# One Clue Crossword

> Picture Puzzles

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1058317706](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1058317706)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1058317706`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AppyNation Ltd.
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (37,239 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.50.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-29
- **First published:** 2016-02-03
- **Size:** 298 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/one-clue-crossword/id1058317706)
- **Website:** [https://www.puzzling.com/games/one-clue-crossword/](https://www.puzzling.com/games/one-clue-crossword/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.appynation.com/appynation-privacy-policy/](http://www.appynation.com/appynation-privacy-policy/)

## Description

One Clue Crossword reimagines crosswords as picture puzzles. Each puzzle presents a single image from which every word can be deduced. It’s easy to learn, but with 1000+ puzzles (including numerous Bonus puzzles) and 58 chapters, there’s plenty to explore. The fresh Mix-Up mode and end-of-chapter Guardian Puzzles test your word skills, while hundreds of photos—from people to places and animals—offer visual variety. Instant hints help you reveal the next letter or remove unused letters as you progress.

The game is free to play with optional paid items to unlock puzzles faster; you can disable in-app purchases in your device settings if you prefer. For help, use the in-game Help option or contact support at support@puzzling.com.

## Rankings

- #7,823 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the game for its challenging, engaging puzzles and daily content, describing it as addictive and mentally stimulating. However, repeated complaints center on ad bombardment and reward failures, plus intrusive Safari redirects that interrupt play. Several reviews report crashes or the app stopping unexpectedly, and others note a slow pace of new puzzles or updates. Together, these issues often overshadow the positive puzzle experience, suggesting the app would benefit from reducing ad friction, fixing redirect bugs, improving stability, and delivering more timely new content.

### Pros

- Challenging, mentally engaging puzzles that force you to think and focus.
- Addictive and rewarding, with daily puzzles that players look forward to.
- Fun and fast-paced with a refreshing word/photo crossword concept.
- Appeals to a wide range of players and ages; accessible and satisfying.
- The puzzle setup encourages learning and thinking outside the box.

### Cons

- Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay and sometimes fail to deliver promised rewards.
- Intrusive redirects to Safari/web pages that interrupt solving and feel invasive.
- Occasional crashes or the game stopping unexpectedly.
- Slow or infrequent updates and a lack of new puzzles/content.
- Some bugs related to updates or ads impacting the user experience.

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