# Crosspell vs Nerd Words Game

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crosspell at none against Nerd Words Game's 7. Crosspell also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nerd Words Game sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Crosspell asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Crosspell against 5.0 for Nerd Words Game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crosspell | Nerd Words Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosspell/id6758563108/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-words-game/id6758732947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [jason brodie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873669241) | [Puzzlebam Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874654431) |

## What reviewers say

### Crosspell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosspell/id6758563108)

Engage in a fast-paced, real-time multiplayer word game where strategy and speed are key. Players build words on their boards, but at the halfway mark, boards swap, forcing quick adaptation to an opponent's creations. Matches are quick, typically under six minutes.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer, Board swap mechanic, Bonus tiles for score multiplication, Fast matches under 6 minutes, Distraction-free design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nerd Words Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-words-game/id6758732947)

Engage in a unique word game where converting opponent tiles to your color doubles your score. Features smart matchmaking, larger boards, and multiple play modes, offering competitive and solo challenges.

**Highlights:** Tile color conversion for score doubling, Smart matchmaking based on playstyle, Larger board options (19x19 and 21x21), Multiple play modes (multiplayer, solo, pass & play), In-game chat functionality, Free to play with optional one-time purchases

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Player Modes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Multiplayer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Superboard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Player Combo | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Superboard Combo | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crosspell free?

Crosspell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nerd Words Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crosspell or Nerd Words Game?

Crosspell and Nerd Words Game are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Crosspell or Nerd Words Game have ads?

Nerd Words Game shows ads; Crosspell does not.

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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.*