Comparison

Crossword Pro vs Differences

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crossword Pro

Engage in classic crossword puzzles with a calming, modern design. This game offers daily challenges, fill-in puzzles, and picture clues to sharpen your mind and expand your vocabulary without any time pressure.

Highlights
  • Classic crossword gameplay
  • Daily themed puzzles
  • Fill-in puzzles & picture clues
  • Relaxing, stress-free experience
  • Thousands of puzzles
  • Offline play
Features
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Unwind & Boost Your Brain with Crossword Pro - Zen Puzzle! Welcome to Crossword Pro - Zen Puzzle, the perfect blend of classic crosswords and a relaxing design. From the creators of Word Garden, Word Search 2 & Word Flip, this game offers a fresh, stress-free twist on traditional puzzles. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: - Classic crossword gameplay with a modern, relaxing touch - Daily themed puzzles to sharpen your mind - Fill-in puzzles & picture clues for a fun twist - Relaxing, stress-free experience: Play at your own pace TRAIN YOUR BRAIN & EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY Boost your word skills as you complete thousands of free puzzles. Each level challenges your mind while keeping a calm and soothing experience. GAME FEATURES: - LEARN & RELAX: Enjoy a peaceful crossword experience while improving your vocabulary - THOUSANDS OF PUZZLES: Over 4000+ unique levels to keep you entertained - HINTS WHEN YOU NEED THEM: Stuck on a tricky word? Get hints to keep going! - DAILY REWARDS: Play daily and unlock exclusive bonuses! - PROGRESS & ACHIEVEMENTS: Earn stars and collect badges as you level up - MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT: Available in English, French, German, Italian, Dutch or Spanish - PLAY OFFLINE: No WiFi? No problem! Enjoy puzzles anywhere - ENHANCED ONLINE FEATURES: Play online to unlock exclusive options, new challenges, and the ultimate crossword experience WHY CHOOSE CROSSWORD PRO - ZEN PUZZLE? Unlike other crossword games, this one focuses on both fun and relaxation. No stress, no timers. Just pure puzzle-solving enjoyment. Whether you prefer quick crosswords, themed puzzles, or fill-in word games, there’s something for everyone! Start your crossword journey today. Download now & unwind with words! ================================= Ideas on how we can make Crossword Pro - Zen Puzzle even better? Need help with the game? We look forward to hearing from you! E-mail us at: support+crosswordpro@iscool-e.com or go through CONTACT US in the Game Settings =================================

About

Differences

This game offers a unique puzzle experience with handcrafted artwork and brain-teasing challenges. It tests your attention to detail with smart, logical differences across diverse themes. Enjoy relaxed gameplay with no timers and a fair hint system.

Highlights
  • Uniquely illustrated levels
  • Smart, logical differences
  • Relaxed gameplay, no timers
  • Diverse themes
  • Fair hint system
  • Weekly new levels
Features
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Tired of repetitive spot-the-difference games? Differences-Spot Them offers a fresh puzzle experience with carefully designed levels that test your attention to detail. Challenge your observation skills with this relaxing spot-the-difference game featuring handcrafted artwork and brain-teasing puzzles. No timers, just pure fun! Key Features: Tons of uniquely illustrated levels Smart, logical differences Relaxed gameplay with no timers or pressure Diverse themes from cozy cafes to fantasy worlds Fair hint system when you need assistance Weekly updates with new challenging levels Unlike other find-the-difference games that reuse generic images, every Differences-Spot Them scene is an original artwork created specifically for puzzle lovers. Perfect for players who enjoy: Observation games Brain training puzzles Relaxing puzzle games Hidden object games Visual challenge games Download now and see how many differences you can find! New levels are added regularly to keep the challenge fresh.

Screenshots

Crossword Pro4 screens
Differences4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Differences at 6.1K against Crossword Pro's 4. Differences also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crossword Pro sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Differences sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Crossword Pro against 4.9 for Differences. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Differences has 6.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crossword Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Differences every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Crossword Pro versus Differences: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossword ProDifferences
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.9 (6.1K ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews
Number of ratings46.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB311 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIsCool EntertainmentKiwi Fun HK Limited

Customer experience

Crossword Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Differences

All ratings6,093 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral11.1%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

Crossword Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Differences

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Certain levels have no differences
  • Restarting the game after reaching high levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • More challenging levels
  • Difficulty settings

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Crossword Pro

One-time7
  • Hints Pack S$1.09
  • 1st Purchase Offer$2.29
  • Remove Ads$3.49
Show 4 more
  • Hints Pack M$4.49
  • Special Offer$4.49
  • 30-day Pass$6.99
  • Hints Pack L$9.99
1 purchases

Differences

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Crossword Pro free?
Crossword Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Differences free?
Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crossword Pro or Differences?
Crossword Pro is rated higher. Crossword Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Differences averages 4.9 from 6.1K ratings.
Do Crossword Pro or Differences have ads?
Both Crossword Pro and Differences show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crossword Pro or Differences?
Crossword Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Differences every 11 days. Most recently, Crossword Pro was updated on August 1, 2026 and Differences on September 22, 2026.

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