# Astraware Kriss Kross

> Fit the words into the grid!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id592693877](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id592693877)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id592693877`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Astraware Limited
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (188 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.93.003
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-02
- **First published:** 2013-02-20
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/astraware-kriss-kross/id592693877)
- **Website:** [https://astraware.com/krisskross](https://astraware.com/krisskross)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.astraware.com/privacy](http://www.astraware.com/privacy)

## Description

Kriss Kross challenges you to fit the given words into a grid. Each puzzle tests your deduction and forward planning as words may fit in multiple spots. The extension features four Daily puzzles with a global leaderboard, a Weekender puzzle every Friday, and 60 built-in puzzles of varying sizes and difficulties.

New endless puzzle streams unlock more puzzles after watching ads or completing short surveys. Enjoy an intuitive interface that works in landscape on iPad, save slots for multiple puzzles, and the Puzzles Plus subscription for unlimited puzzles and ad-free play. The collection also cross-promotes Astraware’s other word games for extra variety.

## Rankings

- #105,571 — Overall

## Review summary

Players largely love Kriss Kross for its soothing, brain‑teasing daily puzzles and easy, intuitive play. Many praise the quality and variety of puzzles and helpful support. However, recurrent issues include crashes and instability after updates, monetization via stamps that limits free play, and updates that degrade word‑grabbing mechanics, plus some UI/readability shortcomings on smaller screens. Despite these drawbacks, fans keep returning for the daily puzzle ritual and the game's challenging yet approachable style, balanced by optional paid packs and broad device compatibility.

### Pros

- Daily, relaxing word puzzles that provide mental exercise and stress relief, with engaging daily content.
- Easy to learn with intuitive drag-and-drop controls and forgiving gameplay.
- Strong, varied puzzle library and consistently praised puzzle quality across Astraware games.
- Good support and compatible across devices (works on iOS 10.3 and tablets).

### Cons

- Update-induced crashes and instability on multiple devices (XR, iPad, etc.) that can make the game unplayable.
- Monetization gating free play via stamps and limited daily access, with surveys often unavailable.
- Update changes that degrade gameplay, making word selection slower or harder to grab.
- UI/readability issues on smaller screens (large text, blue colors) and desire for a more scalable UI.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id592693877)