# Crossword Go! vs Word Master

Crossword Go! and Word Master both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Word Master's written reviews are positive against 40% of Crossword Go!'s. Crossword Go!'s advantage is ratings volume (85K vs 21K) and chart position (#9 vs #27). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword Go! sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Word Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Crossword Go! against 4.9 for Word Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85K and 21K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Crossword Go!'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Word Master's.

Crossword Go! ships an update every 11 days, Word Master weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Go! | Word Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (85K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-go/id6739069151/reviews)** | [4.9 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-master/id6739423612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **85K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **63.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #27 |
| Size | 344 MB | 365 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189416142) | [FUGO BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/373744670) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword Go!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-go/id6739069151)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Word, #34 Top Grossing · Word, #66 Top Free · Puzzle, #131 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling, real-time crossword duels against opponents. Train your brain, expand your vocabulary, and strategize to outscore others. Enjoy daily challenges with word and picture clues for a dynamic word game experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time crossword duels, Vocabulary and strategy training, Word and picture clues, Daily challenges and rewards, Fast-paced gameplay, Leaderboard competition

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted Skip-Its 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coupon Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Bundles 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 month! | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 month | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 month! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coupon Bundle 2 | $5.49 | one-time |
| Special Deal 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hint Bundles 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 Month | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 month | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 3 months! | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 month | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 3 month! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coupon Bundle 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for Lifetime! | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 3 Months | $13.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 Year | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for Lifetime! | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 Month | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coupon Mega Bundle 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for Lifetime! | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 3 Months | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coupon Bundle 3 | $35.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 Year | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun gameplay
- 💡 Helps learn new words
- 🚀 Stretches and exercises the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stuck on certain levels
- 🔋 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Repeating the same level without progressing
- Forced to start over after exiting the game

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads without subscription
- Ability to maintain progress when exiting the game


### Word Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-master/id6739423612)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Word, #104 Top Grossing · Word, #174 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

This word puzzle game challenges your vocabulary and strategy by having you swipe letters to form words. Uncover famous masterpieces from art history as you progress through relaxing yet engaging levels.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based word gameplay, Strategic word puzzles, Unlock famous artworks, Train your brain, Boost vocabulary, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 240 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Trail Coin Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 480 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Wheel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2940 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword Go! free?

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

### Is Word Master free?

Word Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crossword Go! or Word Master?

Crossword Go! is rated higher. Crossword Go! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 85K ratings, while Word Master averages 4.9 from 21K ratings.

### Do Crossword Go! or Word Master have ads?

Both Crossword Go! and Word Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword Go! or Word Master?

Crossword Go! ships an update every 11 days, and Word Master weekly. Most recently, Crossword Go! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Word Master on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Crossword Go! or Word Master?

Crossword Go! currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Word Master at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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