Cross Boss vs Knax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cross Boss
This app transforms traditional crosswords into a competitive two-player word game. It adds tactical elements to the familiar crossword format, allowing you to challenge friends or random opponents. Enjoy a vast library of puzzles and engage with opponents through chat.
- Two-player competitive word game
- Tactical game elements
- Challenge friends or random opponents
- Play over the net or locally
- In-game chat
- Over 200 high-quality crosswords
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Cross Boss – transforms regular crosswords into an exciting word game! The game is based on the crosswords we all know and love. However, we’ve spiced them up with a whole new set of tactical game ingredients, which make Cross Boss a competitive social game for two. Trying it out is a no-brainer for all word gamers and crossword solvers! With Cross Boss in your iPhone you can: * Challenge friends or try your luck against random opponents. * Play over the net or use the same mobile for both players. * Encourage or trash talk your opponent in the chat. * Enjoy over 200 high quality crosswords, created by the best specifically for Cross Boss. * Delight in the spectacular savings of downloading and playing for free. * Liberally share the fun with your friends via Facebook or email. Now show the world who is the boss! Download and challenge someone already today!
Knax
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Buy (very low price) and solve a "knax" (like a crossword) in your iPhone or iPad or in a web-browser on any computer, pad or smartphone. Clues and answers have a "Scandinavian style" that combines the best of British style and traditional American style. When you get stuck, lower the "hard-level" or invite a solver-friend to join.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knax at none against Cross Boss's 2. Knax also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Cross Boss sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Knax asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cross Boss ships an update every 3 months, Knax every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cross Boss | Knax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (59 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | KEP Games | Jan Hultstrom |
In-app purchases
Cross Boss
- Statistics$1.99
- No ads for six months$2.99
Knax
No in-app purchases
