Report updated Mar 31, 2026
Arrow Crosswords
v2.0.24355Word game enthusiasts, crossword puzzle fans, and players of social word games like Scrabble or Words with Friends.
What Is Arrow Crosswords?
Launched May 17, 2024
Updated Jan 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
A unique crossword format featuring clues placed directly inside the squares, including pictorial hints.
A turn-based, cooperative yet competitive puzzle experience where players solve the board together while aiming for the highest score.
An AI-driven or virtual opponent/instructor available for spontaneous solo gameplay.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate engaging gameplay, but report excessive advertising.”
What Users Love
I absolutely love this game but the massive amounts of intrusive ads irritate me
I love the game play itself
Pain Points
An Insane amount of ADS!!!!!
There is an OBSCENE amount of LONG 1 of 3 ads
High confidence · 99 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trivia | Grossing | #33 | ▲2 |
| Word | Grossing | #90 | ▲7 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Innovative Scandinavian-style gameplay
- Strong chart performance
- High user engagement with core mechanics
Cons
- Intrusive ad frequency
- Critical progress-saving bugs
- Lack of ad-free monetization options
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Implement ad-free subscription model
- Fix critical UX bugs to reduce churn
- Expand social/community features
Market Threats
- High user churn due to ad frustration
- Potential for competitors to clone format
- Dependency on ad-revenue stability
What are the key takeaways?
Arrow Crosswords is a frustrating games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.8/5 rating from 10.5K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay, though excessive advertising remains a common concern.
Best for: Word game enthusiasts, crossword puzzle fans, and players of social word games like Scrabble or Words with Friends.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The app follows a standard mobile game monetization model, focusing on high engagement to drive ad-based revenue, though the current implementation is overly aggressive.
iOS Version
2.0.24355
Android Version
2.0.24355
Release Date
May 17, 2024
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
FunCraft, Inc