Comparison

Pictogram vs Cross Spin

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

Head to head
About

Pictogram

Engage your mind with unique visual puzzles that reveal hidden idioms and phrases. Explore new gameplay modes like Fog Mode and Icon Mode for a fresh decoding experience. This app offers a fun way to boost vocabulary and visual reasoning for all ages.

Highlights
  • Picture-based idiom puzzles
  • Fog Mode for gradual image reveal
  • Icon Mode for symbol decoding
  • Night Mode and Large Text options
  • Logic, language, and lateral thinking challenges
Features
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Picture Puzzles with a Twist – Now Featuring Fog Mode, Icon Codes & More! Pictogram takes visual wordplay to the next level! Discover hidden idioms, phrases, and clever stories—all revealed through picture-based puzzles that challenge how you think. New ways to play: Fog Mode: Solve puzzles to gradually uncover a hidden image. Icon Mode: Match visual symbols to letters in a whole new decoding experience. Night Mode & Large Text: Play comfortably, anytime, your way. Every level is a mix of logic, language, and lateral thinking. It's designed to train your brain while keeping things fun and visually engaging. Why you'll love it: Smart, satisfying puzzles based on real idioms and concepts Boosts vocabulary and visual reasoning Great for kids, adults, and ESL learners Endless puzzles, quick sessions or deep dives How it works: Look at the image. Decode the meaning. Spell the phrase. Advance to the next challenge. Whether you're looking for a fun brain boost, a relaxing puzzle moment, or a clever way to learn through play—Pictogram delivers. Download now and see what every picture is really saying.

About

Cross Spin

Engage your mind with quick, bite-sized crosswords. Spin the board to discover new word combinations and race against the clock to solve puzzles. Enjoy progressive levels and unique themes for endless wordplay fun.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized mini crosswords
  • Spin the board for solutions
  • Timed puzzle challenges
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Unique themed categories
  • New puzzles added consistently
Features
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Dive into the world of wordplay with Cross Spin, the ultimate app for word puzzle lovers! Test your knowledge and sharpen your mind by solving bite-sized crosswords designed to deliver quick, rewarding fun. Spin the board to find solutions, but don’t think too long or time will run out! Each level brings a new challenge, featuring creative gameplay and engaging categories that will keep you coming back for more. Key Features: Bite-Sized Fun: Solve quick and clever mini crosswords perfect for your coffee break or commute. Spin to Win: Find new word combinations and solutions with each spin of the board. Beat the Buzzer: Race to finish each puzzle before the time runs out. Progressive Levels: Start easy and advance through increasingly challenging puzzles. Unique Themes: Enjoy a variety of categories, from geography and linguistics to music and science. New Puzzles: Continue the fun with new puzzles and categories added consistently. Whether you're a crossword expert or just getting started, Cross Spin is the perfect way to relax, learn, and have fun with words. Download now and start spinning!

Screenshots

Pictogram4 screens
Cross Spin4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pictogram and Cross Spin both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Cross Spin's written reviews are positive against 47% of Pictogram's. Cross Spin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pictogram's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 15). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pictogram sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Cross Spin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cross Spin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pictogram has 2.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Pictogram's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cross Spin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pictogram ships an update weekly, Cross Spin every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pictogram versus Cross Spin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPictogramCross Spin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.7K ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K — better15
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size535 MB88 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFunFusion LimitedJoPat Games, LLC

Customer experience

Pictogram

All ratings2,739 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.1%

Cross Spin

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pictogram

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads causing errors during gameplay
  • Inconsistent puzzle and picture matching

Requested features

2 requests
  • Check puzzle and picture matching
  • Reduce ad frequency

Cross Spin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Pictogram

One-time19
  • HANDFUL OF COINS$0.99
  • STARTER PACK$1.99
  • TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG3 variants$2.99
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  • PIGGYBANK TREASURE$2.99
  • PILE OF COINS$2.99
  • 20 Hints$2.99
  • Remove ads$4.99
  • SIGHTSEER SET$5.99
  • NO ADS$5.99
  • 50 Hints$5.99
  • TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG$6.99
  • SATCHEL FULL OF COINS$9.99
  • NO ADS BUNDLE$9.99
  • 5000 Coins$9.99
  • TOURIST SET$12.99
  • TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG$14.99
  • BACKPACK FULL OF COINS$19.99
  • BACKPACKER SET$24.99
  • CARRY-ON FULL OF COINS$79.99
None

Cross Spin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pictogram free?
Pictogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cross Spin free?
Cross Spin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pictogram or Cross Spin?
Cross Spin is rated higher. Pictogram averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Cross Spin averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Pictogram or Cross Spin have ads?
Both Pictogram and Cross Spin show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pictogram or Cross Spin?
Pictogram ships an update weekly, and Cross Spin every 12 months. Most recently, Pictogram was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cross Spin on October 18, 2026.

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