Best Offline Crossword Puzzle Apps

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the offline crossword puzzle apps category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Offline Crossword Puzzle Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Crossword Puzzle RedstoneCrossword Puzzle RedstoneFree4.8★ (115K)YesYesOct 2026
2Wordscapes Search - Word GameWordscapes Search - Word GameFree4.9★ (189K)YesYesOct 2026
3Daily Themed Crossword PuzzlesDaily Themed Crossword PuzzlesFree4.7★ (139K)YesYesOct 2026
4Classic Crossword PuzzlesClassic Crossword PuzzlesFree4.5★ (8.7K)YesYesOct 2026
5Crossword - by puzzling.comCrossword - by puzzling.comFree4.5★ (43K)YesYesOct 2026
6Crossword Master - Word PuzzleCrossword Master - Word PuzzleFree4.8★ (160K)YesYesOct 2026
7CrosswordCrosswordFree4.6★ (5.5K)NoYesOct 2026
8Astraware CrosswordsAstraware CrosswordsFree4.7★ (330)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Offline Crossword Puzzle Apps

Crossword Puzzle Redstone#1

Crossword Puzzle Redstone by REDSTONE GAMES LTDA

Human-made crossword puzzles
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.8😊(115K 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

  • 🚀 Great crosswords
  • 👍 Lots of choices
  • 👍 Enjoyable experience
  • 👍 Free with optional ad-free version
  • 👍 Customizable gameplay
  • 👍 Variety of difficulty levels
  • 👍 Favorite crossword writers
  • 👍 Responsive and accessible
  • 👍 Keeps brain active

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Incorrect answers
  • 🐛 Repeating words/clues
  • 🐛 Spelling/grammar issues
  • 🐛 Overly difficult clues
  • 🐛 Ads too frequent
  • 🐛 Keyboard issues
  • 🐛 Crashes on opening app
  • 🐛 Cluttered interface
  • 🐛 Puzzles not updating frequently enough
Wordscapes Search - Word Game#2

Wordscapes Search - Word Game by PeopleFun, Inc.

Relaxing brain puzzle games
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.9😊(189K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#25in Games
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Engage your mind with thousands of word puzzles set against beautiful scenic backdrops. This game blends elements of word search, anagrams, and crosswords for a relaxing yet challenging experience. Play offline and test your vocabulary with puzzles that start easy and quickly increase in difficulty.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Relaxing and calming
  • 👍 Helps with anxiety and stress
  • 🧠 Exercises the brain
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and music
  • 💰 No need to spend money to progress

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
  • 🔋 Overheats and drains battery
  • 📺 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
  • 🤔 Repetitive word puzzles and categories
  • 🤯 Difficulty does not increase enough
Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles#3

Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles by PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd

Fun New Crossword Every Day!
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.7😐(139K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#17in Games
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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.

What We Love

  • 🎯 Fun time waster
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing daily habit
  • 🧠 Keeps the brain healthy
  • 🤩 Crossword fun
  • 👍 Great daily entertainment

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🔁 Too repetitive
  • 💰 Coins are too expensive
  • 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
  • 🇺🇸 Too Americanized

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FAQ about Offline Crossword Puzzle Apps

What are the best offline crossword puzzle apps for iPhone?
Crossword Puzzle Redstone tops our offline crossword puzzle apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 115K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top offline crossword puzzle apps we rank are free to download, including Crossword Puzzle Redstone and Wordscapes Search - Word Game.
Crossword Puzzle Redstone shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ offline crossword puzzle apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.