Best Entertainment Crossword Apps & Games

227+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to entertainment crossword or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 227+ iOS apps and games has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Top Picks for Entertainment Crossword

Crossword Puzzle Redstone#1

Crossword Puzzle Redstone by REDSTONE GAMES LTDA

Crossword lovers dream app
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(113K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Great crosswords
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Lots of choices
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Enjoyable experience
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Free with optional ad-free version

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Incorrect answers
  • ๐Ÿ› Repeating words/clues
  • ๐Ÿ› Spelling/grammar issues
Crossword Light#2

Crossword Light by Stand Alone, Inc.

Crosswords to go!
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽฎ Games
3.0(54 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

Crossword Puzzle Universe#3

Crossword Puzzle Universe by FBIG CORPORATION LTD

Relax playing Crossword puzzle
Worth Considering
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.6๐Ÿ˜Š(9.8K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ’ก Keeps brain active
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great game
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Challenging and enjoyable
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Fun way to pass time

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Spelling mistakes in puzzles
  • ๐Ÿ› Incorrect answers
  • ๐Ÿ› Freezing/crashing issues

More Entertainment Crossword apps to explore

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Crossword Quiz - Word Puzzles!
Crossword Quiz - Word Puzzles!
Crossword Quiz - Word Puzzles!
Crossword Puzzle Word Games!
Free

This app offers a fresh take on classic crossword puzzles, incorporating word descriptions, emoji combinations, and photos as clues. Earn coins to use for hints like revealing letters or solving puzzles, or unlock all categories with a subscription.

Multiple clue types (descriptions, emojis, photos)Earnable in-game coins for hintsHint options: expose letter, remove letters, solve puzzle
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(9.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles
Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles
Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles
Fun New Crossword Every Day!
Free

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.

New themed puzzle dailyHundreds of puzzles availableHints for difficult words
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(124K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Puzzle Page - Daily Games!
Puzzle Page - Daily Games!
Puzzle Page - Daily Games!
Crossword, Sudoku, Nonogram
Free

Engage your mind daily with a diverse collection of word, logic, number, and picture puzzles. Access over 2,000 past puzzles, special issues, and participate in events. Offers hints and difficulty options for all skill levels.

Daily new puzzle assortmentOver 20 puzzle varietiesCalendar view for past puzzles
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(73K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Crossword - Star of Words
Crossword - Star of Words
Crossword - Star of Words
Relaxing Word Crush Game
Free

Connect letters to form words and crush them in this relaxing word puzzle game. Enjoy beautiful backgrounds, calm music, and daily challenges to sharpen your mind and expand your vocabulary. Compete in weekend tournaments for rewards.

Connect and crush word stacksUnlimited grids and daily puzzlesBonus word finding
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(7.2K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Figgerits - Word Puzzle Games
Figgerits - Word Puzzle Games
Figgerits - Word Puzzle Games
Word Guess Cryptogram
Free

This app offers a unique word puzzle experience, combining logic puzzles and cryptograms. Decipher messages by using clues, matching letters to numbers, and solving grid riddles to train your brainpower and improve logic skills.

Logic puzzles and brain teasersCryptogram solvingWord guessing
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(58K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Crosswords Classic
Crosswords Classic
Crosswords Classic
by Stand Alone, Inc.
$9.99

Play daily crossword puzzles from various newspapers directly on your device. Download new puzzles, get hints, track your progress, and even sync with a Mac version. Offers a vast library of puzzles and competitive features.

Daily puzzle downloadsHints and clue lookupsSolve time tracking
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(73)
free with in-app purchases
10
Crossword Go!
Crossword Go!
Crossword Go!
A new fast-paced word battle
Free

Engage in thrilling, real-time crossword duels against opponents. Train your brain, expand your vocabulary, and strategize to outscore others. Enjoy daily challenges with word and picture clues for a dynamic word game experience.

Real-time crossword duelsVocabulary and strategy trainingWord and picture clues
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(71K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(1.4K)
free
12
Crossword Daily - Word Puzzle
Crossword Daily - Word Puzzle
Crossword Daily - Word Puzzle
Relax themed puzzle game
Free

Engage your mind with a unique blend of traditional and Scandinavian-style crosswords. Solve thousands of themed puzzles, learn new words, and track your progress with badges. Play offline or online for a relaxing yet challenging brain workout.

Scandinavian-style puzzlesThousands of free levelsHints and clues
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(828)
free with in-app purchases
13
Word Garden : Crosswords
Word Garden : Crosswords
Word Garden : Crosswords
Word Puzzle Game with anagrams
Free

This word puzzle game offers a relaxing and fun way to expand your vocabulary and improve spelling. Connect letters to form words, solve crosswords, and unlock hidden words. Enjoy beautiful garden backgrounds and play offline anytime, anywhere.

Connect letters to form wordsCrossword puzzle hintsOver 9000 puzzles
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(52K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Crosswords With Friends
Crosswords With Friends
Crosswords With Friends
A new crossword puzzle daily!
Free

Engage your mind with daily crossword puzzles featuring themes from current entertainment, pop culture, and sports. Compete with friends, earn rewards, and access a vast archive of puzzles. Offers mini and midi puzzles alongside themed daily challenges.

Daily themed crossword puzzlesMini and midi puzzlesLeaderboard competition with friends
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(62K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Crossword Unlimited
Crossword Unlimited
Crossword Unlimited
Play three types of crossword
Free

Enjoy an endless supply of custom-made crossword puzzles. Configure grid size, difficulty, and clue types to match your preferences. Save and reload games, and utilize helpful aids to solve challenging crosswords in multiple languages.

Unlimited custom crossword generationConfigurable grid size and difficultyThree crossword grid types (British, Barred, Arrow)
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
16
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
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(5.4K)
freemium
17
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
Play Word & Logic Game Puzzles
Free

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.

Daily Crossword puzzlesWordle word-guessing gameConnections category grouping
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(292K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Crossword US
Crossword US
Crossword US
Improve your word power
Free

Enjoy over 540 professional US-style crossword puzzles designed for casual play. This app offers a clean, ad-free experience with features like pinch zooming and landscape mode, perfect for improving your word power during short breaks.

540+ US-style crossword puzzles27 free puzzles includedNo ads
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Crossword - Word Hike
Crossword - Word Hike
Crossword - Word Hike
Daily Themed Puzzle and Logic
Free

Embark on a free crossword puzzle adventure that challenges your vocabulary and logic. Solve a vast array of puzzles, learn new words, and enjoy a dynamic experience with an intuitive interface. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Engaging crossword puzzlesDynamic puzzle experienceLearn new vocabulary
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(69K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Crossword Explorer
Crossword Explorer
Crossword Explorer
Daily Fun Tiny Crosswords!
Free

Engage your mind with a vast collection of daily crossword puzzles. Offers endless challenges, daily rewards, and progress tracking. Customize your experience with themes and utilize hints to improve your wordplay skills.

Endless crossword puzzlesDaily challenges and rewardsProgress tracking and achievements
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(61K)
free with in-app purchases