Comparison

Word Horizons vs Crossword Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Word Horizons

Engage in a word-scrambling crossword experience that rewards players with experience points and gems. Unlock beautiful landscapes and exclusive landmarks as you progress through various scenes. Earn more gems to discover special sights and enjoy a continuously evolving word puzzle adventure.

Highlights
  • Word scrambling crossword puzzles
  • Earn ExP and Gems
  • Level up landscapes
  • Unlock exclusive landmarks
  • Discover special sights
  • Daily puzzle challenges
Features
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Word Horizons is a fun, satisfying, and beautiful word-scrambling crossword. Each puzzle you beat earns ExP and Gems towards levelling up your horizon into a beautiful landscape. Travel across various Scenes, levelling them up to unlock special and exclusive Landmarks, like an Oasis in the Desert scene, or a Ferris Wheel along the Wharf. The better you play the game, the more Gems you can earn to spend on even more sights to see, like the Aurora Borealis or a firework display! Catch the early morning fog, or unlock birds that return home to roost at sunset. The more you play, the more you're rewarded. With Word Horizons, you'll never run out of puzzles to play and things to discover!

About

Crossword Pro

Engage in classic crossword puzzles with a calming, modern design. This game offers daily challenges, fill-in puzzles, and picture clues to sharpen your mind and expand your vocabulary without any time pressure.

Highlights
  • Classic crossword gameplay
  • Daily themed puzzles
  • Fill-in puzzles & picture clues
  • Relaxing, stress-free experience
  • Thousands of puzzles
  • Offline play
Features
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Unwind & Boost Your Brain with Crossword Pro - Zen Puzzle! Welcome to Crossword Pro - Zen Puzzle, the perfect blend of classic crosswords and a relaxing design. From the creators of Word Garden, Word Search 2 & Word Flip, this game offers a fresh, stress-free twist on traditional puzzles. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: - Classic crossword gameplay with a modern, relaxing touch - Daily themed puzzles to sharpen your mind - Fill-in puzzles & picture clues for a fun twist - Relaxing, stress-free experience: Play at your own pace TRAIN YOUR BRAIN & EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY Boost your word skills as you complete thousands of free puzzles. Each level challenges your mind while keeping a calm and soothing experience. GAME FEATURES: - LEARN & RELAX: Enjoy a peaceful crossword experience while improving your vocabulary - THOUSANDS OF PUZZLES: Over 4000+ unique levels to keep you entertained - HINTS WHEN YOU NEED THEM: Stuck on a tricky word? Get hints to keep going! - DAILY REWARDS: Play daily and unlock exclusive bonuses! - PROGRESS & ACHIEVEMENTS: Earn stars and collect badges as you level up - MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT: Available in English, French, German, Italian, Dutch or Spanish - PLAY OFFLINE: No WiFi? No problem! Enjoy puzzles anywhere - ENHANCED ONLINE FEATURES: Play online to unlock exclusive options, new challenges, and the ultimate crossword experience WHY CHOOSE CROSSWORD PRO - ZEN PUZZLE? Unlike other crossword games, this one focuses on both fun and relaxation. No stress, no timers. Just pure puzzle-solving enjoyment. Whether you prefer quick crosswords, themed puzzles, or fill-in word games, there’s something for everyone! Start your crossword journey today. Download now & unwind with words! ================================= Ideas on how we can make Crossword Pro - Zen Puzzle even better? Need help with the game? We look forward to hearing from you! E-mail us at: support+crosswordpro@iscool-e.com or go through CONTACT US in the Game Settings =================================

Screenshots

Word Horizons3 screens
Crossword Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Horizons at none against Crossword Pro's 7. Word Horizons also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Crossword Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crossword Pro sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Word Horizons asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crossword Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Horizons has 3.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Horizons ships an update every 10 days, Crossword Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Word Horizons versus Crossword Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord HorizonsCrossword Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.1K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB121 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStaple GamesIsCool Entertainment

Customer experience

Word Horizons

All ratings3,099 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%

Crossword Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Word Horizons

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • None reported

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels or content
  • Additional gameplay modes

Crossword Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Word Horizons

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Crossword Pro

One-time7
  • Hints Pack S$1.09
  • 1st Purchase Offer$2.29
  • Remove Ads$3.49
Show 4 more
  • Hints Pack M$4.49
  • Special Offer$4.49
  • 30-day Pass$6.99
  • Hints Pack L$9.99

Questions

Is Word Horizons free?
Word Horizons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crossword Pro free?
Crossword Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Horizons or Crossword Pro?
Crossword Pro is rated higher. Word Horizons averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Crossword Pro averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Word Horizons or Crossword Pro have ads?
Both Word Horizons and Crossword Pro show ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Horizons or Crossword Pro?
Word Horizons ships an update every 10 days, and Crossword Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Word Horizons was updated on September 21, 2026 and Crossword Pro on August 1, 2026.

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