Wordgrams - Crossword & Puzzle vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Wordgrams - Crossword & Puzzle's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Wordgrams - Crossword & Puzzle This App	Crossword Online: Word Cup Nemesis	2,186 Crosswords Contender	Penny Dell Jumbo Crosswords – Crossword Puzzles for Everyone! Peer	Сканворд.ру журнал Peer	Cryptic Crossword Peer	I Love Crosswords 2 Peer	FOURWORD: Stack & Spell New Kid	لعبة وصلة New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	FunCraft, Inc	Clever Apps Pte Ltd	Benjamin Lochmann	PuzzleNation	Andrey Vesnin	Teazel	Second Gear Games	Doug Hicks	Ahmad Almutairi
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Word	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	2.9 / 5	4.8 / 5	3.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	5.0 / 5	5.0 / 5
Ratings Count	22,321	37	8	98	610	1,026	182	1	2
Price	Free	Free	Free	$4.99	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Jan 27, 2021	Jul 22, 2018	Jul 10, 2014	Feb 14, 2014	Nov 25, 2014	Jun 24, 2013	Sep 21, 2018	Feb 4, 2026	May 7, 2026
Last Updated	Apr 7, 2026	Apr 6, 2026	Mar 11, 2021	May 18, 2016	Nov 15, 2025	Jan 26, 2026	Oct 11, 2022	Feb 23, 2026	May 21, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	negative	-	-	-	-	excellent	-	-	-
Score	25/100	-	-	-	-	88/100	-	-	-
Praises	Core crossword puzzle mechanics provide a relaxing and mentally stimulating daily habit for players	-	-	-	-	Cryptic crossword clues provide a challenging yet accessible learning curve for beginners	-	-	-
Complaints	Excessive ad frequency during gameplay disrupts the flow and makes the experience feel unplayable	-	-	-	-	British English terminology and slang create barriers for American users during puzzle solving	-	-	-
Requests	One-time purchase option to remove ads instead of the current recurring subscription model	-	-	-	-	Explanation of clue logic after puzzle completion would improve the learning experience	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Social competitive loop increases session frequency [Retention Metric] Scandinavian-style grid design differentiates from standard crossword apps [UI Mechanism] AI-opponent ensures immediate game availability [DAU/MAU Ratio]	-	-	Dell Magazines brand authority builds immediate user trust Alternate-clue mechanism creates a distinct solving experience Distraction-free environment appeals to traditionalists	-	Ad-free experience sustains high user satisfaction Tutorial logic lowers entry barriers for new players	Multimedia clue integration differentiates the core loop from static grid-based competitors Multi-language support enables broader international market penetration than single-language peers	Physics-based falling block mechanic [Market: Casual Puzzle] Ad-free and subscription-free value proposition [Pricing Strategy]	-
Weaknesses	Excessive ad frequency post-turn [Sentiment Data] High crash/freeze frequency during sessions [Technical Stability] Weekly subscription cost above category median [Pricing Strategy]	-	-	Static content library lacks recurring engagement loops $4.99 entry barrier limits casual user acquisition No major feature innovation in recent releases	-	British-centric slang limits US market penetration Lack of screen-awake settings causes session abandonment	Android-iOS rating gap of 0.15 stars suggests inconsistent performance across platforms Lack of social-cooperative modes limits retention compared to Wordgrams	No recurring revenue stream [Pricing Strategy] Limited content depth vs. progressive level-based rivals [Competitor: Wordscapes In Bloom]	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	freemium	paid	free	freemium	freemium	freemium	free
Momentum	Maintenance	-	Zombie	Zombie	Maintenance	Active	Zombie	Zombie	Intense
Update Cadence	4 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~7d avg	-	5 versions	1 versions	5 versions	5 versions	2 versions, ~1169d avg	1 versions	4 versions

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