Best Crossword Creator Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating

18 free apps & games

Updated October 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 October 2026.

Compare top Crossword Creator Apps & Games (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Cruciverbalist	Free	4.4★ (30)	No	No	Sep 2026
2	CWC – CrossWord Creator	Free	3.7★ (7)	No	Yes	May 2026
3	Crossword Maker Omniglot	Free	4.0★ (62)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
4	Crossword - by puzzling.com	Free	4.5★ (43K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
5	Crossword Puzzle: Cruzzo	Free	—	No	Yes	Sep 2026
6	Crossword Generator	Free	—	—	No	Sep 2026
7	Crossword answers & clues	Free	—	No	No	Oct 2026
8	Word Cross: Crossword Games	Free	—	Yes	Yes	May 2026

Top Picks for Crossword Creator

#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.

#2

CWC – CrossWord Creator by Russell Harper

Strong Contender

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.

#3

Crossword Maker Omniglot by Mohit Singi

#1 AI Import Creator Generator

Worth Considering

4.0(62 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

Crossword - by puzzling.com

Crossword - by puzzling.com

Crossword - by puzzling.com

The World's Biggest Puzzle

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

free with in-app purchases

Crossword Puzzle: Cruzzo

Crossword Puzzle: Cruzzo

Crossword Puzzle: Cruzzo

Daily word grids for your mind

Crossword Generator

Crossword Generator

Crossword Generator

by Felix Elliott

🎬 Entertainment

Crossword answers & clues

Crossword answers & clues

Crossword answers & clues

Crossword Solver & Helper

Word Cross: Crossword Games

Word Cross: Crossword Games

Word Cross: Crossword Games

70,000 English Words 800 Games

CrossWord Puzzle Generator

CrossWord Puzzle Generator

CrossWord Puzzle Generator

Teacher Resources Puzzle

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

Crosswordy: Daily Crosswords

Crosswordy: Daily Crosswords

Crosswordy: Daily Crosswords

Crossword Builder & Player

Enjoy a new crossword puzzle daily in multiple sizes, with tools to create and share your own. Access an archive of past puzzles and print them for offline solving. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features.

Daily puzzles in three sizesBuild and customize your own crosswordsShare puzzles via link

Lexumen: Daily Crossword

Lexumen: Daily Crossword

Lexumen: Daily Crossword

Daily crosswords that teach

Crossword AI: Word Puzzle Game

Crossword AI: Word Puzzle Game

Crossword AI: Word Puzzle Game

Daily Brain Games, Play Free

Generate custom crosswords based on any theme you choose, from your favorite shows to personal interests. Enjoy unlimited puzzles offline with various difficulty levels and multiple languages. Play daily challenges to maintain your streak.

AI-generated custom crosswordsUser-defined themesUnlimited offline play

free with in-app purchases

Crossword Puzzle Redstone

Crossword Puzzle Redstone

Crossword Puzzle Redstone

Human-made crossword puzzles

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

free with in-app purchases

Crossword Puzzle Maker

Crossword Puzzle Maker

Crossword Puzzle Maker

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

Daily Crossword Solver

Daily Crossword Solver

Daily Crossword Solver

Solve crosswords easy!

by Satoshi Horiguchi

Design custom crossword puzzles with a flexible grid and cell coloring options. Edit clues in a dedicated view and share your creations with friends via email.

Create crossword puzzlesRandom grid generationCell coloring customization

free with in-app purchases

Crossivo - Broken Crossword

Crossivo - Broken Crossword

Crossivo - Broken Crossword

by OGULCAN YAYLA

Crossword Puzzle Universe

Crossword Puzzle Universe

Crossword Puzzle Universe

Relax playing Crossword puzzle

Engage in challenging American-style grid crossword puzzles with fresh content added monthly. Perfect for all skill levels, this app offers a fun way to expand vocabulary and sharpen your mind. Enjoy daily themes, rewards, and a zoom feature for an enhanced experience.

Thousands of puzzles for all levelsPinch to zoom functionalityDaily Classic and Mini Crosswords

free with in-app purchases

Wordapp : Crossword Maker

Wordapp : Crossword Maker

Wordapp : Crossword Maker

Crossword Generator

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

free with in-app purchases

Crossword Light

Crossword Light

Crossword Light

Crosswords to go!

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

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Crossword Creator

What are the best crossword creator apps & games for iPhone?

Cruciverbalist tops our crossword creator apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 30 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free crossword creator apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 18 of the top crossword creator apps & games we rank are free to download, including Cruciverbalist and CWC – CrossWord Creator.

Does Cruciverbalist have ads or in-app purchases?

Cruciverbalist has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many crossword creator apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 250+ crossword creator apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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