CrossAbout vs Word Scramble
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!
Word Scramble
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Unscramble letters, build your vocabulary, and keep your mind sharp with Word Scramble — a relaxing word puzzle game packed with variety. Whether you have a few minutes or want a longer session, Word Scramble brings together classic letter puzzles and modern word challenges in one polished app. Tap letters into place, solve words, earn coins, and climb through a rewarding campaign designed for both casual players and word lovers. WHAT YOU CAN PLAY • Word Scramble Campaign — unscramble jumbled letters level by level, earn coins, gain XP, and advance through an expanding challenge. • Daily Scramble — fresh words every day with bonus rewards. • Speed Round — race the clock and solve as many words as you can. • Word Search — find hidden words in a letter grid. • Anagram Finder — build as many real words as you can from the given letters. • Hangman — guess the word letter by letter with six chances. • Definition Quiz — read a definition and choose the correct word. • Daily 5-Letter Puzzle — one new word each day in six tries, with color feedback after every guess. SPECIAL CHALLENGES Campaign levels introduce twists that keep gameplay fresh, including frozen tiles, shuffle storms, locked letters, invisible slots, and chain puzzles. Combo streaks, hints, and bonus coins add extra depth without overwhelming new players. PROGRESS AT YOUR OWN PACE Choose Easy for shorter, simpler words suited to younger players and beginners, or Hard for the full challenge with longer words and tougher difficulty bands. Track your stats, complete daily and weekly missions, unlock badges, browse your word collection across 15+ categories, and compare scores on leaderboards. MAKE IT YOURS Earn coins as you play and unlock visual themes to personalize your experience. Sound effects can be toggled on or off in Settings. FREE TO PLAY Word Scramble is free to download and play. Optional ads may appear on menus and after some completed levels. Rewarded ads are available only when you choose to watch them, such as for optional hints. No account is required to start playing. PRIVACY Word Scramble does not require your name, email, or phone number to play. Progress is saved on your device. Optional cloud features, analytics, and crash reporting may be used to improve stability and gameplay. Full details are available in the in-app Privacy Policy. Download Word Scramble today and discover your new favorite way to play with words.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Scramble 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
Both are free to download. CrossAbout sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Word Scramble asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CrossAbout | Word Scramble |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cinq-Mars Media | VENUSAPPS PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
CrossAbout
- 30 Stars$1.99
- 100 Stars$4.99
- 300 Stars$8.99
Word Scramble
No in-app purchases









