Best Crossword Creator Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

If you already know Cruciverbalist, this is the deeper bench. 250+ crossword creator apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Crossword Creator Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CruciverbalistCruciverbalistFree4.4★ (30)NoNoMay 2026
2CWC – CrossWord CreatorCWC – CrossWord CreatorFree3.7★ (7)NoYesMay 2026
3Crossword Maker OmniglotCrossword Maker OmniglotFree4.0★ (59)YesYesSep 2026
4Crossword Puzzle RedstoneCrossword Puzzle RedstoneFree4.8★ (115K)YesYesSep 2026
5Crossword - by puzzling.comCrossword - by puzzling.comFree4.5★ (43K)YesYesSep 2026
6Crossword LightCrossword LightFree3.0★ (54)YesYesAug 2026
7Strands : Uncover WordsStrands : Uncover WordsFree1.3★ (8)YesYesAug 2026
8Just CrosswordsJust CrosswordsFree5.0★ (6)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Crossword Creator

Cruciverbalist#1

Cruciverbalist by Miranda Strand

The app for crossword creators
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.4(30 ratings)
Free
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Design and build your own crossword puzzles with customizable grid sizes and word lists. Get suggestions for words and phrases to complete your puzzles, then export them in various formats for sharing or submission.

CWC – CrossWord Creator#2

CWC – CrossWord Creator by Russell Harper

Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.7(7 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This utility assists in the creation of crosswords, handling complex grid design and word placement. It caters to both professionals needing efficient tools and casual users who want to quickly generate puzzles from their own word lists.

Crossword Maker Omniglot#3

Crossword Maker Omniglot by Mohit Singi

#1 AI Import Creator Generator
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.0(59 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create crossword puzzles in any language with AI import capabilities. Share your creations as images or PDFs and access examples for guidance. This app is ideal for educators and offers a pro version for advanced features.

More Crossword Creator apps to explore

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Crossword Puzzle Redstone
Crossword Puzzle Redstone
Crossword Puzzle Redstone
Human-made crossword puzzles
Free

Solve thousands of free crossword puzzles with various difficulty levels and themes. Enjoy a polished interface, smart hints, and offline play. Improve your vocabulary and challenge yourself daily with puzzles from top constructors.

Thousands of free crossword puzzlesFour difficulty levelsThemed and themeless puzzles
🎮 Games
(115K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Crossword - by puzzling.com
Crossword - by puzzling.com
Crossword - by puzzling.com
The World's Biggest Puzzle
Free

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.

Thousands of unique cluesHundreds of original puzzlesDaily themed puzzles
🎮 Games
(43K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Crossword Light
Crossword Light
Crossword Light
Crosswords to go!
Free

Solve daily crossword puzzles from various newspapers on your mobile device. Get hints, view clues, and track your progress. This light version includes 40 puzzles, with more available in the full version.

Daily crossword puzzlesHints availableView clues
🎮 Games
(54)
free with in-app purchases
7
Strands : Uncover Words
Strands : Uncover Words
Strands : Uncover Words
Strands Word Search , Puzzles
Free

Engage your mind with word puzzles that test your vocabulary and word-finding skills. Discover hidden words in grids across various categories and themes. Enjoy customizable difficulty and competitive multiplayer modes.

Hidden word discoveryVocabulary buildingHundreds of levels
🎮 Games
(8)
free with in-app purchases
8
Just Crosswords
Just Crosswords
Just Crosswords
1,000+ puzzles. Zero ads.
Free

Enjoy over 1,000 well-crafted crosswords with no ads, subscriptions, or accounts. Choose from multiple difficulty levels and sizes, with new puzzles added regularly. Play offline and track your progress with local profiles.

Over 1,000 puzzlesFour difficulty tiersThree puzzle sizes
🎮 Games
(6)
paid
9
Crossword Explorer+
Crossword Explorer+
Crossword Explorer+
Daily Trivia Crossword Puzzles
Free

Engage your mind with daily crossword puzzles and trivia. Access thousands of puzzles with new themes each day to expand your vocabulary and general knowledge. Play anytime, anywhere on your iOS device.

Daily new puzzlesThousands of puzzles availableVariety of daily themes
🎮 Games
(2.3K)
free
10
Crossword Clue Solver
Crossword Clue Solver
Crossword Clue Solver
The best Crossword Solver
Free

This app helps you solve crossword puzzles by searching for words based on clues or patterns. It offers a simple, quick, and effective way to overcome challenging word puzzles, requiring an internet connection to maintain an up-to-date wordlist.

Search by clueSearch by patternUp-to-date wordlist
🔍 Reference
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Minute Cryptic
Minute Cryptic
Minute Cryptic
Solve a daily cryptic clue
Free

Learn cryptic crosswords with a daily, handcrafted clue and a short video explanation. Features a hint system, progress tracking, and a beginner-friendly guide. Offers an optional membership for access to past clues, mini crosswords, and clue creation.

Daily cryptic cluesBite-sized video explanationsHint system and letter reveals
🎮 Games
(3)
freemium
12
Crossword
Crossword
Crossword
Improve your word power
Free

Enjoy over 750 professional crossword puzzles designed for casual play. This app offers a clean, ad-free experience with features like pinch zooming and landscape mode to enhance your word-solving sessions.

750+ professional puzzles45 free puzzlesPinch zooming grid
🎮 Games
(5.5K)
freemium
13
Daily Cryptic - Solve & Learn
Daily Cryptic - Solve & Learn
Daily Cryptic - Solve & Learn
Cryptic Crosswords & Puzzles
Free

Learn to solve cryptic crosswords with daily clues, progressive hints, and step-by-step explanations. Build your skills through a structured learning series and practice with weekly crosswords and monthly prize challenges.

Daily cryptic cluesProgressive hintsStep-by-step explanations
🎮 Games
(3)
free with in-app purchases
14
Omni Crosswords
Omni Crosswords
Omni Crosswords
Solve good crosswords daily
Free

Enjoy daily crosswords from major publications with this free and simple iOS app. It offers a quick solving experience with helpful features like error highlighting and customizable settings. Track your progress with statistics and compete with friends using the built-in timer.

Daily puzzles from major outletsError highlightingCustomizable settings
🎮 Games
(220)
free
15
Crossword Puzzle Maker
Crossword Puzzle Maker
Crossword Puzzle Maker
by Kwok Leung
$3.99

Easily create custom crossword puzzles with a title, answers, and clues. Personalize your puzzles with beautiful typefaces, backgrounds, and gradients. Save, edit, and share your creations as PDFs or PNGs.

Automatic crossword generationCustomizable typeface and backgroundSave and edit past puzzles
📚 Education
(45)
free
16
CrossWord Puzzle Generator
CrossWord Puzzle Generator
CrossWord Puzzle Generator
Teacher Resources Puzzle
$8.99

Create personalized crossword puzzles for educational or engagement purposes. Customize grid size and word descriptions to make learning fun and interactive for any subject.

Customizable grid sizePersonalized word descriptionsUnlimited puzzle generation
📚 Education
(11)
paid
17
Crossword Daily Puzzle
Crossword Daily Puzzle
Crossword Daily Puzzle
Solve crossword puzzle
Free

Engage in daily crossword puzzles with various themes and sizes. Utilize hint boosters to help solve challenging clues. Earn coins to play more and share your achievements with friends.

Daily crossword puzzlesMultiple grid sizesThemed puzzles
🎮 Games
(2)
free with in-app purchases
18
Wordapp : Crossword Maker
Wordapp : Crossword Maker
Wordapp : Crossword Maker
Crossword Generator
Free

Easily create custom crossword puzzles with automatic grid layout and a vast clue database. Save word lists, manually edit puzzles, and share your creations as images or standard puzzle files.

Automatic crossword grid layoutExtensive clue databaseLoad and save puzzles
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
19
Grid Genius: AI Crosswords
Grid Genius: AI Crosswords
Grid Genius: AI Crosswords
Crossword Maker, Daily Puzzles
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
20
Cross Check Words
Cross Check Words
Cross Check Words
CrossWord
Free
🎮 Games
(0)

FAQ about Crossword Creator

What are the best crossword creator apps & games for iPhone?
Cruciverbalist tops our crossword creator apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 30 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top crossword creator apps & games we rank are free to download, including Cruciverbalist and CWC – CrossWord Creator.
Cruciverbalist has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ crossword creator apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to create your own crossword puzzles from scratch. You can choose your grid size, fill in black squares and letters, and receive suggestions for valid words and phrases to complete your puzzle. It also allows you to export your finished puzzles.
The app includes a large built-in dictionary of over 550,000 English words, names, and phrases. It uses this list to suggest valid words and phrases that fit into partially filled rows and columns of your crossword grid, helping you complete it efficiently.

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