Best Ad-Free Crossword Apps

4.5😊(11K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Start your day with two new themed crossword puzzles daily, ranging from classic literature to movie magic. Enjoy a satisfying yet gentle challenge, with helpful hints and auto-check features. Solve puzzles offline and adjust text size for a comfortable, ad-free experience.

What We Love

🧠 Brain-stimulating puzzles
🎯 Variety of themes and difficulty levels
✨ Enjoyable and challenging experience
🧠 Helps keep the mind active
🕰️ Daily puzzles provide a routine activity

Room to Improve

💰 Subscription model can be expensive
🐛 Occasional errors in puzzle clues or answers
🤔 Some puzzles may be too difficult for casual users
🕰️ Limited number of free puzzles per month

Classic Crossword Puzzles by Appcano LLC

Play American Crosswords

Strong Contender

4.5😐(8.7K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#88in Games

Engage with classic American crossword puzzles designed for all skill levels. Choose from six grid sizes and utilize helpful features like error display and hints to solve word challenges. Track your progress and compete on leaderboards.

What We Love

💡 Convenient to play crosswords anywhere
👍 Great puzzles that are challenging but not too difficult
👍 Helpful for keeping the brain active
👍 Fun and enjoyable experience

Room to Improve

🐛 Misspelled words and incorrect answers in puzzles
🔍 Clues and answers that don't make sense
🔍 Inconsistent or confusing navigation and controls
🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
💰 Paywall for additional features or to remove ads

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword by The New York Times Company

Word, Number and Logic Puzzles

Worth Considering

Crossword Puzzle Redstone

4.8😊(293K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#1in Games

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Engage your mind with a daily collection of popular word, number, and logic puzzles. Enjoy classic challenges like Wordle and The Crossword, alongside new brain teasers. Track your progress and compete with friends.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent brain teasers
👍 Part of daily routine
👍 Great for the brain
👍 Perfectly acceptable way to waste time
👍 By far the best puzzle app
👍 Love the variety
👍 Fantastic casual gaming
👍 Worth every penny

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
🐛 Leaderboards and stats issues
🐛 Keyboard issues
🐛 Sync issues across devices
🐛 Ads in paid subscription
🐛 Unreliable streak tracking
🤔 Too many American-centric words and references
🤔 Missing some games from website

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