Comparison

Crossword Shuffle vs Squircle Shift

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

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About

Crossword Shuffle

Engage in a fast-paced crossword experience where the grid dynamically rearranges if you stall. Solve themed puzzles against the clock, with solved words remaining in place. Utilize power-ups and choose clue styles to match your skill level.

Highlights
  • Themed mini-crosswords
  • Dynamic shuffling grid
  • Two clue styles (Beginner/Advanced)
  • Adjustable game clock
  • Power-ups available
  • Daily coin bonus
Features
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Crossword Shuffle is the crossword that won't sit still. Every puzzle is a themed mini-crossword and a race against the clock. Solve fast — because if you stall, the unsolved board SHUFFLES itself into a brand-new grid. Your solved words always survive; everything else rearranges. Find your rhythm and stay ahead of the shuffle. HOW TO PLAY • Fill in every word before the game clock runs out. • Stall too long and the board shuffles — solved words stay put. • Cursed words take over the grid: solve that one word in time, or the board falls into Chaos Mode with rapid-fire shuffles. Break out by solving any word. • Under the wire? The board locks for a clean final sprint. FEATURES • A dozen themes — Animals, Music, Outer Space, In the Kitchen, Sports, Travel and more. Every grid is fully on-theme. • Two clue styles — Beginner for straightforward definitions, Advanced for tricky, late-week wordplay. Same grids, your call. • Set your own pace — pick a game clock from 2:30 to 5:00. • Power-ups for when you're stuck — reveal a letter, freeze the shuffle timer, or add 30 seconds. • Build solving streaks, earn coins, and collect a free daily bonus. • A quick, friendly walkthrough gets first-timers playing in seconds. • Elegant paper-and-ink design with classic serif type. No account, no filler — just you, the clock, and a grid that fights back. Can you clear the board before it shuffles away? LICENSE AND USAGE This application is licensed, not sold, to you by HWY Enigma LLC. Your use of this application is governed by HWY Enigma's Terms of Service: https://hwyenigma.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://hwyenigma.com/crossword-shuffle-policy By downloading, installing, or using this application, you agree to be bound by these terms.

About

Squircle Shift

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A tranquil, minimalist spatial phenomenon where out-of-the-box thinking and precise color frame alignments offer total mental clarity. Escape noisy, over-stimulating games and discover true mental calm! Designed for thinkers seeking refined simplicity, this aesthetic puzzle experience invites you to slide rounded squares (squircles) into matching colored frames. While the rules are deceptively easy, solving these handcrafted challenges demands genuine creative intuition and lateral thinking—where a single brilliant move can unlock solutions you've contemplated for days! Enhanced by a subtle visual aesthetic, soothing ambient music, and intuitive one-handed controls, enjoy a peaceful sanctuary featuring 48 initial handcrafted levels, a smooth puzzle previewer, and a powerful undo mechanism.

Screenshots

Crossword Shuffle4 screens
Squircle Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squircle Shift at none against Crossword Shuffle's 6. Squircle Shift also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Crossword Shuffle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Squircle Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Crossword Shuffle versus Squircle Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossword ShuffleSquircle Shift
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHWY Enigma LLCMong Xuan Luong Hoang

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Crossword Shuffle

One-time6
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1,750 Coins$2.99
  • Starter Bundle$3.99
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  • 3,250 Coins$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 7,500 Coins$9.99
None

Squircle Shift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crossword Shuffle free?
Crossword Shuffle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squircle Shift free?
Squircle Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crossword Shuffle or Squircle Shift have ads?
Both Crossword Shuffle and Squircle Shift show ads.

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