Crossword Scanner vs Block Puzzle Solver for Blast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crossword Scanner
Capture crosswords from physical media or digital screenshots and solve them on your device. Features a live preview for accurate scanning and an intuitive interface for inputting answers.
- Scan crosswords with live preview
- Import from device gallery
- Solve scanned crosswords on device
- Tap to edit horizontally/vertically
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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Scan and solve crosswords from newspapers, magazines and the likes directly on your iPhone or iPad! * Scan * Use the amazing 4K live preview to capture accurate representations of your crosswords from magazines or newspapers. Import directly from the device gallery to use screenshots from your digital subscriptions. Always make sure you only scan crosswords you either own or are allowed to copy. * Solve * Once you have scanned your crossword, it is available for solving on your device. Tap a character spot once to edit horizontally; once more on the same spot to edit vertically.
Block Puzzle Solver for Blast
This app assists players in block puzzle games by offering solutions and guidance. It helps overcome difficult levels and learn new strategies, making puzzle-solving more enjoyable for all skill levels.
- Manual puzzle solving assistance
- Screenshot puzzle analysis
- Optimal solution path guidance
- Learn new puzzle strategies
- Suitable for all skill levels
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Block Puzzle Solver makes puzzle games easier and more fun! Get help when you're stuck and learn new ways to solve puzzles. Your helpful friend for all block puzzle games! Core Features: Manual Mode: Get instant guidance to overcome difficult levels. Our intelligent system analyzes each situation and provides the optimal solution path. Screenshot Mode: Just take a picture of your puzzle, and the app will guide you with smart tips to solve it. Make your puzzle games easier with Block Puzzle Solver. Perfect for all skill levels - from beginners to experts! Download now and solve puzzles with confidence! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_t8WI7hUD9uvXYSJeXiN8gtP-7HacW_tA09bX2EAo7o Term of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15wuOgxtu_LttAU8QBewmn6xRfx57UpT29b07dgB2i0M
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Puzzle Solver for Blast at 77% against Crossword Scanner's 33%. Block Puzzle Solver for Blast also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Crossword Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Block Puzzle Solver for Blast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Block Puzzle Solver for Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Puzzle Solver for Blast has 4.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Crossword Scanner's written reviews are positive against 77% of Block Puzzle Solver for Blast's.
Crossword Scanner ships an update every 9 days, Block Puzzle Solver for Blast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crossword Scanner | Block Puzzle Solver for Blast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (4.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 77.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Havnør | Meta Innovation |
Customer experience
Crossword Scanner
Block Puzzle Solver for Blast
Bugs and requests
Crossword Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Block Puzzle Solver for Blast
Reported bugs
3 issues- Screenshot function not working properly
- App crashing or freezing in certain situations
- Incorrect block placements or removal of blocks
Requested features
3 requests- Overlay mode to automatically solve puzzles without switching apps
- Ability to continue from the last board state instead of starting over
- Reduction in ads or in-app purchases
In-app purchases
Crossword Scanner
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Quarterly$4.993 Months
- Yearly$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
- Enable sharing$39.99
Block Puzzle Solver for Blast
- Lifetime$3.99
Questions
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