# Crossword Helper

> Word

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id350386767](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id350386767)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id350386767`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AFKSoft
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (58 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2
- **Last updated:** 2016-11-14
- **First published:** 2010-01-15
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crossword-helper/id350386767)
- **Website:** [http://www.afksoft.com](http://www.afksoft.com/)

## Description

AFKSoft Crossword Helper is a free Chrome extension that helps you solve crossword puzzles by entering the known letters of a word. It returns a list of possible answers and lets you tap any option to view definitions or synonyms, helping you narrow down the correct word.

Key features include fast startup, quick and simple search as you type, a powerful pattern searcher for blanks, dictionary and thesaurus lookups, and support for British and American English. Your last search is saved for convenience, and an internet connection is needed for definitions.

## Rankings

- #185,440 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise Crossword Helper for solving crosswords and its broad vocabulary with quick definitions, and note it’s a handy daily resource. However, intrusive ads and pop-ups severely degrade the experience, often redirecting to the App Store or browser and interrupting gameplay. Many users report the app becoming unusable due to ad overload, while a few still find it useful when used without interruptions. Overall, the app’s value is overshadowed by an ad-heavy UX.

### Pros

- Helps solve crosswords quickly with a large vocabulary.
- Easy-to-use interface with short, helpful word definitions.
- Useful for British crosswords.
- Daily-use crossword helper that many users rely on.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and pop-ups interrupting usage.
- Ads frequently redirect to the App Store or a browser, hijacking the app.
- Ad overload can make the app effectively unusable during use.
- Full-screen and long ads between actions disrupt solving.

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