Barred Crossword vs GridWords
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barred Crossword
This app offers an unlimited supply of automatically generated crosswords with customizable grids and difficulty. It supports multiple languages and features aids to help you solve puzzles, making it ideal for crossword enthusiasts.
- Unlimited auto-generated crosswords
- Configurable grid size and difficulty
- Multiple crossword grid types (Barred, British, Arrow)
- Thousands of clues
- Multi-language support
- Zoom and pan grid functionality
- Save and reload games
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Barred crosswords are similar to traditional crosswords, but they use black lines instead of black squares to separate the words. Advantages of barred crosswords are: • More words in the grid • Larger number of cross-overs for the words • You do not lose half the screen with black squares Other features include: • Each new game is created by the app automatically. Therefore you can play an unlimited number of crosswords!! • Very configurable game generator. You decide the grid size, difficulty and many other things • Many 1000's of clues • You can choose from three different types of crossword grid: British, Barred and Arrow • Generate crosswords tailored to your interests, ability, nationality and device size • You can zoom in & out of the grid, and move around. Play with large grids on small screens! • Ability to save games and reload games. Play many games at once, just like a crossword book! • Many aids to help you complete the crossword • Play crosswords in these languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Russian Also known as compact crosswords and word maze.
GridWords
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Discover the Ultimate Word Puzzle Challenge with GridWords Are you a fan of word games and brain teasers? Look no further than GridWords, the engaging word puzzle game designed to test your vocabulary skills and keep you entertained for hours. With its simple yet addictive gameplay, GridWords is perfect for players of all ages. How to Play GridWords: Form Words: Click on the letter tiles to create words. Words can range from 3 to 8 letters in length, offering a variety of challenges. Score Points: Words found in the app's extensive dictionary will earn you points and remove the used tiles from the grid. Limited Letter Tiles: Strategically use your letter tiles, but keep an eye out for bonus tiles that provide additional letters. Score Multipliers: Boost your score with special word score multipliers hidden within the grid. Need Help? Hints Available: Stuck on a tricky word? Use the 'Hint' feature to get a word suggestion or swap letters for vowels. Each word hint also includes a definition, allowing you to learn new words as you play. Why You'll Love GridWords: Intuitive Gameplay: Simply click on letters (they don’t need to be adjacent) and hit the green tick to submit. If the word is valid, you’ll score points and the tiles will disappear. Educational and Fun: GridWords not only entertains but also helps expand your vocabulary with every game. Cross-Device Compatibility: Enjoy seamless gameplay across multiple devices and screen sizes. Join the GridWords Community Today! Download GridWords now and embark on a word-finding adventure that will sharpen your mind and provide endless fun. Challenge yourself to see how many words you can discover and master the art of word puzzles with GridWords!
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GridWords at none against Barred Crossword's 1. Barred Crossword's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Barred Crossword sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. GridWords asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barred Crossword ships an update every 3 months, GridWords every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barred Crossword | GridWords |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Havos | Wayne Perry |
In-app purchases
Barred Crossword
- Supporter (no ads)$4.991 Year
GridWords
No in-app purchases
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