Best Crossword Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

If you already know NYT Games, this is the deeper bench. 249+ crossword apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top Crossword Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NYT Games: Wordle & CrosswordNYT Games: Wordle & CrosswordFree4.8★ (293K)YesYesSep 2026
2Daily Themed Crossword PuzzlesDaily Themed Crossword PuzzlesFree4.7★ (137K)YesYesSep 2026
3Classic Crossword PuzzlesClassic Crossword PuzzlesFree4.5★ (8.7K)YesYesSep 2026
4Crossword Puzzle RedstoneCrossword Puzzle RedstoneFree4.8★ (115K)YesYesSep 2026
5Crossword Master - Word PuzzleCrossword Master - Word PuzzleFree4.8★ (158K)YesYesSep 2026
6Wordscapes Search - Word GameWordscapes Search - Word GameFree4.9★ (189K)YesYesSep 2026
7Wordscapes - Word GameWordscapes - Word GameFree4.8★ (1.1M)YesYesSep 2026
8Crossword+Crossword+Free4.5★ (11K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Crossword

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword#1

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

Word, Number and Logic Puzzles
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
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
Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles#2

Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles by PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd

Fun New Crossword Every Day!
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7😐(137K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#17in Games
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Engage your mind with daily themed crossword puzzles. Enjoy a new puzzle every day, covering diverse topics like movies, sports, and technology. Improve vocabulary and general knowledge while having fun.

What We Love

  • 🎯 Fun time waster
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing daily habit
  • 🧠 Keeps the brain healthy
  • 🤩 Crossword fun
  • 👍 Great daily entertainment

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🔁 Too repetitive
  • 💰 Coins are too expensive
  • 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
  • 🇺🇸 Too Americanized
Classic Crossword Puzzles#3

Classic Crossword Puzzles by Appcano LLC

Play American Crosswords
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.5😐(8.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#94in Games
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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

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FAQ about Crossword

What are the best crossword apps & games for iPhone?
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword tops our crossword apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 293K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top crossword apps & games we rank are free to download, including NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword and Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles.
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ crossword apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app offers a variety of popular word, number, and logic puzzles. These include daily challenges like The Crossword, Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Sudoku, Strands, and more. There are puzzles for every skill level, with new ones available daily.
Key puzzle types include The Crossword, Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Sudoku, Strands, The Mini Crossword, Pips, Tiles, and Letter Boxed. Each offers a unique way to test your word-making, logic, or number skills.

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