# CrossAbout vs tap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tap at none against CrossAbout's 3. CrossAbout's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CrossAbout sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CrossAbout against 5.0 for tap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrossAbout | tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossabout/id6474667192/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-word/id6737301776/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cinq-Mars Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/924648806) | [OffWorld Level LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775837706) |

## What reviewers say

### CrossAbout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossabout/id6474667192)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Stars | $8.99 | one-time |


### tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-word/id6737301776)

This word game challenges your vocabulary and speed. Progress through levels by forming valid Scrabble words with available letter tiles. Choose from multiple game modes, each with unique time or tap limitations.

**Highlights:** Form valid Scrabble words, Progress through increasing levels, Four distinct game modes, Time-limited challenges, Tap-limited challenges, Randomized letter tiles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrossAbout free?

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

### Is tap free?

tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CrossAbout or tap?

CrossAbout and tap are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do CrossAbout or tap have ads?

Neither CrossAbout nor tap shows ads.

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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.*