# Crossword Challenge vs Figured

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Figured at 100% against Crossword Challenge's 34%. Figured also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Crossword Challenge's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (19K vs 4). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Crossword Challenge is free to download; Figured costs $2.99 up front. Crossword Challenge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Figured sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Figured holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword Challenge has 19K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Crossword Challenge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Figured's.

Crossword Challenge ships an update weekly, Figured fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Challenge | Figured |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-challenge/id6741474981/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figured-crossums/id6792494127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 273 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nocturnal Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686574977) | [pongsixtyfour studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792494129) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-challenge/id6741474981)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Free · Word, #169 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage in daily mental workouts with this picture-based crossword game. Solve unique visual clues, compete in weekly tournaments, and collect city badges through mini-levels. Enjoy a relaxing, timer-free experience with modern design and dark mode support.

**Highlights:** Brain-training crossword puzzles, Unique picture clues, Daily mini levels with city badges, Weekly global tournaments, Modern design with Dark Mode, Play at your own pace (no timers), Auto-save progress

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Revive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Puzzle Pass 30 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standart Puzzle Pass 7 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5 Revives | $7.99 | one-time |
| Standart Puzzle Pass 30 Days | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Puzzle Pass 30 Days | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10 Revives | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- ⏱️ Good time waster

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Incorrect clues
- 🇺🇸 Vocabulary not suitable for US players
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Letters not staying in the correct squares

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads permanently
- Fix for game getting stuck on the same puzzle


### Figured

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figured-crossums/id6792494127)

This is a logic puzzle game where players fill a grid with numbers so that each row and column sums to its target. It offers two distinct play modes and a scoring system that rewards efficient solving. The game includes hundreds of puzzles across multiple volumes, with progress synced via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Fill grid with numbers, Rows and columns sum to targets, Feedback Mode with auto-complete, Classic Mode for pure solving, Scoring rewards first try, 600+ puzzles across 3 volumes, iCloud progress sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volume II: Regions | $2.99 | one-time |
| Volume III: Crossings | $2.99 | one-time |
| Volume II & III Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword Challenge free?

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

### Is Figured free?

Figured costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crossword Challenge or Figured?

Figured is rated higher. Crossword Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Figured averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Crossword Challenge or Figured have ads?

Crossword Challenge shows ads; Figured does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword Challenge or Figured?

Crossword Challenge ships an update weekly, and Figured fortnightly. Most recently, Crossword Challenge was updated on November 7, 2026 and Figured on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*