# Griddle vs Cozy Crossword

Griddle and Cozy Crossword both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Cozy Crossword's written reviews are positive against 45% of Griddle's. Griddle's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Griddle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Cozy Crossword sells 5 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 — 5.0 for Griddle against 4.9 for Cozy Crossword. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Griddle's written reviews are positive against 80% of Cozy Crossword's.

Griddle ships an update every 6 days, Cozy Crossword every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Griddle | Cozy Crossword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-logic-game/id6768262575/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-crossword/id6789578596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | #75 |
| Size | 499 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cheer Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850695385) | [Spillvoy Gaming Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753517004) |

## What reviewers say

### Griddle

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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 |


### Cozy Crossword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-crossword/id6789578596)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing word puzzle experience with Scandinavian-style crosswords. Solve clues directly within the grid, expand your vocabulary, and enjoy challenges designed to stimulate your mind without any time pressure.

**Highlights:** Scandinavian crossword style, Clues inside the grid, Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles, No timers or pressure, Vocabulary and spelling improvement, Memory and focus training

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 hints  + 20 swaps | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Combo | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 hints  + 40 swaps | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints  + 100 swaps | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Griddle free?

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

### Is Cozy Crossword free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Griddle or Cozy Crossword?

Griddle is rated higher. Griddle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Cozy Crossword averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Griddle or Cozy Crossword have ads?

Both Griddle and Cozy Crossword show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Griddle or Cozy Crossword?

Griddle ships an update every 6 days, and Cozy Crossword every 3 weeks. Most recently, Griddle was updated on October 17, 2026 and Cozy Crossword on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Griddle or Cozy Crossword?

Griddle currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Cozy Crossword at #75. 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.*