Crossword Plus: the Puzzle App Reviews

by Sahara J J

Kicks off before solving

by Captain Banana Hammock

The layout of the clues is annoying, some of the clues are just poor/lazy attempts ("...-utan, ape" is orangutan), and some of the answers aren't even correct words. ("Laughing animal" is hyena, not hyaena. "Owing money" is "in debt", not "in dept", yet this is what the puzzle says is correct. Horrible game

by Egore 4589

First off, I did not care for the puzzle clues within the black boxes with arrows pointing to where they go. Very distracting. I was also very disappointed that there were fillable, adjacent letters that were not required to make a word or have a clue...that is the point of a crossword puzzle after all! I did like the pop up that let you know when certain percentages of the puzzle were complete, but did NOT like the full screen pop up ads. I had 3-4 in one half hour puzzle. My last suggestion for improvement is to have a "fit to screen" option so that you don't have to scroll/swipe around the puzzle to see the whole thing.

by Asdfgfdfgh

As an easy crossword puzzle, which is what I want, this is the best I've found in 'the store'. However one major problem is that once every ten or so puzzles you will finish a puzzle and the game locks you out from starting the next puzzle. The game is set up such the next puzzle is automatically presented after completion of the previous, this goes into a loop once in a while and even though you have properly completed the puzzle and have plenty of puzzles, that you paid for, remaining the game won't let proceed to the next and menus won't allow you to override this.
I pay for intermediate puzzles regularly and though I find them a little expensive I think they are good easy puzzles with the exception of the occasional word that nobody would ever get.

by Floater52

This is a nice app but not enough different words from puzzle to puzzle as a lot of the answers are repetitive. Another problem is when the puzzle is complete sometimes it doesn't clear and you have to click next puzzle and abandon the one you just completed. A few puzzles down the road that puzzle returns. I would pay for the ad removal but not until the abandon the puzzle problem is fixed. These puzzles are almost identical to the Clean Crossword App that has a lot of the same problems.

by Thiyeni

Not very well thought out

by Rowena1126

I definitely recommend this game. The easy level is a good way to get started, not too hard but not too easy either. I’m looking forward to continue to learn with these puzzles!!

One suggestion if you can keep the “reveal” or mark error as a button in front instead of going to menu all the time. Allow for players to set up showing the errors

by Grand22

Fun!

by Mek51

After working several puzzles, it dawned on me that the game MUST be of British origin since many clues and answers are definitely from across the pond. This makes it especially challenging for us Yankees. Also, I came across one clue that pointed to the wrong boxes, which has me particularly suspicious if I cannot solve a particular puzzle. I start wondering if the creator forgot to change one of the clues or something. Not being able to trust the clue when it's something like "young ram", will keep you on your toes.

by Floydl2003

Would like to get the additionl puzzles I paid apple for twice

by Big Wheezie

Good skill level choice. Easy to use

by Silver Loud

They are all wonderful no matter what the level. The presentation is great and they are very relaxing! If it wasn't for housework, (ugly 4-letter word), could enjoy it longer. I highly recommend them.

by Seatac33

PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION ON THE DOWNLOAD PAGE. This is a BRITISH app, and they are NOT taking liberties with spelling. They are merely using the Queen's english as they have been educated to do! Remember, they were a country long before we Americans ever were, and WE are the ones who took liberties with OUR grammar and spelling!

I feel CrosswordPlus is very well done, and I like the way that they have incorporated the clues right within the playing field rather than having to keep scrolling elsewhere to find the clues. I give the developers A+++++ for a job well done!

by Peginyuma

I like how the clues are in the puzzle. No having to change screens to look at them. Even though it is slightly larger than an IPad screen I didn't think it was too much of a bother. Still not sure how the solved % works because I have solved all of the easy ones and it still only shows 5% solved. But I'm ok with that. Nice product.

by Zebrawatcher

I always thought crossword puzzles were full of abstract vocabulary that was not relevant to the words or clues. I was wrong! I do not enjoy action games that most people do. I have found a game that not only is fun but challenges you to think out of the box. I like the help features, especially the find letter and mark errors. It gives you just enough of a hint to allow you look at the word(s) another way. I can't wait to open the game. I have found that if I close the puzzle for a while and come back to it, I have new perspective. I would highly recommend CrosswordPlus.

by Excarb

Very addictive - I want more!

by Heathermcgu

Very enjoyable puzzle. Great layout and interaction.

by Aichdot

Enjoyable. Difficulty levels make it fun for all

by Elly Bella

Love these crosswords but they ran out of puzzles.

by Gameryhigh

Fun alternative to typical crossword puzzles. Options are well organized making this puzzle easy to maneuver. Highly recommend!