactly two words. This game offers over 2,500 fun and stimulating challenges with picture clues. Enjoy hours of brain-teasing entertainment suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Two-word answers, Picture clue puzzles, Over 2,500 puzzles, Fun for all ages, Mind-stimulating gameplay, Creative thinking challenges

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 260 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1650 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🧠 Keeps the brain active
- 🕰️ Great way to pass the time
- 👨‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Outdated or obscure clues
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🧠 Some puzzles are too difficult
- 🕰️ Long wait between updates

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent tracking of daily streaks

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates with new puzzles
- Option to remove ads by paying
- Ability to track progress and stats
- Hint system improvements


### 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 Just 2 Words free?

Just 2 Words 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, Just 2 Words or Tiny Little Crosswords?

Just 2 Words is rated higher. Just 2 Words averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Tiny Little Crosswords averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Just 2 Words or Tiny Little Crosswords have ads?

Both Just 2 Words and Tiny Little Crosswords show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just 2 Words or Tiny Little Crosswords?

Just 2 Words ships an update every 6 months, and Tiny Little Crosswords every 3 months. Most recently, Just 2 Words was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tiny Little Crosswords on October 27, 2026.

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