Clean Crosswords

Name: Clean Crosswords
Rating: 4.5 (1926 reviews)
Author: the binary family

By: the binary family App

1,800 Crossword Puzzles

Overview

Version:

5.1

Last updated: 2026-01-21

Ranking

#41,361 ▲ 2,897

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Designed for iPhone and iPad and the latest iOS, Clean Crosswords presents clues directly in the puzzle grid for easy viewing and hours of engaging play.

Written in classic British English, this collection features 1,800 puzzles that challenge and entertain crossword fans for weeks.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Education Entertainment

By:

the binary family

Rating:

4.50

(1,926) 1 new ratings

Version:

5.1 Last updated: 2026-01-21

Version code:

864725201

Creation date:

2014-01-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

229.06MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-27

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Ranking

# 41,361 ▲ 2,897

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Developed by:

the binary family

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clean-crosswords/id773100196

Website:

http://thebinaryfamily.com

User Reviews

Users praise Clean Crosswords for well-made, varied puzzles that are engaging and easy to use, with daily-play appeal and useful spelling/memory practice; some content is available in the free version. However, many reviews focus on downsides: intrusive ads that disrupt play and audio, stability issues causing crashes and blank screens after updates, and problems with clue quality and layout (outdated terms, British bias, misfits/arrows). Navigation and zoom can be awkward, and several players want more puzzles/content beyond the initial set. Overall, it’s strong in design but hampered by performance and content gaps.

Pros

Puzzles are very well put together and varied.
Challenging yet engaging; many users report they can't stop playing.
Easy to use and good for learning spelling and memory.
Free version offers clues/content without requiring payment and allows flexible, on-demand play.

Cons

Intrusive ads disrupt gameplay (including full-screen and audio ads in the free version).
Stability issues: crashes, freezes, or blank screens after updates and under certain ad conditions.
Clue/word quality problems: outdated terms, British bias, unclear or inconsistent clues and word fits.
Navigation/clue layout can be clunky: reading clues, arrows, and zoom controls can hinder play; new puzzle start can fail.
Content gaps: finishing the first set prompts a desire for more puzzles and additional content.