# Cross Virus vs Flow Free

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cross Virus at none against Flow Free's 12. Cross Virus also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Flow Free's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow Free sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Cross Virus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flow Free holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 5.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Cross Virus's written reviews are positive against 82% of Flow Free's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cross Virus ships an update every 26 months, Flow Free every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Virus | Flow Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-virus/id944133247/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-warps/id1252460942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHIEHIRO HASHIZUME](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross Virus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-virus/id944133247)

A puzzle game where players strategically place blocks to contain and minimize the growth of viruses. The objective is to limit the spread of viruses by blocking their paths, preventing them from growing uncontrollably.

**Highlights:** Strategic block placement, Virus growth containment, Minimize virus count, Cross-directional virus growth, Touch-based controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-warps/id1252460942)

Connect matching colored pipes to create a flow across the board, ensuring no pipes cross or overlap. Solve hundreds of challenging puzzles, with new daily levels available. Enjoy a relaxing or time-trial experience with smooth controls and engaging graphics.

**Highlights:** Warp paths across the board, Connect matching colors, Cover the entire board, Hundreds of free puzzles, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pastel Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Rainbow Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fall Harvest Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Chill Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🧠 Challenging gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful colors
- 🧩 Satisfying to solve

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Puzzles can be too difficult
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔇 Ads ignore sound settings
- 🔒 Progress not saved after reinstall
- 🔘 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing app freezes
- Inability to close ads or return to game

**Requested features**

- More levels and packs
- Ability to connect dots through warps
- Option to disable flashing/bouncing completion indicators
- Separate names for each Flow Free game
- Ability to share/compete puzzles with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Virus free?

Cross Virus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flow Free free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cross Virus or Flow Free?

Flow Free is rated higher. Cross Virus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Flow Free averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Cross Virus or Flow Free have ads?

Both Cross Virus and Flow Free show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cross Virus or Flow Free?

Cross Virus ships an update every 26 months, and Flow Free every 5 months. Most recently, Cross Virus was updated on June 23, 2026 and Flow Free on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*