Harfogram vs River Crossing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Harfogram
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WELCOME TO HARFOGRAM Every letter is a chance. Every word is a victory. Outsmart your opponent, dominate the board, and rack up the highest score — the classic word-tile game gets a fresh spin, anytime, anywhere. HOW TO PLAY Arrange your letters on the board to build valid words. Use bonus tiles wisely, outscore your rival, and let your words do the winning! 4 GAME MODES — ONE FOR EVERY MOOD - Quick Match: get matched with a random opponent — no one around? Invite a friend or play the AI while you wait - Play with Friends: create a private room, share the invite link, and see who's really the wordsmith - Local Play: 2-6 players, one device, classic tabletop vibes - Vs. AI: test yourself against Rookie, Expert, or Sage difficulty 7 BOARDS, 7 STRATEGIES Classic (15×15), Quick Game (11×11), Rich Bonus, Donut, Frozen, Labyrinth, Minefield. Every board forces a new game plan — which one will be your favorite? POWERFUL BOOSTS THAT FLIP THE GAME - Premium Swap: refresh your letters without losing your turn - Bomb: blow up your opponent's strongest tile - Steal: snatch a letter straight from their rack - Force Pass: make your rival skip their next turn - Time Thief: cut their timer in half - Double Turn: chain two moves in a row and widen the gap ALWAYS PROGRESSING, ALWAYS WINNING - Battle Pass: seasonal rewards and exclusive cosmetic titles - 50+ Achievements: every one a new challenge to conquer - Global Leaderboards: climb to the top, make your name known - Leaderboard Rewards: finish in the weekly or daily top 10 and earn gold when the period ends - Daily Tasks and a 14-day login streak: bonus gold that grows day by day - Player Level: every match pushes you further DAILY PUZZLE — A NEW CHALLENGE EVERY DAY Fresh dictionary, fresh board, every single day. Set today's high score and beat your own record! NEVER MISS A MOVE - Turn notifications: know when it's your move in an online match - Emoji reactions: cheer, tease, or celebrate mid-match - Invite friends: earn bonus gold when a friend you invited finishes their first match - Save and resume: pause an offline game and pick up right where you left off FAIR AND TRANSPARENT DICTIONARY Every word is checked against the dictionary — no proper nouns, no abbreviations, no made-up words. When you win, you've really won. MAKE IT YOURS - A variety of themes - Custom board looks - Tile skins - Battle Pass exclusive cosmetics BUILT FOR EVERYONE - Text size slider (80%-140%) - Colorblind mode - Optimized touch targets YOUR PROGRESS, SECURED Sign in with Google or Apple and carry your progress to any device. Or jump straight in as a guest — link your account whenever you're ready. The letters are in your hands. Victory is one word away. Download now and discover the power of words! Contact: info@harfogram.com
River Crossing
Engage your mind with 50 handcrafted logic puzzles based on classic river-crossing riddles. Safely guide various characters with unique rules across the water, planning each trip carefully to avoid unsafe situations. Enjoy smooth animations and a rising challenge as you progress through increasingly complex scenarios.
- 50 handcrafted logic puzzles
- Unique character rules
- Optional hint system
- Smooth animations
- Adjustable difficulty
- Play at your own pace
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River Crossing: Logic Puzzles turns classic river-crossing riddles into a colorful 50-level challenge. Choose one or two passengers, sail between the banks, and keep every character safe. Hunters, wolves, parents, children, guests, and Red Wolves each follow their own rules. A careless crossing can leave a bank unsafe, so every trip matters. Features: • 50 handcrafted logic puzzles, from simple first crossings to advanced pack-balance challenges • Clear role cards and optional hints to help you learn each rule • Smooth boat journeys, lively water, and satisfying level-complete moments • Puzzle Ratings that rise as the crossings become harder • Play at your own pace and retry any puzzle Think ahead. Protect the group. Find the crossing that works.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: River Crossing at none against Harfogram's 7. River Crossing also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Harfogram sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. River Crossing asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Harfogram | River Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Nurullah Gurcan | QIAN FANG |
In-app purchases
Harfogram
- Starter Pack$0.99
- 200 Gold$0.99
- 600 Gold$1.99
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- Remove Ads$2.99
- 1500 Gold$3.99
- Battle Pass$4.99
- 5000 Gold$9.99
River Crossing
No in-app purchases









