Best Sports Crossword Apps & Games

247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Out of 247+ sports crossword apps and games on iOS, 19 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 Sports Crossword Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Know Ball - Sports PuzzlesKnow Ball - Sports PuzzlesFree5.0★ (2)YesYesAug 2026
2Daily Themed Crossword PuzzlesDaily Themed Crossword PuzzlesFree4.7★ (135K)YesYesSep 2026
3Crossword UnlimitedCrossword UnlimitedFree4.4★ (3K)YesYesSep 2026
4GeoGuesser: Sports TriviaGeoGuesser: Sports TriviaFree4.2★ (6)YesYesSep 2026
5SportrixSportrixFree4.6★ (2.3K)YesYesSep 2026
6Daily POP Crossword PuzzlesDaily POP Crossword PuzzlesFree4.6★ (28K)YesYesSep 2026
7Crosswords With FriendsCrosswords With FriendsFree4.5★ (62K)YesYesSep 2026
8Crossword Puzzle RedstoneCrossword Puzzle RedstoneFree4.8★ (115K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Sports Crossword

Know Ball - Sports Puzzles#1

Know Ball - Sports Puzzles by Christian Lance

Daily Sports Puzzles!
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Test your sports knowledge with daily puzzles across major leagues. Compete with friends, build your streak, and unlock new challenges. Features multiple game modes for endless sports trivia fun.

Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles#2

Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles by PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd

Fun New Crossword Every Day!
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7😐(135K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#15in 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
Crossword Unlimited#3

Crossword Unlimited by Havos

Play three types of crossword
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.4😐(3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good brain exercise
  • 👍 Enjoyable way to pass time
  • 👍 Challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Varying difficulty levels

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Clues not matching answers
  • 🐛 Misleading or ambiguous clues
  • 🔍 Lack of cryptic clues
  • 📺 Intrusive ads
  • 💰 Paid version not removing ads as promised

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FAQ about Sports Crossword

What are the best sports crossword apps & games for iPhone?
Know Ball - Sports Puzzles tops our sports crossword apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top sports crossword apps & games we rank are free to download, including Know Ball - Sports Puzzles and Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles.
Know Ball - Sports Puzzles shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 247+ sports crossword apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Know Ball features daily puzzles across major sports leagues including the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and soccer. The puzzles are designed for fans of these popular sports.
You can create a private league by sharing a join code with friends. This allows you to compete on a season-long points leaderboard with a daily results feed and reactions.