CrossAbout vs LetterPath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Build puzzles in reverse
- Clues with multiple answers
- Earn stars for solving
- Unlock themed packs
- Daily free puzzle
- Challenging grid layouts
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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!
LetterPath
This word puzzle game challenges you to trace paths through connected letters to form words and uncover hidden elements on the board. It offers a calm, focused experience with handcrafted puzzles that adapt to your pace, rewarding attention without pressure.
- Trace words through connected letter paths
- Handcrafted peg-board puzzles
- Minimal, tactile gameplay
- Discover hidden words
- Track progress and playtime
- Game Center achievements
- Accessibility features
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LetterPath is a word puzzle game built around touch. Instead of tapping tiles or typing guesses, you trace paths through connected letters to form words and uncover everything hidden on the board. You can connect three or more letters in any direction, but you can’t skip over or reuse letters within the same path. Each level is a compact peg-board puzzle with its own shape, rhythm, and word set, designed to feel intuitive from the first swipe. Start simple with smaller boards, then work your way into larger and more challenging layouts. Some levels ask you to find every word. Others let you clear the board by finding the minimum needed to advance, while rewarding full completion if you want the extra challenge. As you play, patterns begin to emerge. You’ll start spotting longer paths, chaining words together, and seeing solutions before you trace them. It’s a calm, focused experience that rewards attention without pressure. What makes LetterPath different: • Trace words through connected letter paths • Handcrafted 2×2, 3×3, and 4×4 peg-board puzzles • Minimal, tactile gameplay with satisfying audio and motion • Discover hidden words and unexpected path combinations • Track total words found, completion, and playtime • Game Center achievements and progress tracking • Replay levels anytime to improve your score • Built with accessibility in mind: Dark Mode, Larger Text, VoiceOver, and Reduced Motion Whether you have a minute or want to settle in for a longer session, LetterPath adapts to your pace. There are no timers pushing you forward, just the quiet satisfaction of finding the next path. Can you find every hidden word? Follow the path. Find the words.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CrossAbout at 11.0 against LetterPath's 17.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. CrossAbout sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and LetterPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CrossAbout against 5.0 for LetterPath. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | CrossAbout | LetterPath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cinq-Mars Media | Torched Media |
Customer experience
CrossAbout
LetterPath
In-app purchases
CrossAbout
- 30 Stars$1.99
- 100 Stars$4.99
- 300 Stars$8.99
LetterPath
- Unlock All Levels$4.99









