Crossword Explorer

Name: Crossword Explorer
Rating: 4.9 (65829 reviews)
Author: PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd

By: PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd App

Daily Fun Tiny Crosswords!

Overview

Version:

1.160

Last updated: 2026-09-08

Ranking

#4,962 ▲ 13

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Crossword Explorer is a free, brain-boosting crossword game offering thousands of puzzles across a wide range of themes, sizes, and difficulty levels. From quick five-minute clues to challenging late-night tandems, there’s a crossword for every mood and skill.

Enjoy daily challenges, track your progress with achievements, customize your experience with themes and backgrounds, and get hints and tips to keep solving. Educational by design, it’s a fun way to expand vocabulary and sharpen language skills while you play.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Education Entertainment

By:

PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd

Rating:

4.90

(65,829) 579 new ratings

Version:

1.160 Last updated: 2026-09-08

Version code:

891030019

Creation date:

2020-09-14

Compatible devices:

Size:

374.49MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-15

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 4,962 ▲ 13

For Developers

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Developed by:

PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crossword-explorer/id1512407890

Website:

https://playsimple.in

User Reviews

Crossword Explorer offers solid crossword gameplay and engaging puzzles, and several long-time users enjoy the experience. However, reviews consistently highlight major drawbacks: pervasive ads that interrupt play, even after purchasing ad-free; ads sometimes opening Safari; performance problems like lag and freezes; occasional clue inaccuracies and repeated words; and monetization frustrations with pricing and refunds. Overall, the game is enjoyable when it runs smoothly, but the ad load and reliability issues drive many users to consider alternatives.

Pros

Enjoyable, addictive crossword gameplay.
Solid puzzle content and engaging clues.
Long-time users report continued enjoyment and loyalty.
Gameplay is smooth when not interrupted by ads.

Cons

Pervasive ads, including long ones, and ad-free option often not honored.
Ads sometimes open Safari or external links, interrupting play.
Performance issues: lag, freezes, slow responses, black screen on load.
Clue/word accuracy issues and occasional repetition of words.
Monetization frustration: high cost for ad-free and inconsistent refunds/updates.