Comparison

CrossAbout vs WordCircuits

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

WordCircuits

A logic-based word puzzle game that challenges players to deduce a hidden word using clues and reasoning. It offers a unique, brain-burning experience with carefully designed puzzles that reward deduction over guessing. Enjoy satisfying gameplay that adapts to your play style, from quick mental warm-ups to deep focus sessions.

Highlights
  • Logic-based word puzzles
  • Deduction and reasoning gameplay
  • Multiple difficulty tiers
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
  • No repeated clue patterns
  • Rewarding gameplay
Features
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WordCircuits A logic-first word puzzle for people who actually like to think. WordCircuits is a fresh take on word games. Instead of guessing blindly, you deduce the answer using logic, structure, and smart clues. Every puzzle is a circuit of connections where each choice reveals more of the circuit. No spammy mechanics. No recycled trivia. Just satisfying, brain-burning puzzles. How It Works • Each puzzle hides a single word • A main clue gives you the starting signal • A deeper context clue sharpens your thinking • Use logic, deduction, and word knowledge to solve • Difficulty ramps from approachable to truly challenging This is not a typing race or a daily gimmick. It’s a puzzle you solve. Built for Puzzle Fans • Carefully designed logic-based word puzzles • Multiple difficulty tiers, from casual to expert • Clean, distraction-free interface • No repeated clue patterns • Designed to reward reasoning, not guessing If you enjoy crosswords, logic grids, deduction puzzles, or smart word games, WordCircuits will feel instantly familiar and refreshingly different. Why Players Love WordCircuits • Every puzzle feels fair • Solutions feel earned • No filler content • Short sessions or deep focus, your choice Whether you want a quick mental warm-up or a serious brain workout, WordCircuits adapts to how you play. Download WordCircuits Challenge your brain with a word puzzle that respects your intelligence.

Screenshots

CrossAbout4 screens
WordCircuits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CrossAbout at none against WordCircuits's shown. CrossAbout also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 and WordCircuits sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CrossAbout versus WordCircuits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossAboutWordCircuits
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCinq-Mars MediaNeon Media LLC (TN)

Customer experience

CrossAbout

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WordCircuits

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CrossAbout

One-time3
  • 30 Stars$1.99
  • 100 Stars$4.99
  • 300 Stars$8.99
5 purchases

WordCircuits

One-time5
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$2.99
  • Large Coin Pack$5.99
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  • Mega Coin Pack$9.99
  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99

Questions

Is CrossAbout free?
CrossAbout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WordCircuits free?
WordCircuits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CrossAbout or WordCircuits?
CrossAbout and WordCircuits are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do CrossAbout or WordCircuits have ads?
WordCircuits shows ads; CrossAbout does not.

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