Cryptic Crossword: iPhone vs Android
Cryptic Crossword by Teazel is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Games › Word PaidCryptic Crossword at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A premium mobile application offering 260 professional cryptic crossword puzzles with advanced solving tools, designed specifically for experienced word game enthusiasts. The app maintains strong paid rankings in the Word category across diverse markets including South Africa, Indonesia, UAE, and India, indicating consistent demand for niche puzzle content.
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App Store
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Google Play
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Cryptic Crossword downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 10+ | 100k+ |
| Google Play | 10+ | 10k+ Measured |
| Total | 10+ Confidence | 100k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Cryptic Crossword's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Games › Word FreeRatings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 5.1k |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 3.5k 213 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 8.5k |
What users say about Cryptic Crossword
From the 60 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users highly value the app as an accessible and well-priced introduction to cryptic crosswords with a clean interface. While most praise the quality of clues and lack of ads, some advanced solvers find the difficulty progression too flat and criticize the on-screen keyboard.
Mostly positive (97% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value.
What people like
- Fun: “Challenging and rewarding”
- Price & subscription: “Excellent value for money”
- Ease of use: “Easy clues but still makes you think”
- Features & content: “suits my level of ability”
About Cryptic Crossword
These are cryptic level crosswords, suitable for seasoned crossword enthusiasts.
DAILY PUZZLES
A brand new cryptic crossword published every day. Build a streak by playing daily, earn coins, and unlock puzzles at your own pace. Four weeks of daily puzzles are available to catch up on.
EXPLAIN THE CLUE
Stuck on the wordplay? Tap 'Explain clue' for a clear explanation of how any cryptic clue works, breaking down the wordplay and the definition. A great way to learn the tricks of cryptic solving.
SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS
Subscribe for unlimited access to every daily puzzle and all archive packs, with no coins needed. Available as monthly, quarterly, or annual plans.
260+ ARCHIVE PUZZLES
Thirteen packs of professional cryptic crosswords to keep you thinking. Great for a quick coffee break or a longer session.
EARN COINS & STREAKS
Open the app each day to earn bonus coins. The longer your streak, the bigger the bonus. Spend coins to unlock daily and archive puzzles, or watch a short ad for extra coins whenever you choose.
Features:
- a brand new cryptic crossword every day
- daily login bonus with streak rewards
- earn coins by playing daily, or watch a short ad for extra coins
- unlock puzzles with coins, or subscribe for unlimited access
- great for iPads and iPhones
- pinch zooming grid
- 'Explain clue' breaks down the wordplay and definition of any cryptic clue
- hints, highlight mistakes and answer checking
- backup and restore
If you're finding Cryptic a little too challenging, why not try our standard 'Crossword' or 'Crossword US' apps.
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https://www.teazel.com/cryptic_crossword_terms/ios_terms_en.html