Comparison

Crossword vs 5 LEXIS

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

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About

Crossword

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
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Solve thousands of clues in the biggest and best crossword puzzle ever! Now you can enjoy a new crossword challenge every day with this giant collection of hundreds of original puzzles. There are over 100,000 unique clues to solve as well as dozens of quests to complete and trophies to collect! Choose from TWELVE game modes: ■ DAILY THEMED PUZZLE Enjoy a new crossword each day, featuring clues linked to a trivia fact about today's date that's revealed on completion! ■ WORLD'S BIGGEST Crossword Explore over 2,800 crossword puzzles. The classic puzzle enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. ■ WORLD'S TALLEST Crossword A collection of 1,100 extra-large puzzles - bigger grids, longer words, tougher clues! How high can you build the tower? ■ DAILY DIAMOND Crossword Earn extra rewards with a snack-sized bonus puzzle each day. ■ SEVEN WORDS Puzzle Solve the clues and use the scrambled letter blocks to find 7 hidden words. ■ CRYPTOGRAM Puzzle Break the code, reveal the quote! ■ CODEWORDS Puzzle Decipher the code to complete the crossword grid. Each square is marked with a number corresponding with one letter of the alphabet. Look for patterns and use your powers of deduction to crack the code! ■ WORD GRID Puzzle Slide the tiles from the edge of the grid into the blank squares to spell out words. Unlike a regular crossword, there are no clues so instead you'll have to use logic to choose between the available letters for each square. ■ QUOTE FALLS Puzzle Place the letter tiles from each column into the correct squares on the grid to spell out a famous quotation! ■ BRITISH CRYPTICS Crossword The ultimate challenge - cryptic crosswords use their own obscure rules to hide the answer in the clue, using anagrams, double meanings, and a host of other subtle tricks. If you get completely stumped on a clue, you can swap it out for an easier, non-cryptic alternative. ■ FACT OF THE DAY Curious facts to puzzle the mind! ■ MISSING LETTERS Solve the curious conundrum, reveal the word. Also look out for special timed events! Complete all the core challenges to earn the title of Crossword Superstar! + Solve all 100,000+ clues + Complete all 11,000+ puzzles + Collect all 45 trophies + Complete all 57 quests + Unlock all 10 achievements SUPPORT Please select the [HELP] option from the Pause Menu (the gear icon at the top-right of the game screen) if you require assistance. If you require further assistance or are unable to access the in-game help, you can contact us via email: support@puzzling.com Crossword is free to play, but contains optional paid items to unlock content more quickly. LATEST NEWS www.puzzling.com facebook.com/getpuzzling bsky.app/profile/puzzling.com

About

5 LEXIS

Features
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One Bucket. Four Rounds. No Mercy. Welcome to 5 Lexis, the party game that turns your inside jokes and secret memories into a high-stakes competition. It’s simple to learn, but hilariously hard to master. HOW IT WORKS: Every player adds 5 words (Lexis) to the digital bucket. It can be anything: your best friend’s middle name, that weird inside joke from 2018, or a celebrity everyone loves to hate. Once the words are in, the game begins! THE CHALLENGE: You’ll face the same set of words through four increasingly difficult rounds. You’ll need a sharp memory and a lack of shame to win: Round 1: Taboo – Talk your head off! Describe the word anyway you can. Round 2: One Word – Be precise. You only get ONE word to trigger your team's memory. Round 3: Mime – Silence! Use your body and your acting skills to get the point. Round 4: Sounds – Only noises allowed. Good luck explaining "Paris" with just a beep! WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Personalized Gameplay: Since you enter the words, every game is unique to your friend group. Memory Matters: The words don’t change, so pay attention! What was easy in Round 1 becomes a puzzle in Round 4. High Stakes: Skipping a word gives a point to the other team. Choose wisely! Fully Customizable: Tweak the settings to play your favorite rounds or shorten the timer for a "hard mode" experience. Whether you're at a house party, a family dinner, or just hanging out, 5 Lexis is the ultimate way to see who in your group is the most creative (and who has the worst memory). Download 5 Lexis today and let the games begin!

Screenshots

Crossword4 screens
5 LEXIS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5 LEXIS at none against Crossword's 11. 5 LEXIS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crossword sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 5 LEXIS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crossword ships an update every 6 weeks, 5 LEXIS weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crossword versus 5 LEXIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossword5 LEXIS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (43K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings43K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppyNation Ltd.Monica Odysseos

Bugs and requests

Crossword

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

5 LEXIS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Crossword

One-time11
  • Coins Starter Pack$0.99
  • Coin Doubler$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
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  • Tokens Starter Pack$0.99
  • Coins Booster Pack$2.99
  • Tokens Booster Pack$2.99
  • Coins Super Pack$4.99
  • Tokens Super Pack$4.99
  • Coins Mega Pack$9.99
  • Tokens Mega Pack$9.99
  • Coins Ultra Pack$19.99
None

5 LEXIS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crossword free?
Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5 LEXIS free?
5 LEXIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crossword or 5 LEXIS have ads?
Crossword shows ads; 5 LEXIS does not.
Which is updated more often, Crossword or 5 LEXIS?
Crossword ships an update every 6 weeks, and 5 LEXIS weekly. Most recently, Crossword was updated on October 26, 2026 and 5 LEXIS on September 14, 2026.

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