Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles

About

"Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles" is a free iOS game that provides fun and challenging crosswords with a different theme each day. With access to hundreds of puzzles, players can improve their vocabulary and general knowledge while mastering crossword solving. A new puzzle is available every day, ensuring constant variety and entertainment.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles screenshot

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story9 positive mentions

monetization2.7k negative mentions

The game offers a variety of crossword puzzles that are enjoyable and engaging.
The hints and rewards system allows players to earn coins through watching ads, making it accessible for free play.
The puzzles are generally well-designed, providing a good mix of easy and challenging clues.

The app is plagued by excessive ads, often requiring players to watch multiple ads before and after each puzzle.
Many clues and answers are repetitive, leading to a lack of variety and challenge over time.
The coin system is frustrating, as players earn very few coins for completing puzzles, making it difficult to use hints or unlock additional content.

monetization
2,808 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive frequency and length of ads, which often disrupt gameplay. Many players report being forced to watch long, unskippable ads after nearly every puzzle, leading to frustration and a desire to seek alternatives. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, the sheer volume and intrusive nature of these ads have significantly detracted from their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I like this crossword game, it's fun and I like the different themes, but I wish their subscription was cheaper; I would love to not have to deal with ads, but $7 a month is a lot for a crossword game.”
- “The in-app purchases are optional, but there are free ways to earn more coins.”
- “Great puzzles with almost no ads!!”
- “The worst ad practice is pushing ads on you when you complete a puzzle - that's the opposite of a reward; it's like being punished for completion.”
- “I get that app producers have to generate revenue and they use ads to help do so, but I mean come on. The number of ads here is ridiculous.”
- “I get these games' lifelines are ads, but come on man, this is just a constant barrage that makes me just want to quit playing altogether.”
stability
215 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience the app becoming unresponsive, particularly during ad loading or after completing puzzles, often requiring them to restart the app or their devices. While some users enjoy the game when it functions properly, the overwhelming consensus is that the stability problems severely hinder the overall experience.
- “Runs smoothly with no glitches.”
- “No glitches or shutdowns so far.”
- “It always works great, no glitches.”
- “The app continuously freezes and stops working.”
- “I love this game, it's fun and challenging, but every time I install it, I get a few weeks where it works fine, but then it suddenly freezes and refuses to load and let me play.”
- “The game freezes for a minute or more multiple times in each puzzle.”
music
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over persistent background music that cannot be turned off, even when sound settings are adjusted. While some enjoy the variety of music-themed puzzles, others find the music-related questions too focused on specific artists or genres, often leading to confusion and dissatisfaction. Additionally, the interference of ads that disrupt personal music playback has been a significant annoyance for users seeking a more relaxing gaming experience.
- “Reminds me of fun times and great music.”
- “There are pop culture clues including the most recent musicians, movies, DJs, and events.”
- “Creative puzzles with new clues and a lot of music lovers' puzzles.”
- “The background music of the game itself would also randomly turn on even if I was no longer actively on it.”
- “I really liked it in the beginning, now a stupid song starts playing halfway through a puzzle and you can't turn it off in the game. Fix that, I'll change my rating; otherwise, I'll quit.”
- “I enjoy the crosswords, but please make it so I can turn off the horrible music in the background.”
story
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is largely centered around quests that involve completing crossword puzzles, but many users express frustration with the mechanics, such as the requirement to spend in-game coins to participate and the lack of meaningful rewards. Players feel that the quests can become repetitive and tedious, especially when they are forced to replay puzzles or when their progress is reset. While some enjoy the challenge and educational value of the quests, the overall sentiment indicates a need for improvements in quest structure, rewards, and user experience.
- “I admit I'm enjoying the puzzles, and the quests make it more enjoyable because they make more puzzles available to solve.”
- “Very doable crossword puzzles, I like the global rankings, fun story to keep up with the best players.”
- “It's fun to test my knowledge through quests and different types of crosswords.”
- “The quests are pointless as well as the ranking prizes.”
- “It costs more coins to play through the 50 puzzle quests than you can win for completing.”
- “I would have rated more, but the quests that run Sunday to Sunday I've got near to the end and come back on and I've been put back to level 1 again and having to redo the whole quest again.”
gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received for its fun mechanics and variety of puzzles, with many players appreciating the intuitive design and rewarding hint systems. However, a significant number of users express frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which often disrupt the gameplay experience and can overshadow the enjoyment of solving puzzles. While some find the gameplay solid and engaging, the excessive ads and occasional technical issues detract from the overall experience.
- “I love the game and the game mechanics.”
- “With plentiful kinds of puzzles to solve, gameplay doesn't get stale.”
- “Good gameplay with limited ads.”
- “The amount of ads to gameplay is ridiculous.”
- “Worse, the app interrupts the timed gameplay with popup ads for hints.”
- “Ads absolutely ruin gameplay.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising their clarity and aesthetic appeal, while others criticize the cluttered interface and excessive ads that detract from the experience. Many players appreciate the visual style and organization, but some express a desire for simpler designs and fewer distractions. Overall, while there are positive remarks about the graphics, issues like glitches and overwhelming options are noted as areas for improvement.
- “I love the graphics, the puzzles are fun to solve, you get certain ones and it fills some of the letters in for you.”
- “Very enjoyable, love the graphics and the style of the crosswords.”
- “Fun, relaxing way to spend time, really like the new graphics and how it lets you earn coins.”
- “Gave 1 star for graphics because there are no graphics.”
- “When I tried to load a game in the challenge, the ad played, then the graphics failed in a way that made me think my phone had fried.”
- “Unnecessary graphics that you can't skip.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional and intentional comedy, with players finding amusement in both the quirky clues and the frustrating aspects of gameplay, such as technical issues and customer service experiences. While some players appreciate the funny elements and interactive reminders, others feel that the humor is inconsistent and often overshadowed by frustrations. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the experience, even if it can be hit or miss.
- “It's very interactive and the reminders to perform puzzle events are very humorous.”
- “The questions I'm asked during this review make this hilarious!”
- “There are a lot of ads and some of the clues are funny but still quite enjoying it.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express strong negative emotions regarding the game's interface and ad placements, feeling frustrated and violated by accidental interactions that lead to unintended coin usage and distractions. The design choices, particularly the misleading ads and sensitive touch controls, contribute to a sense of unfairness and diminished enjoyment, leaving players feeling incompetent and annoyed.
- “They made me feel stupider for trying.”
- “So, putting up an ad/distraction that can only be cleared by touching an 'x' on the screen is really unfair.”
- “Letters I'm not touching get used so I have to go back into the puzzle to correct.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often citing issues with ads and navigation that disrupt gameplay. While some enjoy the challenge, many feel that the necessary backtracking and small text on mobile devices contribute to a frustrating experience. Overall, the grind can detract from the enjoyment, leading to a desire for improvements in layout and control.
- “The ads are very tedious and kill momentum.”
- “It is fun but kind of tedious and repetitive.”
- “Navigating the clues is a little tedious, but it's not too difficult.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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User reviews on optimization are mixed; while some report smooth performance without crashes or glitches, others have experienced freezing issues despite updates claiming to address bugs and optimize the app. Overall, the optimization experience varies significantly among users.
- “App runs smoothly, doesn't crash or freeze.”
- “Runs smoothly with no glitches.”
- “I just uninstalled this app for the second time. It had frozen again, and updating the app for 'bug fixes and optimization' didn't correct the problem.”
- “I only gave it two stars because of past performance and entertainment value.”
- “I haven't seen any way to earn coins based on performance, only for watching ads and downloading more games.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that while the game has potential for replayability, it is hindered by a lack of diverse playable options, often leading to a reliance on in-game purchases to enhance the experience.
- “It needs more playable options besides just spending money.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to replay.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a pushy casino vibe, creating an intense and somewhat overwhelming environment for players.
- “The atmosphere feels overly commercialized, like a pushy casino.”
- “The environment lacks any real immersion, making it feel more like a theme park than a genuine experience.”
- “The ambiance is sterile and uninspired, failing to evoke any sense of wonder or excitement.”