Word Cryptex vs Make Anagrams
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Word Cryptex
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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”.
Make Anagrams
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of anagrams and word puzzles. Rearrange letters, find hidden words, and develop your attention and memory. How to play: Find all possible anagrams that can be formed by rearranging the letters of the given word. The higher the level, the longer and more diverse the words become! Game features: - Create new words from other words, not just from a random set of letters - Dozens of levels - Gradually increasing difficulty - Free hints - Play anytime — even offline - Improve your vocabulary and train your brain This game is perfect for fans of word games, crosswords, and anyone who wants to keep their mind sharp. Multilingual support will also interest those who are learning foreign languages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Make Anagrams 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
Both are free to download. Word Cryptex sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Make Anagrams asks for nothing beyond the download.
Word Cryptex ships an update every 5 days, Make Anagrams every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word Cryptex | Make Anagrams |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kidga | Sergey Grekhov |
In-app purchases
Word Cryptex
- 10 Hints$0.99
- Mode unlock$0.99
- Add 25 hints$1.99
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- Remove Ads & add 20 hints$2.99
Make Anagrams
No in-app purchases








