Comparison

Arrow Crosswords vs Hidden Magic

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

Head to head
About

Arrow Crosswords

A strategic, turn-based crossword game for two players. It features visual clues and a unique Scandinavian-inspired design where clues are placed directly in the squares. Players compete to outscore each other by strategically placing letter tiles and forming words.

Highlights
  • Two-player competitive gameplay
  • Visual clues and pictoral hints
  • Turn-based strategic tile placement
  • Bonus points for word formation and special tiles
  • Play against friends, random opponents, or AI
Features
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Arrow Crosswords introduces an innovative twist to traditional crossword games, designed for two players to enjoy together. This game includes visual clues for an added layer of enjoyment! :) Arrow Crosswords is a competitive, turn-based puzzle where players team up to solve the crossword, aiming to outscore each other. This game reinvents the classic crossword format, inspired by Scandinavian design, featuring clues placed directly in the squares, including some pictoral hints. - At the beginning of each turn, each player receives 5 letters and has 60 seconds to strategically place these tiles on the board. - Points are awarded for accurately placing letters, forming complete words, using all five letters in a turn, and securing special bonus points tiles. - Consideration is key when deciding to use specific letters—sometimes, it might be wise to hold onto a pivotal letter for future moves! Arrow Crosswords is a fresh take on word games, sure to appeal to crossword aficionados, Scrabble enthusiasts, and Words with Friends veterans alike, offering a novel and engaging gameplay experience. Challenge friends, match with random opponents, or play against Arrow Crosswords' congenial virtual instructor, Sophie, for spontaneous gameplay. Privacy Policy: https://www.funcraft.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.funcraft.com/terms-of-use

About

Hidden Magic

Transform theme park visits into engaging adventures with a detective game that turns waiting times into opportunities for discovery. Explore parks for hidden icons and unique theming, earning points and competing with friends.

Highlights
  • Hidden Mickey detective game
  • Theming pin scavenger hunts
  • In-queue beacon challenges
  • Villains League leaderboards
  • Points and ranking system
  • Multi-park support
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There’s more magic hiding in plain sight. Hidden Magic is a theme park companion built for Disney fans who want to notice more, play together, and remember the magic. Discover hidden details others walk right past. Turn wait time into play time with interactive challenges. And save the photos, places, and stories behind the Moments you never want to forget. DISCOVER Look closer. Follow location-based clues to find Hidden Mickeys, Easter Eggs, overlooked design details, and other surprises hiding in plain sight. PLAY Turn wait time into play time. Take on Queue Quests, solve Five Clue Challenges, earn points, climb the ranks, and compete with friends and family. Whether you’re waiting for your next attraction or relaxing back at the hotel, Hidden Magic gives you something fun to do while keeping you in the story. REMEMBER Keep more than the photo. Save the place, pictures, date, and story behind the Moments that matter most. Build your private Story Timeline and revisit the memories you never want to forget. MAKE THE MAGIC YOURS • Find Hidden Mickeys, Easter Eggs, and overlooked details • Turn attraction queues into interactive Queue Quests • Solve Five Clue Challenges • Earn points, achievements, and bragging rights • Create private competitions with friends and family • Capture meaningful Moments with photos and stories • Build a private Story Timeline you can revisit anytime At the parks, back at the hotel, on a cruise, or at home, Hidden Magic gives Disney fans new ways to discover, play, and remember. Built by Disney fans, for Disney fans. Notice more. Play together. Remember the magic. === Hidden Magic and its branding are not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or otherwise officially connected with The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Enterprises, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. All Disney parks, attractions, lands, shows, event names, and related properties are trademarks of The Walt Disney Company. The official Disney website is available at www.disney.com.

Screenshots

Arrow Crosswords4 screens
Hidden Magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Magic at none against Arrow Crosswords's shown. Hidden Magic also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Arrow Crosswords's advantage is review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Arrow Crosswords sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Magic sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrow Crosswords ships an update every 3 weeks, Hidden Magic weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Arrow Crosswords versus Hidden Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrow CrosswordsHidden Magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#115 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunCraft, IncHoop-Dee-Doo Ltd

Customer experience

Arrow Crosswords

All ratings4,960 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews226 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral19.5%
Negative56.2%

Hidden Magic

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Arrow Crosswords

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress lost after crashes
  • Incorrect scoring and word acceptance issues
  • Ads causing the game to close unexpectedly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to pay for an ad-free experience permanently
  • Larger text for clues
  • Improved grammar usage and instructions for game mechanics

Hidden Magic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Arrow Crosswords

One-time17
  • A Few Coins$0.99
  • Holiday Bundle$1.99
  • Arrow Crosswords Bundle$1.99
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  • Arrow Crosswords Bundle$2.99
  • A Few Coins$2.99
  • An exclusive Tile Style!$2.99
  • A Few Coins$3.99
  • Welcome Bundle2 variants$4.99
  • A Pile of Coins$4.99
  • Arrow Crosswords Bundle$7.99
  • Sweet Bundle$9.99
  • A Bag of Coins$9.99
  • An exclusive Tile Style!$9.99
  • Reward Pass$9.99
  • A Jar of Coins$19.99
  • Holiday Bundle$19.99
  • An exclusive Tile Style!$24.99
8 purchases

Hidden Magic

Subscriptions4
  • Home subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Disneyland Paris$5.991 Month
  • Universal Orlando$9.991 Month
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  • Disney World$12.991 Month
One-time4
  • Three Flashes$0.99
  • Three Beacons$2.99
  • Ten Flashes$2.99
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  • Ten Beacons$4.99

Questions

Is Arrow Crosswords free?
Arrow Crosswords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Magic free?
Hidden Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arrow Crosswords or Hidden Magic have ads?
Arrow Crosswords shows ads; Hidden Magic does not.
Which is updated more often, Arrow Crosswords or Hidden Magic?
Arrow Crosswords ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hidden Magic weekly. Most recently, Arrow Crosswords was updated on September 30, 2026 and Hidden Magic on September 18, 2026.

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