Black Ink Crosswords
Black Ink Crosswords generates an estimated $1–$4/month in revenue from 10–50 downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-06-18).
| Est. revenue / month | $1–$4 |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 10–50 |
| Estimate confidence | medium |
| Pricing | Free + IAP |
| Rating | 4.38 ★ (21 ratings) |
| Category | Games |
| Released | 15.03.2011 |
| App last updated | 27.02.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · medium confidence
About
Black Ink, the popular Mac crossword-solving app, is now available for iOS! Enjoy the stunningly beautiful grids and elegant solving mechanics of this beloved app. Works with multiple free puzzles available on the web, and with paid puzzles including the New York Times, American Values Club, Inkubator, Crossword Nation, and more.
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · overallWhy it's surfacing
Scout 6Ratings & velocity
Rating distribution
86% positive · 21 ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 0 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $0In-app purchases
3 tiersUpdate history
1 update tracked- v2.3.103mo ago
This update: - Fixes a problem that caused login attempts to the New York Times to fail if the New York Times app is also installed on the device - Clues with literal newlines are now interpreted and formatted correctly Version 2.3.9 included the following changes: - Fixed a bug that caused two puzzles to download every time the download button was tapped - Changing orientation between Across and Down in a completed word now implies "retyping" mode - Fixed a bug that prevented very old puzzles from AV Club from downloading as expected - Added a "Contact Support" menu item to the Settings panel to provide a way to share data with Red Sweater - Further refinements to time zone handling to ensure proper resolution of targeted puzzle URL - Fixes to address the mislabeling of puzzles with the wrong date - Keystrokes that advance selection are now ignored for a short time after selecting as clue by typing its number Thanks for using Black Ink. Please tell a friend!
Black Ink Crosswords — FAQ
How much money does Black Ink Crosswords make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, Black Ink Crosswords generates approximately $1–$4 per month (medium confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does Black Ink Crosswords get?
Black Ink Crosswords sees an estimated 10–50 downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is Black Ink Crosswords free?
Black Ink Crosswords is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.
What is Black Ink Crosswords's rating?
Black Ink Crosswords holds a 4.38-star average from 21 ratings on the App Store.
When was Black Ink Crosswords released?
Black Ink Crosswords launched on the App Store on 15.03.2011. Its latest version shipped 27.02.2026.
