Cross Boss vs Dream Link
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!
Dream Link
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DreamLink is more than just a puzzle game—it’s a meditative experience designed to soothe your mind while challenging your logic. In the world of the Dream Journal, every level is a fragment of a fading memory. Your task is to weave a path through the stars, refilling your ink and bringing clarity to the subconscious. FEATURES: Ethereal Logic Puzzles: Navigate through beautifully crafted dreamscapes. Connect nodes to form a perfect path and unlock the secrets of each dream. Atmospheric Visuals: Immerse yourself in a world of deep indigos, vibrant cyans, and glowing constellations. Designed for a premium, high-contrast visual experience. Daily Dream Journal: Check in every day to claim your "Daily Ink." Build your streak to earn special rewards and keep your creative energy flowing. Progressive Difficulty: Start with simple, fleeting thoughts and advance to complex, multi-layered dream architectures. Zen Experience: No timers, no stress. Just pure flow. Perfect for winding down before bed or finding a moment of peace during a busy day. Unlockable Levels: Complete challenges to fill your Dream Journal and look back at the paths you’ve woven. Will you let the dream fade away, or will you weave a stronger path?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dream Link at none against Cross Boss's 2. Dream Link also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cross Boss's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 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. Dream Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cross Boss ships an update every 3 months, Dream Link every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cross Boss | Dream Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (59 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KEP Games | 鹏 邓 |
Bugs and requests
Cross Boss
Reported bugs
4 issues- Notifications stopped working
- App crashes constantly
- No keyboard to type word after unlocking clue
- App not working with iOS 9
Requested features
5 requests- Option to force forfeit or extend game time
- More puzzles by 'Mark'
- Single player mode with normal crossword
- Option to start game with all clues revealed
- Pro version for ad removal
Dream Link
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cross Boss
- Statistics$1.99
- No ads for six months$2.99
Dream Link
No in-app purchases
