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Connect Word Association Game vs Word Cross

Connect Word Association Game 4.7★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Connect Word Association Game
Word Cross 4.6★ · Free + IAP 55

Connect Word Association Game is the better choice for players seeking a challenging word association game, despite its significant ad problem, while Word Cross struggles with repetitive puzzles and technical issues.

Full reviews: Connect Word Association Game · Word Cross

Connect Word Association Game offers an addictive and mentally stimulating experience, but its enjoyment is frequently hampered by an overwhelming number of ads. Word Cross provides a more relaxed word game with appealing aesthetics, yet it suffers from repetitive content, technical glitches, and also a high volume of advertisements.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Connect Word Association GameR8R16R23R29
Connect Word Association Game Users find Connect Word Association Game to be challenging, addictive, and a good brain stimulant, helping to improve vocabulary R8R29. However, some users dislike the anagrams and the cascading tiles that mess up incomplete lines R23. There are also requests for the solution to stay on screen longer after a level is completed . A few users also report issues with incorrect words for associations and inaccurate percentage calculations R16.
Word Cross Word Cross is generally considered fun and relaxing, with beautiful background pictures and poems . However, many users find the puzzles repetitive and too easy, even after playing for a long time . Some users also report that the game doesn't recognize all correct words and that the daily game or chest bonuses are not working .
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: Connect Word Association GameR1R3R4R6
Connect Word Association Game Connect Word Association Game is generally easy to play, but users frequently report the game freezing R3 and experiencing too many interruptions due to ads R1R3R4R6. The game also frequently asks for reviews, even after one has been given .
Word Cross Word Cross users report significant issues with the app freezing, crashing, and not responding R61R69. Some users cannot play the game at all after updates or phone changes R72. There are also complaints about letters piling up and not going into boxes .
Price/Value and Monetization tieR1R3R4R6
Connect Word Association Game Connect Word Association Game is free with in-app purchases, but users are overwhelmingly frustrated by the excessive number and length of ads, often after every play or even in the middle of a round R1R3R4R6. Many users express a strong willingness to pay for an ad-free version, but this option is either unavailable or not consistently offered R6R7R18R21. Some also complain about the cost of hints .
Word Cross Word Cross is also free with in-app purchases, and users similarly complain about too many ads, often after each puzzle . While an option to pay for no ads exists, users still find the ad frequency frustrating . Some users report issues with purchases not being credited R83 and a decrease in opportunities to earn points, pushing them towards purchasing points .
Support tieR28R34R72R83
Connect Word Association Game Users of Connect Word Association Game report that developer responses to ad complaints are often generic form letters, stating they are 'looking into it' but with no real change R28R34.
Word Cross Word Cross users report sending multiple messages to the developer regarding game issues (like not being able to play after an upgrade or the app not opening) but receiving no response R72. There are also reports of purchases not being credited and support not replying R83.
Pick Connect Word Association Game if

You want a highly addictive and mentally stimulating word association game that will challenge your vocabulary, and you are willing to tolerate a very high volume of ads or hope for a future ad-free purchase option R8R29.

Pick Word Cross if

You prefer a more relaxed word game with appealing visuals and poems, and you are looking for a casual experience, provided you don't mind repetitive puzzles and potential technical glitches .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with IAP, and the majority of negative reviews for both heavily focus on the excessive number of ads, indicating a common friction point for free-to-play models. Connect Word Association Game has a significantly higher number of ratings overall, but the ad complaints are consistent across both.

Frequently asked

Do these games have too many ads?
Yes, both Connect Word Association Game and Word Cross are heavily criticized by users for having an excessive number of ads, often appearing after every level or even mid-game, significantly disrupting the gameplay experience R1R3R4R6.
Can you play these games without ads?
For Connect Word Association Game, many users desire an ad-free paid version, but this option is either not available or inconsistently offered, despite developer promises to look into it R6R7R18R21. For Word Cross, an option to pay for no ads does exist, but users still find the ad frequency frustrating .
Are there technical issues with these games?
Connect Word Association Game users report occasional freezing R3 and issues with ads not closing R45. Word Cross, however, has more frequent and severe technical issues, including the game freezing, crashing, not responding, letters piling up, and the app not opening at all for some users after updates or phone changes R61R69R72.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R8] Connect Word Association Game 5/5 · US It is addictive: You will not be able to put this game down. Every free moment you get you’re gonna be on this game it stimulate your mind and makes you think. When the difficult levels come, you will be stumped, but you’re constantly want to figure it out. I love this game. It’s very addictive.
  2. [R16] Connect Word Association Game 1/5 · US One thing: I believe that whoever is in charge of the puzzles does not try to actually use the correct words all the time for associations. Also the percentages for calculating results compared to others is not accurate and it’s easy to test this. I wish the developers actually cared about the game they were producing. Too bad for us I guess . Go count your money, we aren’t important.
  3. [R23] Connect Word Association Game 4/5 · US Great game: One of the best word association games available right now. The difficulty is just right. Would be easily a 5-Star rating if there was an option to pay for no ads. One feature I’m not the biggest fan of is how the tiles cascade down when you complete a row and new tiles are added to the board. If you’ve already started grouping other words together, the cascading tiles messes up the ot
  4. [R29] Connect Word Association Game 5/5 · US Mind twister: This game really has you putting your thinking cap on. I will admit that there are times when I have to find out the definition of a word or use the clue in order to find a common link.
  5. [R1] Connect Word Association Game 2/5 · US Was fun: So many ads and breaks. Love it but I end up going to another game because of that
  6. [R3] Connect Word Association Game 3/5 · US Game stops: This is a fun game but it freezes and it has too many ads
  7. [R4] Connect Word Association Game 1/5 · US Top game poorly advertised: Your horrible ads are so long the hint leaves so we get it over and over get rid of those ads we most of us will never download and play, the game is very very good
  8. [R6] Connect Word Association Game 3/5 · US Connect Word: The game is great but there are ENTIRELY TOO MANY APPS!!! Please offer a paid version so we can enjoy the game and not interrupt the flow of the game. I would’ve given it a 5 star but the pop ads make it a 3 star. It’s very challenging and fun.
  9. [R28] Connect Word Association Game 1/5 · US Seriously…: This game could be amazing but OMG the ads! And now they added a button so you can “earn while playing.” SCAM!!! Are you kidding me?!? We have continuously asked Hitapps for an options to pay to remove ads and always get a form letter answer “we are looking into it.” Blah, blah, blah! There are other games like this that don’t have near as many ads. Just being honest… (Update) Sti
  10. [R34] Connect Word Association Game 1/5 · US Unbelievable amount of ads: Every review response is the same. You are keeping it free and trying to balance ads with gameplay. Well, you are not achieving that balance. The game is awesome, I would gladly pay to remove ads. But that’s not an option and you say you are working on it. But that was months and months ago. Ridiculous to be interrupted over 3 times per level. Greedy. And your response
  11. [R72] Word Cross 3/5 · US too bad game FAIL!: I’ve been playing this game for several years. I’m on level 5653. I have 3600 something coins, with many many spins available. BUTHere’s the problem. I upgraded my phone from an iPhone X to an iPhone 12s. Since that time I haven’t been ableTo play this game at all. I updated it, I sent the developer two or three messages with my email and got no response. I am sad but I’m gonn
  12. [R83] Word Cross 4/5 · US Word Cross: Loved playing this game, however after making a purchase on this game, it was never credited. I have contacted several times with no reply. Be careful here. Guess is will have to stop playing.
  13. [R7] Connect Word Association Game 1/5 · US Too many adds: Game is good, but the number and length of adds is annoying. I would be willing to pay something to make them go away
  14. [R18] Connect Word Association Game 3/5 · US More Ad Vehicle Than Game: I love the mechanics and gameplay of this game, but the number of ads is absolutely absurd. I’d even consider paying for an ad-free version, but that wasn’t an option. It’s a shame, because I enjoyed the game itself, but could not watch another ad.
  15. [R21] Connect Word Association Game 3/5 · US Great except for ads: I love this game and would give it 5 stars except I hate the ads. I would like a paid version without ads.
  16. [R45] Connect Word Association Game 3/5 · US Mono boost ad: I don’t mind ads but this one is awful. I have waited 10 minutes to try and close it but it doesn’t happen. I have to close out the game and reopen.
  17. [R61] Word Cross 1/5 · US non responsive: non responsive drketed
  18. [R69] Word Cross 3/5 · US Currently FRUSTRATING!: Every time I get to the level for the treasure box the game gets stuck & when it finally decides to unstick it’s self the reward has gone missing!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store