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Questions people ask about Crux
Crux is a free iPhone and iPad app from Pizzart Pte. Ltd. with a ton of daily games in one place: word games, logic puzzles, number games, geography, trivia, colour games and quick arcade rounds. It shows no ads: no banners, no video ads, no pop-ups. Here are straight answers to the questions we get most. Last checked 6 November 2026.
Does Crux have ads?
No. No banners, no video ads, no pop-ups, and no ads you watch for rewards. Our promise is "No ads. Ever." More on what no ads means.
Is Crux free?
Yes. Free to download and play, and every game can be played without paying. Some games open after a few days of play, or sooner with coins you earn by playing. There are optional purchases and an optional subscription, Crux Plus.
How much is Crux Plus, and what do I get?
$4.99 a month or $39.99 a year in the US, with a one-week free trial for new subscribers. Members get a daily drop of gems and coins, double XP on every solve, and Family Sharing. Cancel any time in your Apple Account settings, under Subscriptions.
Do I need Crux Plus to play or to get rid of ads?
No. There are no ads to get rid of, and every game plays without Plus.
How many games are in Crux?
A ton of games, with more coming, across word, logic, number, geography, trivia, colour and arcade games. See every game.
Is there a game like Wordle in Crux?
Yes, several: Room 5×6 (five letters, six tries), Room 6×7 (six letters, seven tries), Quad (four words at once), Wide Berth (avoid the hidden word) and Equation (a hidden sum). Crux is not Wordle and is not made by The New York Times.
Is Crux made by The New York Times?
No. Crux is made by Pizzart Pte. Ltd.. Crux is not made by, or affiliated with, The New York Times. It does not include Wordle, Connections, Strands, Spelling Bee or the NYT Crossword.
Does Crux work offline or without wifi?
Yes. Crux has a No Wifi section with practice rounds you can play offline; the daily games download each day's puzzle when you are online. A puzzle that has already loaded can be finished without a signal, and your result syncs when you are back online. See games without wifi in Crux.
Is Crux on Android?
No. Crux is on iPhone and iPad. A few of its games play free in any web browser at crux.quest.
Is Crux available in the UK and other countries?
Yes. On the App Store in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, India, Germany and other countries. Prices outside the US are shown in the app before you buy.
Can I play Crux in a web browser?
Five games can: The Polyglot, Words of Hanoi, Couples Queries, Atlas Streak and Insane Pour. The full set is in the app.
Is Crux OK for kids?
Crux is rated 13+ on the App Store because of chat and contests, so it is not a children's app. Friends, chat and leaderboards are off for players under 13, and purchases are not available to them.
Is Crux good for an older parent?
It can be: no ads to tap by mistake, a small crossword, word searches and many short puzzles every day, and the app declares Dark Interface, Differentiate Without Color Alone, Sufficient Contrast and Reduced Motion support. It needs the internet and has optional purchases. It is a set of games, not brain training, and we make no health claims. More in puzzle games for older adults.
Do I need an account?
No account is needed to start. Linking Sign in with Apple or Google keeps progress if you change phones.
How do the daily puzzles work?
Each game has one puzzle a day, and every player gets the same one. Finish one and it waits until tomorrow; the other games stay open. You can also browse past puzzles from the calendar in each game.
What happens to my streak if I miss a day?
A streak counts the days in a row you solved at least one puzzle. A streak freeze covers a missed day. Without one, the app lets you repair a missed day within 48 hours for 50 gems.
Does Crux sell my data?
We do not sell personal data for money. The App Store privacy label says purchases, identifiers and usage data may be used to track you. Crux uses Singular to measure which ad campaign, if any, led to an install (with tracking permission on iPhone, and never for players under 13), and Sentry for crash reports. See the Privacy Policy.
Can I delete my data?
You can export or delete your data from Settings at any time. Open Settings, scroll to the bottom and tap Erase my account.
Who makes Crux?
Pizzart Pte. Ltd., a games company in Singapore. Contact: support@crux.quest.
There are other apps called Crux. Which one is this?
This is Crux: No Ads Games Daily Hub, App Store id 6815674578. It is not the offline mini crossword or the logic-grid app with the same name. See which Crux is which.
How do I contact support?
Email support@crux.quest or use the support page.
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