# Cryptic Crossword vs minute cryptic

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptic Crossword | minute cryptic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptic-crossword/id661608021/reviews)** | [2.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minute-cryptic-wordplay/id6748607228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teazel](https://appshunter.io/developer/576525182) | [The Product Company of London Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815157345) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptic Crossword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptic-crossword/id661608021)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly (best value) | $12.99 | per year |
| pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 1) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 3) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 6) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Cryptic Crosswords (Pack 10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| get all 13 Cryptic packs | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great mind workout
- 👍 Excellent value for money
- 👍 Fantastic and addictive challenges
- 👍 Not too hard not too easy
- 👍 Excellent intro to cryptic crosswords

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Backup/restore not working
- 🐛 Purchased puzzles disappearing after device change
- 🔍 Clues can be too easy or too obscure
- 🔍 Too many anagrams and hidden word clues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset/replay puzzles
- More challenging puzzle packs
- Explanations/hints for clues
- Syncing progress across devices
- Graded difficulty levels


### minute cryptic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minute-cryptic-wordplay/id6748607228)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Telegraph Classics | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| World Cryptics | $5.99 | one-time |
| British Classics | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fleet Street | $5.99 | one-time |
| All 5 Clue Packs | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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