# Crozzle vs HashTag

The clearest difference is ads: HashTag at none against Crozzle's shown. Crozzle's advantage is ratings volume (8K vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crozzle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and HashTag sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HashTag holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crozzle has 8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Crozzle ships an update every 10 days, HashTag every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crozzle | HashTag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crozzle-crossword-puzzles/id6474729809/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashtag-words/id6747777906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 348 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAG Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/307343213) | [Gilbert Gonsalves](https://appshunter.io/developer/492123194) |

## What reviewers say

### Crozzle

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

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Word, #145 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a competitive twist on classic crosswords. Solve clues, strategically place letters, and outscore opponents to win. Offers a fun, brain-training experience with unique challenges and a relaxing map feature.

**Highlights:** 1-on-1 crossword matches, Strategic letter placement, Bonus square scoring, Picture and word clues, Letter swapping, Game-boosting boosters, Daily events with hidden clues

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.49 | one-time |
| 30 Days Ad Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Catch Of The Day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Gem Pack | $29.99 | 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


### HashTag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashtag-words/id6747777906)

Unscramble four 5-letter words into a hashtag shape within 15 attempts. This word puzzle offers a fun and challenging experience for players.

**Highlights:** Unscramble 5-letter words, Hashtag shape puzzle, 15 chances per puzzle, Challenging gameplay, Fun word game

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hash Tag Game - Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crozzle free?

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

### Is HashTag free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crozzle or HashTag?

HashTag is rated higher. Crozzle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while HashTag averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Crozzle or HashTag have ads?

Crozzle shows ads; HashTag does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crozzle or HashTag?

Crozzle ships an update every 10 days, and HashTag every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crozzle was updated on November 13, 2026 and HashTag on November 5, 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.*