# Clean Crosswords vs Tiny Little Crosswords

Clean Crosswords and Tiny Little Crosswords both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Tiny Little Crosswords's written reviews are positive against 66% of Clean Crosswords's. Tiny Little Crosswords also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1.9K) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clean Crosswords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiny Little Crosswords sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Little Crosswords holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Little Crosswords has 13K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Clean Crosswords's written reviews are positive against 77% of Tiny Little Crosswords's.

Clean Crosswords ships an update every 4 months, Tiny Little Crosswords every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clean Crosswords | Tiny Little Crosswords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-crosswords/id773100196/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-little-crosswords/id1289068375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 229 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [the binary family](https://appshunter.io/developer/307768703) | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) |

## What reviewers say

### Clean Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-crosswords/id773100196)

Enjoy a classic crossword experience designed for iOS devices. This app offers 1,800 puzzles with clues directly in the grid for easy viewing and play. It provides weeks of challenging fun in a clean, British English format.

**Highlights:** 1,800 crossword puzzles, Clues in puzzle grid, Classic British English, Designed for iPhone and iPad, Challenging fun

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Helps improve vocabulary and memory
- 🗓️ Lots of puzzles available
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface
- 💰 Free app with optional ad-free version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🇬🇧 Too many British-centric references and spellings
- 🔁 Repetitive clues and answers
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🕹️ Navigation and layout issues on larger screens

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect word definitions or answers
- Arrows pointing to wrong cells
- Puzzle progress not saving properly
- Ads causing app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Ability to replay completed puzzles
- More variety in puzzle difficulty levels
- Better integration of American English


### Tiny Little Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-little-crosswords/id1289068375)

Engage in quick and enjoyable word puzzles with a unique drag-and-drop letter mechanic. Solve daily challenges or explore themed puzzle packs for hours of engaging fun.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop letter solving, Daily puzzles, Themed puzzle packs, Multiple difficulty levels, Quick and easy gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| On We Go | $1.99 | one-time |
| Keep 'Em Coming | $1.99 | one-time |
| World of Entertainment | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yet More Fun | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-4-5's | $1.99 | one-time |
| Even More Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Many More Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Very Many Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clever puzzles
- 🤔 Challenging themes
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Enjoyable brain teasers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Obscure or vague clues
- 💰 Paid hints required
- 🇺🇸 Too much American-centric content
- 🔍 Difficult to figure out puzzle themes

**Reported bugs**

- Daily puzzle crashes on launch
- Ads cannot be closed properly

**Requested features**

- Add more puzzle packs
- Implement a free daily puzzle
- Allow letter shuffling
- Improve clue clarity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clean Crosswords free?

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

### Is Tiny Little Crosswords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clean Crosswords or Tiny Little Crosswords?

Tiny Little Crosswords is rated higher. Clean Crosswords averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Tiny Little Crosswords averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Clean Crosswords or Tiny Little Crosswords have ads?

Both Clean Crosswords and Tiny Little Crosswords show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clean Crosswords or Tiny Little Crosswords?

Clean Crosswords ships an update every 4 months, and Tiny Little Crosswords every 3 months. Most recently, Clean Crosswords was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tiny Little Crosswords on October 31, 2026.

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