# Crossword US vs Crossword HD

The clearest difference is rating: Crossword US at 4.6 against Crossword HD's 3.4. Crossword US also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 23) and review sentiment (76% vs 66%). Crossword HD's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword US sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Crossword HD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crossword US holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword US has 1.5K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Crossword US's written reviews are positive against 66% of Crossword HD's.

Crossword US ships an update every 5 months, Crossword HD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword US | Crossword HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-us/id666558770/reviews)** | [3.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-hd-multiplayer/id889000190/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 65.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teazel](https://appshunter.io/developer/576525182) | [Chris Guyler](https://appshunter.io/developer/687318530) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-us/id666558770)

Enjoy over 540 professional US-style crossword puzzles designed for casual play. This app offers a clean, ad-free experience with features like pinch zooming and landscape mode, perfect for improving your word power during short breaks.

**Highlights:** 540+ US-style crossword puzzles, 27 free puzzles included, No ads, Pinch zooming grid, Landscape mode with clue list, Cheats and answer checking, Resume button

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 1) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 3) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 6) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 7) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 8) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Crosswords (Pack 9) | $0.99 | one-time |
| full set of Crossword US packs | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Consistent and reliable
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Good for learning new words
- 👍 Enjoyable and soothing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Vague or nonsensical clues
- 🐛 Incorrect or misspelled answers
- 🐛 Awkward navigation between horizontal and vertical answers
- 🐛 Puzzles not tailored for American English
- 🐛 Repetitive words and answers across puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not registering as completed
- Backup feature crashing the app
- Bluetooth keyboard support removed in recent update

**Requested features**

- More puzzle packs and difficulty levels
- Option to reset or redo completed puzzles
- Ability to turn off on-screen keyboard when using external keyboard
- Categorization of puzzles by topic or difficulty
- Ability to track completed puzzles


### Crossword HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-hd-multiplayer/id889000190)

Engage your mind with daily crossword puzzles in both solo and multiplayer modes. Compete for high scores and big payouts against other players. Enjoy clear fonts and an intuitive interface for a seamless puzzle experience anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Daily crossword games, Multiplayer and solo modes, Competitive scoring with payouts, Clear fonts and intuitive interface, Hint system including anagram hints, Thousands of words and clues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advert Free | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Keeps mind working
- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🤩 Fun and challenging
- ✅ Great way to pass time
- 💯 Love playing daily

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐌 Game freezes often
- 📉 Ads interfere with game
- ❌ Server disconnects
- 💸 Negative coin balance

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes
- Server disconnected/connected messages
- Ads interfering with game
- Game shuts down
- Game locks up or slows down

**Requested features**

- Fix bugs and updates
- Restore old keyboard font
- Allow checking answers later
- Improve clue clarity
- Fix coin balance issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword US free?

Crossword US is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crossword HD free?

Crossword HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crossword US or Crossword HD?

Crossword US is rated higher. Crossword US averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Crossword HD averages 3.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do Crossword US or Crossword HD have ads?

Neither Crossword US nor Crossword HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword US or Crossword HD?

Crossword US ships an update every 5 months, and Crossword HD fortnightly. Most recently, Crossword US was updated on November 6, 2026 and Crossword HD on November 1, 2026.

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