# Crosswords vs Inkjoin

The clearest difference is rating: Inkjoin at 5.0 against Crosswords's 4.3. Crosswords's advantage is ratings volume (579 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crosswords sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Inkjoin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inkjoin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crosswords has 579 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crosswords | Inkjoin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (579 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswords/id688876601/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkjoin/id6819753465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **579** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stand Alone, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284036527) | [Briggs Craig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863589504) |

## What reviewers say

### Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswords/id688876601)

Enjoy daily crossword puzzles from various newspapers and sources, with features like hints, clue lookups, and progress tracking. Upgrade for automatic puzzle downloads and access to an extensive library of challenging crosswords.

**Highlights:** Daily new puzzles, Hints and clue lookups, Progress tracking, US and UK Cryptic puzzles, Automatic background downloads, Extensive puzzle sources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lionel's crosswords, Vol. 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ink Well Xwords, Vol. 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dell Crosswords | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edited by Ben Tausig, Vol. 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ridonkulous Crosswords | $1.99 | one-time |
| Liz Gorski's Crossword Nation: Vol. 1, No. 1-20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dell Medium Crosswords | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brendan Emmett Quigley's Faves #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jonesin' Crosswords | $2.99 | one-time |
| Edited By Tausig 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brendan Emmett Quigley Freestyle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crosswords Pro (Upgrade) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crossword Nation's Centennial Edition | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crosswords Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Diverse and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Ability to check/reveal answers
- 👍 Responsive developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🐛 Bugs with navigation and menu
- 🐛 Inconsistent puzzle download functionality
- 🔒 Lack of accessibility for visually impaired users
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle grid freezing or displaying blank
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Inability to access or download certain puzzle sources

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to delete puzzles
- Comprehensive error checking and feedback
- Customizable keyboard and gestures


### Inkjoin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkjoin/id6819753465)

Engage your mind with daily number logic puzzles where you fill squares to form a single shape using numerical clues. This game offers a gentle learning curve with short introductory chapters and practice puzzles. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with the option to unlock all content through a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Daily number logic puzzles, Shape-forming gameplay, Intuitive rule learning, Extensive practice puzzles, Hint system, Undo functionality, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inkjoin Full | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crosswords free?

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

### Is Inkjoin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crosswords or Inkjoin?

Inkjoin is rated higher. Crosswords averages 4.3 out of 5 from 579 ratings, while Inkjoin averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Crosswords or Inkjoin have ads?

Neither Crosswords nor Inkjoin shows ads.

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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.*