Crossword Challenge
Word · Free · 4.7 out of 5 from 17,248 ratings
A brain-training crossword puzzle game with picture clues and daily challenges, but plagued by aggressive ads and unwanted browser redirects.
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GenreWord
PriceFree
Difficultymedium
Ad intensityhigh
In-app-purchase pressuremedium
Typical sessionshort
DeveloperNocturnal Games
Rating4.7 out of 5 from 17,248 ratings
What players like
- Picture clues add fresh twist to crosswords
- Relaxing and fun brain-training experience
- Dark mode support for comfortable play
- Daily mini levels and weekly tournaments
- Good vocabulary and logic skill building
Common complaints
- Ads freeze and crash the game repeatedly
- Malicious auto-opening ads redirect to Shein and adult sites without user interaction
- Ads pop up 2-3 times during single puzzle
- Can't exit ads; stuck in cancel loops requiring game restart
- Requires paid revives with no natural refresh timer
What real reviews say
★ Moving Letters don’t grab to move correctly
★ Ads There are way too many ads in this game.
★★★★★ Swap I’ve been playing for awhile and all of a sudden my swap thing doesn’t work It won’t let me swap my letters But I love the game
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Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-24. Last updated 2026-08-24.