# CrossAbout vs Letterlike

The clearest difference is price: CrossAbout at Free against Letterlike's $4.99. CrossAbout also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Letterlike's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (122 vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

CrossAbout is free to download; Letterlike costs $4.99 up front. CrossAbout sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Letterlike asks for nothing beyond the download.

CrossAbout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Letterlike has 122 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CrossAbout's written reviews are positive against 89% of Letterlike's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrossAbout | Letterlike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossabout/id6474667192/reviews)** | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 89.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 26 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cinq-Mars Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/924648806) | [Ronald Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752023445) |

## 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

**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 |


### Letterlike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Embark on a solo roguelike word adventure with procedurally generated challenges. Create words to score points, unlock upgrades, and conquer bosses. Enjoy endless replayability with New Game Plus and offline play.

**Highlights:** Roguelike word gameplay, Procedurally generated runs, Word creation for points, Progressive gem upgrades, Offline play, New Game Plus mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Clever combination of Scrabble and roguelike
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding progression system
- 💎 Satisfying upgrade and customization options
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for short bursts or long sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional difficulty spikes and unbalanced runs
- 🗣️ Annoying AI opponent trash talk
- 💰 Diamonds could be more reasonably priced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent letter distribution

**Requested features**

- Save progress and resume games
- Leaderboards and social features
- More visual customization options
- In-game dictionary or word definitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrossAbout free?

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

### Is Letterlike free?

Letterlike costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

CrossAbout is rated higher. CrossAbout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Letterlike averages 4.7 from 122 ratings.

### Do CrossAbout or Letterlike have ads?

Neither CrossAbout nor Letterlike 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.*