# Griddle vs Cross Clues

Griddle and Cross Clues both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Cross Clues's written reviews are positive against 43% of Griddle's. Griddle's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Griddle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Cross Clues sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Griddle against 4.9 for Cross Clues. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 899 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Griddle's written reviews are positive against 65% of Cross Clues's.

Griddle ships an update every 6 days, Cross Clues weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Griddle | Cross Clues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-logic-game/id6768262575/reviews)** | [4.9 (899 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-clues/id6789084785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 899 |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **65.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | #127 |
| Size | 512 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cheer Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850695385) | [LE TECH CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742170855) |

## What reviewers say

### Griddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-logic-game/id6768262575)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a detective adventure with logic puzzles that challenge your attention to detail. Uncover hidden clues, cross-reference evidence, and solve mysterious cases to reveal the truth. This brain-training game offers satisfying challenges for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Investigative puzzle gameplay, Uncover hidden clues, Solve mysterious cases, Logic and attention to detail challenges, Brain-training detective adventure

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin 7000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin 50000 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin 100000 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Cross Clues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-clues/id6789084785)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Word, #131 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a unique grid-based deduction puzzle game. Analyze clues, uncover relationships between elements, and solve logic grids step-by-step. Offers a relaxing brain workout with hundreds of handcrafted puzzles and satisfying visual feedback.

**Highlights:** Grid-based deduction puzzles, Analyze clue cards, Connect people, objects, locations, attributes, Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles, Offline play, Unlockable themes and power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newbie's Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clue Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revive Packge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack02 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Griddle free?

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

### Is Cross Clues free?

Cross Clues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Griddle or Cross Clues?

Griddle is rated higher. Griddle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Cross Clues averages 4.9 from 899 ratings.

### Do Griddle or Cross Clues have ads?

Both Griddle and Cross Clues show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Griddle or Cross Clues?

Griddle ships an update every 6 days, and Cross Clues weekly. Most recently, Griddle was updated on November 9, 2026 and Cross Clues on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Griddle or Cross Clues?

Griddle currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and Cross Clues at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*