Best Crossword Creator Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating

18 free apps & games

Updated September 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 September 2026.

Compare top Crossword Creator Apps & Games (September 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	Sep 2026
4	Crossword Puzzle Redstone	Free	4.8★ (115K)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
5	Crossword - by puzzling.com	Free	4.5★ (43K)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
6	Crossword Duel:Spelling Clues	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
7	Strands : Uncover Words	Free	1.3★ (8)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
8	CrossWord Ex	Free	—	No	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 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 - 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 Duel:Spelling Clues

Crossword Duel:Spelling Clues

Crossword Duel:Spelling Clues

Crossword Explorer & Wordgrams

Strands : Uncover Words

Strands : Uncover Words

Strands : Uncover Words

Strands Word Search , Puzzles

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

free with in-app purchases

Enjoy hundreds of free crossword puzzles designed for casual play on your iPhone or iPad. Features include voice input, hints, and Game Center integration. This app offers a completely ad-free experience.

Hundreds of free crossword puzzlesVoice input supportHint system

🎬 Entertainment

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

Crosswords Maestro

Crosswords Maestro

Crosswords Maestro

Solve your own crossword

Improve your word power

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

Joinery: Daily Crosswords

Joinery: Daily Crosswords

Joinery: Daily Crosswords

by David Cummings

Dynamic Crosswords

Dynamic Crosswords

Dynamic Crosswords

by Moon's Information Technology Ltd

Grid Genius: AI Crosswords

Grid Genius: AI Crosswords

Grid Genius: AI Crosswords

Crossword Maker, Daily Puzzles

Crossword Arena

Crossword Arena

Crossword Arena

Real-Time Crossword Battles

AI-Powered Crossword Solver

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

Puzzle Party Crosswords

Puzzle Party Crosswords

Puzzle Party Crosswords

Play crosswords with friends

Engage in daily crosswords with friends in real-time multiplayer modes. Choose to collaborate on filling the grid or compete to claim the most squares. Enjoy a new puzzle daily with various difficulty levels and a backlog of past puzzles.

Real-time multiplayerCo-op and competitive modesDaily new puzzles

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

Crossword: Word & Brain Puzzle

Crossword: Word & Brain Puzzle

Crossword: Word & Brain Puzzle

Master Words, Unlock Levels

FAQ about Crossword Creator

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

Cruciverbalist tops our crossword creator apps & games ranking as of September 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 September 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 September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What can I do with this app?

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.

How does the word suggestion feature work?

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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