NYT Crossplay: Word Games vs We Are Cooking

How do NYT Crossplay: Word Games and We Are Cooking compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	NYT Crossplay: Word Games	We Are Cooking
Genre	Casual	Casual
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	medium	easy
Ad intensity	none	high
In-app-purchase pressure	none	medium
Typical session	medium	variable
Rating	4.9 / 5	4.8 / 5
Ratings count	213,025	23,306
Reviews say	What players like No in-app ads Multiplayer with friends and random opponents Built-in dictionary and word of the day	What players like Relaxing, no-fail gameplay Beautiful graphics and charming restaurant design Engaging character storylines and progression Common complaints Excessive ads interrupt gameplay constantly Ad removal doesn't always work despite payment Frequent crashes during levels and menus

NYT Crossplay: Word Games — A distraction-free multiplayer word game from the NYT where you compete against friends or random opponents by building words on a shared board. (rated medium difficulty, none ad pressure) We Are Cooking — A relaxing cooking simulation where you prepare dishes, upgrade your kitchen, and progress through charming restaurants at your own pace. (rated easy difficulty, high ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-25. Last updated 2026-08-25.