Scrawl vs minute cryptic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scrawl
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You have 15 seconds to draw a word that's been given to you. Your opponent does the same. In the end, our super-secret robot tries to discover what you've drawn. The player the has the best drawing wins the game!
minute cryptic
Engage your mind daily with expertly crafted cryptic crossword puzzles. Learn and improve your wordplay skills with a progressive hint system in a beautifully designed, minimalist interface. Track your progress and build solving streaks.
- Daily cryptic crossword puzzles
- Progressive hint system
- Solving streak tracking
- Minimalist interface
- Dark mode option
- Access past and future puzzles
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Wordplay brings the timeless art of cryptic crosswords to your pocket with a fresh, modern approach. One carefully crafted puzzle each day challenges your wit and expands your mind. DAILY CRYPTIC CHALLENGE • One expertly curated cryptic clue released daily at midnight • Access yesterday's puzzle and peek at tomorrow's • Build solving streaks and track your progress • Each puzzle designed to teach and delight LEARN AS YOU PLAY • Progressive hint system that teaches without spoiling • Master cryptic conventions through gentle guidance • Perfect for beginners and veterans alike • Discover the satisfaction of cracking clever wordplay BEAUTIFUL & FOCUSED DESIGN • Minimalist interface that puts puzzles first • Swipe between days with smooth animations • Multiple typography options for comfortable solving • Dark mode for late-night puzzling Join thousands of word lovers in their daily ritual. Whether you're a cryptic veteran or curious newcomer, Wordplay makes every morning a little more brilliant. https://wordplay.studio.gold Terms of Use: https://wordplay.studio.gold/terms Privacy Policy: https://wordplay.studio.gold/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scrawl at none against minute cryptic's 9. Scrawl also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. minute cryptic sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Scrawl asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scrawl ships an update every 3 weeks, minute cryptic fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Scrawl | minute cryptic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.2 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Liip AG | BIG CORP LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Scrawl
No in-app purchases
minute cryptic
- Monthly$8.991 Month
- Yearly$59.991 Year
- Telegraph Classics$5.99
- Starter Pack$5.99
- World Cryptics$5.99
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- British Classics$5.99
- Fleet Street$5.99
- All 5 Clue Packs$19.99
- Lifetime$99.99
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