# Crossword vs Word Puzzle by Answer Question

The clearest difference is ads: Word Puzzle by Answer Question at none against Crossword's shown. Word Puzzle by Answer Question also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Crossword's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 1) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Word Puzzle by Answer Question sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Puzzle by Answer Question holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword has 43K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Crossword's written reviews are positive against 50% of Word Puzzle by Answer Question's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Crossword ships an update every 6 weeks, Word Puzzle by Answer Question fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword | Word Puzzle by Answer Question |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-by-puzzlingcom/id859866568/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-puzzle-by-answer-question/id6448509095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 484 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) | [Md Abu Khalid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648520582) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-by-puzzlingcom/id859866568)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a vast collection of crossword puzzles and word games. Solve thousands of clues, complete daily challenges, and collect trophies across multiple game modes. Enjoy a new puzzle experience every day with this extensive library of brain-teasing fun.

**Highlights:** Thousands of unique clues, Hundreds of original puzzles, Daily themed puzzles, World's Biggest and Tallest crosswords, Multiple game modes (Cryptogram, Codewords, Word Grid), Trophies, quests, and achievements, Timed events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Ultra Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and user-friendly
- 🧠 Educational and practical
- 🤔 Challenging but not too difficult
- 🕰️ Good for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Tokens/coins required to play more puzzles
- 📺 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🇬🇧 Some clues use British slang/terms
- 🔁 Repetitive use of same words in puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes after updates
- Inconsistent behavior with token/coin rewards
- Clues/answers not matching properly

**Requested features**

- Allow exchanging coins for tokens
- Provide more tokens/coins for completing puzzles
- Add option to view past completed puzzles
- Improve navigation and reduce interruptions


### Word Puzzle by Answer Question

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-puzzle-by-answer-question/id6448509095)

Engage in a crossword adventure that tests your vocabulary and word-building skills. Solve puzzles with varying difficulty levels, expand your lexicon, and enjoy a visually pleasing experience. Daily challenges and a hint system are available to assist you.

**Highlights:** Crossword puzzle gameplay, Vast collection of word puzzles, Clue-based word solving, Vocabulary expansion, Intuitive controls, Hint system, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 350 rebies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 610 rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 950 rubies | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1250 rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2800 rubies | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword free?

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

### Is Word Puzzle by Answer Question free?

Word Puzzle by Answer Question is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crossword or Word Puzzle by Answer Question?

Word Puzzle by Answer Question is rated higher. Crossword averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Word Puzzle by Answer Question averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crossword or Word Puzzle by Answer Question have ads?

Crossword shows ads; Word Puzzle by Answer Question does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword or Word Puzzle by Answer Question?

Crossword ships an update every 6 weeks, and Word Puzzle by Answer Question fortnightly. Most recently, Crossword was updated on November 2, 2026 and Word Puzzle by Answer Question on October 24, 2026.

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