Comparison

Cryptic Crossword vs minute cryptic

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

Head to head
About

Cryptic Crossword

Engage with over 260 professional cryptic crosswords designed for experienced puzzle solvers. Enjoy a full-featured experience with 29 free puzzles, including pinch zooming, mistake highlighting, and resume functionality.

Highlights
  • 260+ professional cryptic crosswords
  • 29 free puzzles
  • Pinch zooming grid
  • Cheats and mistake highlighting
  • Resume functionality
  • Customizable preferences
Features
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A brand new cryptic crossword every day, plus 260+ professional puzzles to keep you pondering. These are cryptic level crosswords, suitable for seasoned crossword enthusiasts. DAILY PUZZLES A brand new cryptic crossword published every day. Build a streak by playing daily, earn coins, and unlock puzzles at your own pace. Four weeks of daily puzzles are available to catch up on. EXPLAIN THE CLUE Stuck on the wordplay? Tap 'Explain clue' for a clear explanation of how any cryptic clue works, breaking down the wordplay and the definition. A great way to learn the tricks of cryptic solving. SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS Subscribe for unlimited access to every daily puzzle and all archive packs, with no coins needed. Available as monthly, quarterly, or annual plans. 260+ ARCHIVE PUZZLES Thirteen packs of professional cryptic crosswords to keep you thinking. Great for a quick coffee break or a longer session. EARN COINS & STREAKS Open the app each day to earn bonus coins. The longer your streak, the bigger the bonus. Spend coins to unlock daily and archive puzzles, or watch a short ad for extra coins whenever you choose. Features: - a brand new cryptic crossword every day - daily login bonus with streak rewards - earn coins by playing daily, or watch a short ad for extra coins - unlock puzzles with coins, or subscribe for unlimited access - great for iPads and iPhones - pinch zooming grid - 'Explain clue' breaks down the wordplay and definition of any cryptic clue - hints, highlight mistakes and answer checking - backup and restore If you're finding Cryptic a little too challenging, why not try our standard 'Crossword' or 'Crossword US' apps. The Terms of Use (EULA) can be found here: https://www.teazel.com/cryptic_crossword_terms/ios_terms_en.html

About

minute cryptic

Engage your mind daily with expertly crafted cryptic crossword puzzles. Learn and improve your wordplay skills with a progressive hint system in a beautifully designed, minimalist interface. Track your progress and build solving streaks.

Highlights
  • Daily cryptic crossword puzzles
  • Progressive hint system
  • Solving streak tracking
  • Minimalist interface
  • Dark mode option
  • Access past and future puzzles
Features
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Wordplay brings the timeless art of cryptic crosswords to your pocket with a fresh, modern approach. One carefully crafted puzzle each day challenges your wit and expands your mind. DAILY CRYPTIC CHALLENGE • One expertly curated cryptic clue released daily at midnight • Access yesterday's puzzle and peek at tomorrow's • Build solving streaks and track your progress • Each puzzle designed to teach and delight LEARN AS YOU PLAY • Progressive hint system that teaches without spoiling • Master cryptic conventions through gentle guidance • Perfect for beginners and veterans alike • Discover the satisfaction of cracking clever wordplay BEAUTIFUL & FOCUSED DESIGN • Minimalist interface that puts puzzles first • Swipe between days with smooth animations • Multiple typography options for comfortable solving • Dark mode for late-night puzzling Join thousands of word lovers in their daily ritual. Whether you're a cryptic veteran or curious newcomer, Wordplay makes every morning a little more brilliant. https://wordplay.studio.gold Terms of Use: https://wordplay.studio.gold/terms Privacy Policy: https://wordplay.studio.gold/privacy

Screenshots

Cryptic Crossword4 screens
minute cryptic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cryptic Crossword at 91% against minute cryptic's 0%. Cryptic Crossword also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). minute cryptic's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Cryptic Crossword sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and minute cryptic sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cryptic Crossword holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptic Crossword has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Cryptic Crossword's written reviews are positive against 0% of minute cryptic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptic Crossword ships an update every 3 months, minute cryptic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cryptic Crossword versus minute cryptic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptic Crosswordminute cryptic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better2.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB45 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTeazelThe Product Company of London Limited

Customer experience

Cryptic Crossword

All ratings1,071 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.6%

minute cryptic

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Cryptic Crossword

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Backup/restore not working
  • Purchased puzzles disappearing after device change
  • Freezing and crashing issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to reset/replay puzzles
  • More challenging puzzle packs
  • Explanations/hints for clues
  • Syncing progress across devices
  • Graded difficulty levels
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  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to indicate wrong answers

minute cryptic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cryptic Crossword

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly (best value)1 Year trial$12.991 Year
One-time8
  • pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 1)$0.99
  • pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 2)$0.99
  • pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 3)$0.99
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  • pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 4)$0.99
  • pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 5)$0.99
  • pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 6)$0.99
  • pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 10)$0.99
  • get all 13 Cryptic packs$3.99
9 purchases

minute cryptic

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time7
  • Telegraph Classics$5.99
  • Starter Pack$5.99
  • World Cryptics$5.99
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  • British Classics$5.99
  • Fleet Street$5.99
  • All 5 Clue Packs$19.99
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Cryptic Crossword free?
Cryptic Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is minute cryptic free?
minute cryptic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cryptic Crossword or minute cryptic?
Cryptic Crossword is rated higher. Cryptic Crossword averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while minute cryptic averages 2.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Cryptic Crossword or minute cryptic have ads?
Neither Cryptic Crossword nor minute cryptic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptic Crossword or minute cryptic?
Cryptic Crossword ships an update every 3 months, and minute cryptic fortnightly. Most recently, Cryptic Crossword was updated on November 1, 2026 and minute cryptic on October 30, 2026.

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