# puzzling.com vs Cross Clues

The clearest difference is rating: Cross Clues at 4.9 against puzzling.com's 4.5. Cross Clues also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (531 vs 38). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. puzzling.com sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Cross Clues sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cross Clues holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Clues has 531 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of puzzling.com's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cross Clues's.

puzzling.com ships an update every 2 months, Cross Clues weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | puzzling.com | Cross Clues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlingcom/id6608977589/reviews) | **[4.9 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-clues/id6789084785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **531** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 361 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) | [LE TECH CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742170855) |

## What reviewers say

### puzzling.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlingcom/id6608977589)

Engage your mind daily with a variety of classic puzzles like Crosswords and Sudoku. Access thousands of puzzles and an ad-free experience with a VIP subscription. Track your progress and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Daily new puzzles, Classic puzzle variety, Thousands of puzzles with subscription, Ad-free VIP experience, Progress tracking and rewards, Smart search filters, Help and tutorial videos

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 12 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 12 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### Cross Clues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-clues/id6789084785)

Engage your mind with a grid-based deduction puzzle. Analyze clues, uncover relationships between elements, and solve logic grids step-by-step. Discover unique mechanics and watch your progress unfold with satisfying visual feedback.

**Highlights:** Grid-based deduction puzzles, Analyze clue cards, Connect people, objects, locations, attributes, Unlock new mechanics, Offline play, Daily rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newbie's Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Packge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack04 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack05 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack06 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is puzzling.com free?

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

### Is Cross Clues free?

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

### Which has better reviews, puzzling.com or Cross Clues?

Cross Clues is rated higher. puzzling.com averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Cross Clues averages 4.9 from 531 ratings.

### Do puzzling.com or Cross Clues have ads?

Both puzzling.com and Cross Clues show ads.

### Which is updated more often, puzzling.com or Cross Clues?

puzzling.com ships an update every 2 months, and Cross Clues weekly. Most recently, puzzling.com was updated on September 27, 2026 and Cross Clues on October 2, 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.*