Comparison

Fidget Spin vs Cryptic Mind

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fidget Spin

Experience the viral fidget spinner sensation with this engaging game. Tap to keep the spinner in motion and avoid letting it fall. Master three distinct game modes with more on the way.

Highlights
  • Tap to spin
  • Avoid falling
  • Three game modes
  • More modes coming soon
Features
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Check out the new viral fidget spinner game sensation Fidget Spin! How To Play: - Tap to keep the Fidget Spinner going - Don't let it fall down - Play all 3 modes and master them all - More fidget modes coming soon

About

Cryptic Mind

Features
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Enter the world of Cryptic Mind, an exciting puzzle game that demands your mental agility! With over 100 levels across two distinct modes, Cryptic Mind compels you to decode hidden words from cryptic numeric codes. Are you ready to tackle the mysteries and uncover the words concealed within the numbers? - Game Modes: / Numeric Mode In this mode, numbers directly correspond to letters based on the layout of old mobile keypads. For instance, the number 44 stands for "HI," and 4263 spells "GAME." Your mission is to master this classic coding method and unravel the hidden word on each level. Decode the sequences swiftly to reveal the answer and advance to the next challenge! / Alphabetic Mode Here, the challenge intensifies. Numbers now correspond to the letters' positions in the alphabet. For example, 312 translates to "CAB," where 3 = C, 1 = A, and 2 = B, following strict alphabetical order. Apply this logic to piece together the scrambled letters and reveal the correct word. Each mode ramps up the difficulty with increasingly complex codes, pushing your problem-solving and decoding skills to their limits. Are you capable of solving every level and uncovering every word? Step into Cryptic Mind and unleash your deciphering prowess!

Screenshots

Fidget Spin2 screens
Cryptic Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptic Mind at none against Fidget Spin's 1. Fidget Spin's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fidget Spin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cryptic Mind asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fidget Spin ships an update weekly, Cryptic Mind every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fidget Spin versus Cryptic Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFidget SpinCryptic Mind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (172 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings172 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertastypillADAVII (PVT) LTD

Bugs and requests

Fidget Spin

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Spinner not responding to taps
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Incompatibility with some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to customize spinners
  • Leaderboards and multiplayer

Cryptic Mind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fidget Spin

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Cryptic Mind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fidget Spin free?
Fidget Spin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptic Mind free?
Cryptic Mind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fidget Spin or Cryptic Mind have ads?
Neither Fidget Spin nor Cryptic Mind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fidget Spin or Cryptic Mind?
Fidget Spin ships an update weekly, and Cryptic Mind every 2 months. Most recently, Fidget Spin was updated on August 22, 2026 and Cryptic Mind on September 14, 2026.

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