Comparison

Word Square Collection vs Crossword+

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

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About

Word Square Collection

This app offers a collection of eleven word games, all centered around the word square theme. Enjoy classic word-building challenges and unique variants with different mechanics and scoring systems. Playable on iOS devices, it provides hours of word puzzle fun.

Highlights
  • 11 unique word games
  • Word Square variants
  • Hexagonal grid gameplay
  • Letter buying mechanic
  • Cache spots for letters
  • Gravitational constraints
Features
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WORD SQUARE COLLECTION is a 11-in-1 collection of word games related by the Word Square theme. Totally free!! No in-app purchases. Most games can be played in two variants, 5x5 and 6x6. WORD SQUARE: The classic word game where you place letters in a grid. You score points for all the words of three-or-more letters made in rows and columns. For example MAPES will score MAP APE and APES. *NEW* WORD PUSH: Choose with row/column to push the next letter. Letters already in play will move accordingly. When the board is full it will score as in standard Word Square. WORD HEXAGON: Similar to classic Word Square but played on a hexagonal grid. BUY-A-LETTER: Just like Word Square but with the opportunity to buy a letter of your choice at four points in the game. WORD DRAW: A variant of Word Square where you start with a full grid of cards and have four rounds to discard any number of cards you want. WORD DOMINOES: A variant of Word Square where you place letter dominoes in a 5x5 grid. WORD CACHE: A variant of Word Square where you have 4 cache spots where you can keep letters for later play. WORD SPRAWL: A variant of Word Square with a challenging constraint that letters can only be placed adjacent to a previously placed letter. Two-letter words are also scored. WORD CHOICE: A variant of Word Square where you can choose the next letter to play from a set of five options. GRAVITY WORD: A variant of Word Square with a challenging gravitational constraint. You choose into which column the next letter will fall. Two-letter words are also scored. WORD PILE: A variant of Word Square where you can choose to place the next letter or put it on a discard pile. The top letter on the discard pile can be played at anytime revealing the letter underneath.

About

Crossword+

Start your day with two new themed crossword puzzles daily, ranging from classic literature to movie magic. Enjoy a satisfying yet gentle challenge, with helpful hints and auto-check features. Solve puzzles offline and adjust text size for a comfortable, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Two new themed puzzles daily
  • Over 3,000 puzzles in archive
  • Helpful hints and AutoCheck
  • Offline play supported
  • Ad-free experience
  • Adjustable text size
Features
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Start your day with a crossword and a smile! Whether you’re a novice solver or a seasoned veteran, we’ve designed Crossword+ so that players of all abilities can enjoy solving our crosswords! We release new crosswords every day and every single crossword in the app has a unique theme. For example, Monday’s crossword is music related, and Friday’s crossword is movie related. Even if you don’t know anything about the topic, you’ll still be attempt the crossword as the theme words are sprinkled into the crossword among other clues. So look forward to testing and expanding your knowledge of movies, music, food, books and much, much more! Why Crossword+? * Two new themed puzzles every single day (one maxi and one mini) * Over 3,000 puzzles in our ever-growing collection * Helpful hints when you need a little extra help * Catches mistakes as you type with our AutoCheck function * 100% ad-free. Just you and the puzzle * Works offline * Adjustable text size for readability Join over 500,000 solvers who've made Crossword Plus part of their routine. Is Crossword+ good for beginners? Yes! Crossword+ is designed for solvers of all abilities. Start with our daily mini crosswords, make use of instant error checking, and use hints whenever you're stuck. We aim to make our clues challenging enough to be satisfying, but accessible enough to keep you moving forward. How does it compare to other crossword apps? We designed Crossword Plus to be simple, intuitive, and accessible to everyone. While there are many excellent crossword apps available, we focus on delivering a clean, distraction-free solving experience that feels natural. Is every puzzle themed? Yes! Every single crossword in Crossword+ is built around a unique theme. What kinds of themes do you feature? Everything from Trivia Delights and Hollywood Hits to Tasty Treats and beyond! With over 3,000 themed puzzles in our archive, there’s lots to explore and new topics every day. Can I use Crossword+ offline? Yes! Download puzzles and solve them anywhere! On planes, trains, or wherever your internet connection isn't reliable. Do you have free crossword puzzles? We publish a new free 5×5 mini crossword every day. We offer a subscription which gives you access to full-size maxi puzzles and our extensive archive. Does Crossword+ have ads? No. We're ad-free. Is Crossword+ good for seniors? Yes! The app automatically respects your device's text size settings. Additionally, you can zoom in on any puzzle grid for additional magnification. Can crosswords help with vocabulary? Definitely. Regular crossword solving strengthens vocabulary, reinforces spelling, and improves word recall. All while having fun. Is this an American or British crossword? Both! We use vocabulary and spelling that works for solvers on both sides of the Atlantic, making our puzzles accessible to a global audience. Does Crossword Plus include easy and hard crossword puzzles? We focus on a single, balanced difficulty level that appeals to most solvers. You can make puzzles easier or more challenging by toggling hints and assistance features on or off. Can I use Crossword+ for quick puzzles? Perfect for it! Our daily 5×5 mini crossword is designed for a quick mental break which is ideal when you just want a few minutes of crossword fun. Does Crossword+ offer hints or help with clues? Yes! Every clue comes with an optional hint to nudge you in the right direction. Fair warning: using a hint adds 30 seconds to your completion time. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Word Square Collection4 screens
Crossword+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Word Square Collection at 5.0 against Crossword+'s 4.5. Word Square Collection also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Crossword+'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). 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+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Word Square Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word Square Collection holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword+ has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Word Square Collection's written reviews are positive against 83% of Crossword+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Square Collection ships an update every 2 months, Crossword+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Word Square Collection versus Crossword+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Square CollectionCrossword+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.5% of reviews
Number of ratings112K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#110 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB49 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMmpApps Corp.PuzzleStar Limited

Customer experience

Word Square Collection

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Crossword+

All ratings11,465 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews527 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.3%

Bugs and requests

Word Square Collection

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Crossword+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing or crashing issues for some users
  • Subscription not always working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Search function to find puzzles by topic
  • More difficulty levels to cater to all skill levels
  • Ability to track progress and stats over time

In-app purchases

None

Word Square Collection

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Crossword+

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$7.491 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Year trial$37.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$37.991 Year
  • Yearly1 Year trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Word Square Collection free?
Word Square Collection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crossword+ free?
Crossword+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Square Collection or Crossword+?
Word Square Collection is rated higher. Word Square Collection averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Crossword+ averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.
Do Word Square Collection or Crossword+ have ads?
Neither Word Square Collection nor Crossword+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Square Collection or Crossword+?
Word Square Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Crossword+ every 10 days. Most recently, Word Square Collection was updated on October 21, 2026 and Crossword+ on October 26, 2026.

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