# Crozzle vs Cube Busters

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Busters at none against Crozzle's shown. Cube Busters also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 30%). Crozzle's advantage is chart position (#128 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crozzle sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Busters sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Crozzle against 4.8 for Cube Busters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.8K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Crozzle's written reviews are positive against 51% of Cube Busters's.

Crozzle ships an update every 10 days, Cube Busters weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crozzle | Cube Busters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crozzle-crossword-puzzles/id6474729809/reviews)** | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-busters/id6737197130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **50.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 333 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAG Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/307343213) | [Spyke Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556254491) |

## What reviewers say

### Crozzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crozzle-crossword-puzzles/id6474729809)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Free · Word, #136 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a competitive twist on classic daily crosswords. Solve word puzzles against opponents, strategically placing letters to earn points and outscore them. Enjoy brain-training fun with unique clues and bonus opportunities.

**Highlights:** 1-on-1 crossword matches, Strategic letter placement, Point-based scoring system, Bonus squares for extra points, Picture and word clues, In-game boosters and swaps, Daily events and leaderboards

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.49 | one-time |
| 30 Days Ad Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.49 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Catch Of The Day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tourist Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Wheel Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sky High Special | $19.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Gem Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Gem Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Gem Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and creative game concept
- 💡 Interesting take on crossword puzzles
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unfair advantage given to opponents
- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and freezes
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzles and lack of new content

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck in a loop, unable to progress
- Earned rewards and power-ups not credited properly

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Implement progress saving and cloud sync
- Allow multiplayer against friends
- Provide more levels and new puzzle types


### Cube Busters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-busters/id6737197130)

Engage in a classic block puzzle experience with a charming twist. Place colorful cubes to clear rows and columns while a friendly character offers encouragement. Enjoy daily challenges, social competition, and offline play.

**Highlights:** Animated characters with personality, Clan and ranking system, Offline play supported, Daily challenges, Live events and rewards, Row and column clearing

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cube Busters 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 14 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 40 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 80 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Relaxing and makes you think
- 👍 Improved version of Tetris

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Manipulative coin system
- 💰 Too many coins required for second chances
- 💰 Game seems designed to push in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Falsely indicates being out of moves
- Requires payment to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- Leaderboards and player stats
- Infinite levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crozzle free?

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

### Is Cube Busters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crozzle or Cube Busters?

Crozzle is rated higher. Crozzle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Cube Busters averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do Crozzle or Cube Busters have ads?

Crozzle shows ads; Cube Busters does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crozzle or Cube Busters?

Crozzle ships an update every 10 days, and Cube Busters weekly. Most recently, Crozzle was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cube Busters on October 28, 2026.

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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.*