Comparison

CrossAbout vs Bus Flow

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

Head to head
About

CrossAbout

Build unique crossword puzzles by solving clues with multiple answers. Arrange words around challenges, earn stars, and unlock new content. A daily free puzzle keeps the wordplay fresh.

Highlights
  • Build puzzles in reverse
  • Clues with multiple answers
  • Earn stars for solving
  • Unlock themed packs
  • Daily free puzzle
  • Challenging grid layouts
Features
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CrossAbout is an indie puzzle game where players build their own crossword puzzles in reverse using clues with multiple answers.  Given a set of crossword clues with multiple correct answers, players craft different layouts and combinations of words that satisfy the puzzle. Earn stars by solving levels and by finding combinations with the most or fewest squares filled. A new, free puzzle is featured daily, while creatively-themed packs and monthly archives are unlocked using stars you earn along the way. Some puzzles involve higher challenges such as blocked or prefilled squares. Arrange answers around the blocks in a traditional crossword format. Correlate words which use the prefilled letters. Move or rotate your answers, and spend stars to get hints. Choose from an assortment of CrossAbout packs from simple to sudoku-style to difficult single solutions. Purchase stars in-game by donating to our non-profit, Cinq-Mars Media, a 501(c)(3) organization. Sales support our mission of developing educational games and technology. CrossAbout was developed by the creator of the award-winning puzzle games Synonymy, Anagraphs, and The Devil's Calculator. Dedicated to and inspired by Will Shortz, NYT Crossword Editor. Whether you are a crossword lover or a casual gamer, CrossAbout creates wordplay enjoyment. Have fun creating grids, and see how flexible your mind can be!

About

Bus Flow

Features
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Send cubes, match, and win! Enjoy vibrant and engaging visuals that bring the tiny characters to life! Each level presents a unique puzzle that tests your wits and strategic thinking. Match three or more of the same characters to make them disappear and earn points! Start your match-3 adventure now and see how far you can go!

Screenshots

CrossAbout4 screens
Bus Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bus Flow at none against CrossAbout's 3. CrossAbout's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. CrossAbout sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bus Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CrossAbout versus Bus Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossAboutBus Flow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequency—Every 13 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCinq-Mars MediaRUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CrossAbout

One-time3
  • 30 Stars$1.99
  • 100 Stars$4.99
  • 300 Stars$8.99
None

Bus Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrossAbout free?
CrossAbout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bus Flow free?
Bus Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrossAbout or Bus Flow have ads?
Bus Flow shows ads; CrossAbout does not.

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