Crosswords

Name: Crosswords
Price: 9.99 USD
Rating: 4.1262136 (862 reviews)
Author: Stand Alone, Inc.

By: Stand Alone, Inc.

Crossword Puzzles right on your phone!

Features & Capabilities

Crosswords is a convenient Android app that lets you download and solve crossword puzzles from major newspapers around the world. Enjoy fresh puzzles daily, complete with hints and clue listings to enhance your solving experience. Whether you're a casual player or a crossword enthusiast, this app brings the challenge right to your handheld device. For further details and supported puzzles, visit the FAQ page.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

2.8.0.6 Last updated: 2026-03-25

Version code:

324

Creation date:

2010-02-22

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

6.62MB

Price:

9.99

Email:

in*****@standalone.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-29

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 446,313 ▲ 11

Other rankings

#187 in Game word (Gross) ▼ 5

Other platforms

Crosswords (v2026.3)

4.40

(574)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Stand Alone, Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.standalone.Crosswords

Email:

in*****@standalone.com

Website:

http://www.standalone.com/android/crosswords/faq

User Reviews

Users have praised Crosswords for its intuitive UI, lack of microtransactions, and long-term usability across devices. However, many report problems with frequent freezing, app becoming unresponsive, and losing puzzle entries upon app switching or inactivity. Importing .puz files is sometimes problematic, and some puzzle sources are no longer available. Despite issues, the developer has been responsive with updates that resolve some bugs.

Pros

Long-term user satisfaction; users have been using the app for years across multiple devices.
Clean and intuitive user interface appreciated by users.
No microtransactions, with paid version offering good value.
Good selection of puzzles including ability to import .puz files from various providers.
Developer is responsive and has provided updates to fix issues when contacted.

Cons

App frequently freezes or becomes unresponsive, requiring data deletion or reinstallation to fix.
Recent updates introduced bugs causing puzzle entries to be lost when switching apps or idling.
Importing .puz files is cumbersome and sometimes buggy, with file browsing defaults to inaccessible directories.
Certain puzzle providers have stopped participating, reducing available content.
Issues with keyboard input on some devices and versions.

Recent reviews

Deleted part of my last review so I can say the developer is fantastic. I appreciate them replying, and for the update. Old: I love this app, but it seems that I can't import puz files inside the app. 'Add from file' opens the /system folder, and my puzzles are in /storage/emulated/0 (The user accessable path)....

Ma*****, 2024-09-07

I really like this app. I wish there was a way to automate downloads from additional providers that are available via subscription or freely available online like Fireball or Universal daily. These are all importable from .puz files, but that takes a few steps and, as others have pointed out, importing .puz files can be wonky.