Best Japanese Crossword Apps & Games

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Out of 248+ japanese crossword apps and games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Japanese Crossword Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1J-crosswordsJ-crosswordsFree4.8★ (23)NoYesOct 2026
2Nonograms KatanaNonograms KatanaFree4.8★ (6.8K)NoYesNov 2026
3Japanese Crossword BrainJapanese Crossword BrainFree——NoJul 2026
4Nonogram: Japanese CrosswordsNonogram: Japanese CrosswordsFree4.4★ (21)NoYesOct 2026
5Nonograms CrossMeNonograms CrossMeFree4.7★ (2.3K)YesYesNov 2026
6My Senpai: Japanese CrosswordMy Senpai: Japanese CrosswordFree5.0★ (1)YesYesOct 2026
7Pict CrosswordPict CrosswordFree—YesYesNov 2026
8Thoroughly CrossWordThoroughly CrossWordFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Japanese Crossword

J-crosswords#1

J-crosswords by Michael Hominick

Japanese crossword puzzles
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.8(23 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Engage with over 9,000 Japanese words through interactive crossword puzzles. Study vocabulary categorized by difficulty level, from beginner to advanced, and unlock scenic artwork from Japan as you progress. The app offers flexible input methods and supports multiple languages for clues.

Nonograms Katana#2

Nonograms Katana by Ucdevs Interaction DOO

Sharpen your mind!
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.8😊(6.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Engage in logic puzzles where you fill cells based on numerical clues to reveal hidden pictures. This app offers a vast collection of puzzles, tools for marking cells, and options to create and share your own challenges.

What We Love

  • 👍 Lots of puzzles
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 👍 Minimal ads
  • 👍 Challenging puzzles
  • 👍 User-created puzzles
  • 👍 Satisfying to complete
  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🐛 Puzzle progress loss
  • 🐛 Ads not working
  • 🐛 Freezing issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems
  • 🔍 Lack of difficulty ratings
  • 🔍 Small buttons/controls

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FAQ about Japanese Crossword

What are the best japanese crossword apps & games for iPhone?
J-crosswords tops our japanese crossword apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 23 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top japanese crossword apps & games we rank are free to download, including J-crosswords and Nonograms Katana.
J-crosswords has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ japanese crossword apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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