Comparison

Crozzle vs Word MindSort

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Crozzle

Engage in a competitive word puzzle game that elevates the classic crossword experience. Strategize to outscore opponents by strategically placing letters, completing words, and utilizing bonus squares. Enjoy daily brain training with a variety of clues and unlockable content.

Highlights
  • 1-on-1 crossword matches
  • Strategic letter placement
  • Bonus square scoring
  • Picture and word clues
  • Letter swapping
  • Game-boosting boosters
  • Daily events and leaderboards
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Upgrade your daily brain training, crossword style! Play the word puzzle game that bumps the classic daily crossword puzzle up to a new level of word fun with strategy, competition and tons of surprises. Play is the new way to crossword! Feel smarter after every play as you solve clever clues and rack up points word by word. And don’t forget to relax between daily brain workouts! Crozzle is the daily crossword puzzle you know and love, only better. Crossword + game = way more fun! We’ve gamified the classic daily crossword puzzle, so going that extra mile making words in your daily brain workout is a game, not a chore. Each game is a puzzle you solve against an opponent! Take turns adding all the letters you can until the puzzle is solved. Crossword skills are a must, but you’ll also need strategy to win. Brain boosting fun right?! Here’s how the game works: How to Play • Play a 1-on-1 crossword match versus an opponent • Add as many of your letters as you can to the puzzle, then it’s your opponent’s turn • Earn points for correctly placed letters • Earn more points for completed words • Earn even more points for placing letters on bonus squares! • Once all the words in a puzzle are solved, the player with the most points wins! Pretty simple eh? Here’s some fun, brain busting twists! Fun Features • Fun picture clues + clever brain-training word clues • Multiply points by placing letters in words on bonus squares • Swap out letters you don’t want to play for new ones! (costs gems) • Gain advantage with boosters like wild tile, double bonus, more letters (cost gems) • Unlock hidden clues for words in fun daily Events! Strategy sets Crozzle apart from other crosswords. The more words you play, the better your word puzzle skills and the better you’ll get at outscoring opponents. The fun doesn’t stop there. You don’t have to leave the game to relax and give your brain a break between daily crossword workouts! Open the Crozzle Map to visit dreamy destinations! Whether it’s beautiful city parks, cafes and museums, tropical island getaways or fun mountain adventures, the Crozzle Map has you covered. There’s a million reasons for crossword lovers to play this unique new word puzzle game. If you’re a wiz with words, curious about crosswords and love brain training word games, here’s some more reasons to play! Why You’ll Love Crozzle • Thousands of quick, solvable puzzles • Play words at your own pace, no timer! • Challenge hard opponents • Earn coins and gems with wins and frequent play • Get game-boosting goodies in the shop • Climb event leaderboards Brain train with the best and scratch your daily crossword itch with the smartest word puzzle game around. Stay sharp the fun way with Crozzle. Next level crossword fun!

About

Word MindSort

This app blends classic solitaire card mechanics with engaging word puzzles. Match words by meaning, sort them into categories, and test your vocabulary and logic in a relaxing yet challenging experience.

Highlights
  • Word puzzles mixed with solitaire logic
  • Match words by meaning
  • Sort words into categories
  • Unique Joker mechanics
  • No time limits
  • Handcrafted levels
Features
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Word MindSort brings a fresh twist to the classic solitaire experience — combining familiar card mechanics with clever word puzzles. Match words by meaning, sort them into the right categories, and sharpen your mind with every move! Test your vocabulary, logic, and strategy in this relaxing yet challenging word card adventure. Each level is handcrafted to challenge your thinking while keeping gameplay smooth and satisfying. Game Highlights - A creative mix of word puzzles and solitaire logic - Unique Joker mechanics that add flexibility and surprise - No time limits — play, relax, and enjoy at your own pace - Perfect for fans of word games, card puzzles, and brain teasers Analyze the board, plan your moves, and complete every word set before you run out of moves. Start your journey with Word MindSort: Solitaire today — where sorting words feels as clever as playing cards!

Screenshots

Crozzle4 screens
Word MindSort4 screens

Verdict

The call

Crozzle and Word MindSort are too close to call on the numbers: across 11 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Crozzle sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Word MindSort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crozzle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.8K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Crozzle's written reviews are positive against 23% of Word MindSort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crozzle ships an update every 10 days, Word MindSort weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Crozzle versus Word MindSort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrozzleWord MindSort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.8K ratings) — better4.6 (8.5K ratings)
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews — better23.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7.8K8.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#99#89 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB165 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMAG InteractiveTeewee Games

Customer experience

Crozzle

All ratings7,808 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral24.2%
Negative45.7%

Word MindSort

All ratings8,350 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral16.2%
Negative60.5%

Bugs and requests

Crozzle

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Word MindSort

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Crozzle

One-time18
  • Special Offer$0.49
  • 30 Days Ad Free2 variants$1.99
  • Small Gem Pack$1.99
Show 15 more
  • Special Offer$2.49
  • Small Offer$2.99
  • Medium Offer$3.99
  • Catch Of The Day$4.99
  • Tourist Bundle$5.99
  • Large Offer$6.99
  • Medium Gem Pack$7.99
  • Wheel Deal$9.99
  • Deluxe Offer$9.99
  • Large Gem Pack$14.99
  • Sky High Special$19.99
  • Supreme Offer$19.99
  • Deluxe Gem Pack$29.99
  • Supreme Gem Pack$54.99
  • Ultimate Gem Pack$99.99
10 purchases

Word MindSort

One-time10
  • Nova Value Items$1.99
  • Start Value Items$2.99
  • Special Value Items$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Classic Value Items$14.99
  • Exclusive Value Items$19.99
  • Advanced Value Items$29.99
  • Superior Value Items$54.99
  • Master Value Items$99.99

Questions

Is Crozzle free?
Crozzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word MindSort free?
Word MindSort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crozzle or Word MindSort?
Crozzle is rated higher. Crozzle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Word MindSort averages 4.6 from 8.5K ratings.
Do Crozzle or Word MindSort have ads?
Both Crozzle and Word MindSort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crozzle or Word MindSort?
Crozzle ships an update every 10 days, and Word MindSort weekly. Most recently, Crozzle was updated on October 30, 2026 and Word MindSort on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Crozzle or Word MindSort?
Crozzle currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Word MindSort at #89. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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