Comparison

Word Cryptex vs dekis

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

Head to head
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”.

About

dekis

Features
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Discover the Daily Challenge That Will Delight Your Mind! DEKIS – The addictive puzzle that will test your ingenuity every day. Main Features: Solve Intricate Puzzles: Tap the marked squares and watch the surrounding ones change. Every move counts! New Daily Challenges: Enjoy 4 new puzzles each day in different sizes: 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, and 6x6. Exclusive Access: • Free: Access puzzles from the last five days with 3x3 and 4x4 boards. • Premium with a One-Time Payment: Get unlimited access since 2001, all board sizes, and all daily challenges. No Ads or Subscriptions: Play without interruptions, no need for an Internet connection, and with a one-time payment. Premium Benefits: • Complete access to all historical puzzles. • Full variety of board sizes for a constant challenge. • Smooth and distraction-free gaming experience. Available Now on the App Store: Download DEKIS and start challenging your mind today. Dare to solve each puzzle and become the master of wit! #PlayWithoutLimits #DailyPuzzle #MentalChallenge

Screenshots

Word Cryptex3 screens
dekis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Word Cryptex at every 5 days against dekis's fortnightly. Word Cryptex also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and dekis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Cryptex ships an update every 5 days, dekis fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Word Cryptex versus dekis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Cryptexdekis
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKidgaGarage Imagina SL

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Word Cryptex

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

dekis

One-time1
  • tamaños y meses$2.99

Questions

Is Word Cryptex free?
Word Cryptex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dekis free?
dekis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Word Cryptex or dekis have ads?
Neither Word Cryptex nor dekis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Cryptex or dekis?
Word Cryptex ships an update every 5 days, and dekis fortnightly. Most recently, Word Cryptex was updated on September 27, 2026 and dekis on September 18, 2026.

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