# Crossword Go! vs Words Wend

The clearest difference is rating: Crossword Go! at 4.9 against Words Wend's 3.8. Crossword Go! also leads on ratings volume (86K vs 4) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). Words Wend's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 40%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword Go! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Words Wend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crossword Go! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword Go! has 86K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Crossword Go!'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Words Wend's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Crossword Go! ships an update every 11 days, Words Wend every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Go! | Words Wend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-go/id6739069151/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-wend/id6778295694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 344 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189416142) | [Yudiz Solutions Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542981084) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword Go!

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Word, #34 Top Grossing · Word, #56 Top Free · Puzzle, #105 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted Skip-Its 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hint Bundles 1 | $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 |
| Hint Bundles 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 month | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 3 month! | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for Lifetime! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coupon Bundle 3 | $35.99 | 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


### Words Wend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-wend/id6778295694)

Connect adjacent letters to uncover hidden words in this relaxing word puzzle game. Solve unlimited puzzles, challenge your vocabulary, and enjoy a satisfying progression. Perfect for a quick brain workout or a longer puzzle session.

**Highlights:** Unlimited word puzzles, Connect adjacent letters, Discover hidden words, Improve vocabulary, Relaxing gameplay, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword Go! free?

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

### Is Words Wend free?

Words Wend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crossword Go! or Words Wend?

Crossword Go! is rated higher. Crossword Go! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while Words Wend averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Crossword Go! or Words Wend have ads?

Both Crossword Go! and Words Wend show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword Go! or Words Wend?

Crossword Go! ships an update every 11 days, and Words Wend every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crossword Go! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Words Wend on October 31, 2026.

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