# Crosswarped vs Association Master

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Association Master at 13K against Crosswarped's 1. Crosswarped's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crosswarped sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Association Master sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crosswarped holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Association Master has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Crosswarped ships an update every 5 days, Association Master fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crosswarped | Association Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswarped/id6447790230/reviews)** | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/association-master-word-game/id6742409587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 414 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eyas Alsharaiha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656859663) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Crosswarped

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswarped/id6447790230)

Enjoy the satisfying challenge of solving American-style crosswords with varying sizes and difficulty levels. Explore general-themed puzzle packs or dive into niche topics with optional in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Asymmetric puzzle design, Multiple sizes and difficulty levels, Hundreds of general-themed packs, Niche themed puzzle packs, In-app purchases for content, Ad-supported gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Ad-Free | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Checks & Reveals | $3.99 | per month |
| +15 Checks | $1.99 | one-time |
| +15 Reveals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Computer Science Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Association Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/association-master-word-game/id6742409587)

This game challenges you to find connections between sets of four words or items. Progress through increasingly complex puzzles to build your vocabulary and sharpen your mind. Enjoy a relaxing, low-stress experience with no timers.

**Highlights:** Uncover sets of associated words/items, Categories from bullfighting to tree parts, Increasing puzzle complexity, Jumbled word lists to categorize, Hints and help available, No timer for relaxed play

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Coins Offer Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Finish Topic 10 Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Finish Topic 10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10+10 Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Topic Hint 20 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Topic Hint 10 + Words Hint 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3500 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 20+20 Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Topic Hint 20 + Words Hint 20 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Finish Topic 50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Words Hint 50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great word puzzle game
- 👍 Loving the game
- 👍 Very good educational game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🙄 No free hints
- 🙄 Repeats the same words a lot

**Reported bugs**

- Game goes to a different language chapter after completing a chapter
- Purchased hints not delivered

**Requested features**

- Allow users to see the category of the final tiles
- Give help bonuses at level completions, bonus rounds, and daily claims


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crosswarped free?

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

### Is Association Master free?

Association Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crosswarped or Association Master?

Crosswarped is rated higher. Crosswarped averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Association Master averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Crosswarped or Association Master have ads?

Both Crosswarped and Association Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crosswarped or Association Master?

Crosswarped ships an update every 5 days, and Association Master fortnightly. Most recently, Crosswarped was updated on October 18, 2026 and Association Master on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*