Comparison

Cozy Crossword vs Tangled Words

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cozy Crossword

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
Currently charting
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Welcome to COZY CROSSWORD, a relaxing crossword game where every puzzle is a cozy escape! Discover the charm of Scandinavian crosswords, where clues are placed directly inside the grid for a smooth and intuitive puzzle solving experience. Connect letters, expand your vocabulary, and enjoy satisfying word challenges designed to relax and stimulate your mind. Score the highest points each level and ascend to new heights as a crossword pro. How to Play: - Read the clues inside the puzzle grid - Place the letters in the tray in the correct place and submit - Get every letter right in the tray to get the next set of letters - Solve puzzles at your own pace - Unlock new challenges as you progress Features: - Hundreds of handcrafted crosswords - Relaxing gameplay with no timers or pressure - Improve your vocabulary and spelling skills - Train your memory, focus, and problem-solving abilities - Suitable for beginners and crossword experts alike Whether you're looking for a daily brain workout or a peaceful way to unwind, Cozy crossword offers the perfect blend of relaxation and word puzzles. Download now and enjoy a cozy crossword adventure!

About

Tangled Words

Decode scrambled phrases by swapping letters and using number and picture clues. Enjoy endless cryptogram challenges with satisfying feedback. Hints are available when you get stuck.

Highlights
  • Scrambled phrase decoding
  • Number and picture clues
  • Letter-swapping gameplay
  • Endless challenges
  • Helpful hints
  • Satisfying feedback
Features
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Every phrase is scrambled. Every number and picture is a clue. Put each letter back where it belongs and watch the answer unfold. Tangled Words blends cryptograms with tactile letter-swapping puzzles. Tap two tiles or drag one letter onto another to swap them. Correct placements lock in, while mistakes cost a heart. WHAT YOU'LL PLAY • Endless cryptogram challenges • Number and picture clue modes • Movie titles, music, proverbs, quotes, books, places, science, nature, history, food, sports, idioms, space, and inventions • Hard and Super Hard challenge levels • Helpful hints when a phrase has you tangled • Satisfying sound, animation, and haptic feedback Untangle the letters, crack the code, and reveal the phrase.

Screenshots

Cozy Crossword4 screens
Tangled Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cozy Crossword at 80% against Tangled Words's 0%. Cozy Crossword also leads on chart position (#77 vs unranked). Tangled Words's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cozy Crossword sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Tangled Words sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cozy Crossword ships an update every 3 weeks, Tangled Words every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Cozy Crossword versus Tangled Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCozy CrosswordTangled Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpillvoy Gaming Private LimitedHuseyin Bener Bozkurt

Customer experience

Cozy Crossword

All ratings1,131 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

Tangled Words

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cozy Crossword

One-time5
  • 5 Hints$1.99
  • 20 hints + 20 swaps$9.99
  • No Ads Combo$9.99
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  • 40 hints + 40 swaps$19.99
  • 100 hints + 100 swaps$49.99
7 purchases

Tangled Words

One-time7
  • Pocket Coins$1.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Coin Stack$7.99
Show 4 more
  • Coin Pouch$12.99
  • Coin Box$29.99
  • Coin Chest$54.99
  • Word Vault$99.99

Questions

Is Cozy Crossword free?
Cozy Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tangled Words free?
Tangled Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cozy Crossword or Tangled Words have ads?
Both Cozy Crossword and Tangled Words show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cozy Crossword or Tangled Words?
Cozy Crossword ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tangled Words every 5 days. Most recently, Cozy Crossword was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tangled Words on October 25, 2026.

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