# Crossword Pro vs Differences

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Pro | Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-pro-zen-puzzle/id6742746764/reviews)** | [4.9 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-spot-them/id6746439183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IsCool Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/567562644) | [Kiwi Fun HK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546853941) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-pro-zen-puzzle/id6742746764)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints Pack S | $1.09 | one-time |
| 1st Purchase Offer | $2.29 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.49 | one-time |
| Hints Pack M | $4.49 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.49 | one-time |
| 30-day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hints Pack L | $9.99 | one-time |


### Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-spot-them/id6746439183)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging
- 💡 Excellent game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some levels too easy for experienced players

**Reported bugs**

- Certain levels have no differences
- Restarting the game after reaching high levels

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Difficulty settings


## Frequently asked 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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