Comparison

Cryptex vs Word Cryptex

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

Head to head
About

Cryptex

A single-player code-breaking game inspired by classic board games. Guess a random combination of letters as quickly as possible using feedback on correct letters and their positions. Enjoy simple, fun, and addictive logic puzzles.

Highlights
  • Single-player code-breaking
  • Random code generation
  • Adjustable code length (4-6 letters)
  • Feedback on correct letters
  • Feedback on correct letter positions
  • Classic board game inspiration
Features
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Cryptex is a code-breaking game for one player. It is based on Mastermind, one of the most famous classical board games. The logics and game rules are very similar to an earlier invented game called Bulls and Cows, played with a pencil on paper. The app generates a random code with 4, 5 or 6 letters, and your task is to guess the correct combination as quickly as possible. The game is simple, fun and addictive. With every try you get two pieces of information: 1. CL - Correct Letter - the total number of correctly guessed letters in the entered combination. 2. CLP - Correct Letter and Position - the total number of correctly guessed letters with correct positions in the entered combination. Happy code-breaking!

About

Word Cryptex

Features
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Find hidden words using letters on Cryptex! Let's start exciting words puzzle game! HOW TO PLAY • Simply swipe your finger over cryptex to suggest a word for given topic. • If you've found a valid word it will be marked on the words field. • Find all the words in topic to complete the level. • More words to find - more points. FEATURES • Gameplay based on Cryptex • Free classic mode • Daily bonus rewards • Free hints for each 5 levels • Best exercise for the brain • Game saves • Support both Phones and Tablets • Free update! More levels and game modes coming soon! Stay tuned! N.B. The word cryptex is a neologism coined by the author Dan Brown for his 2003 novel The Da Vinci Code, denoting a portable vault used to hide secret messages. Origin of word: formed from Greek κρυπτός kryptós, “hidden, secret”.

Screenshots

Cryptex4 screens
Word Cryptex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptex at none against Word Cryptex's 4. Word Cryptex's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence 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. Word Cryptex sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Cryptex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptex ships an update every 10 days, Word Cryptex every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Cryptex versus Word Cryptex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptexWord Cryptex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdullah AlioskiKidga

In-app purchases

None

Cryptex

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Word Cryptex

One-time4
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • Mode unlock$0.99
  • Add 25 hints$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Remove Ads & add 20 hints$2.99

Questions

Is Cryptex free?
Cryptex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Cryptex free?
Word Cryptex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cryptex or Word Cryptex have ads?
Cryptex shows ads; Word Cryptex does not.
Which is updated more often, Cryptex or Word Cryptex?
Cryptex ships an update every 10 days, and Word Cryptex every 5 days. Most recently, Cryptex was updated on August 15, 2026 and Word Cryptex on September 8, 2026.

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