Comparison

xWord Stacks vs CryptoMagic

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

Head to head
About

xWord Stacks

This app offers a collection of seven distinct word puzzle games, including letter stacking, word linking, and crosswords. Enjoy daily challenges, track your progress, and utilize optional hints to enhance your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Seven word puzzle games
  • Letter stacking and word linking
  • Crossword and word sorting challenges
  • Daily puzzles
  • Progress saving
  • Optional hints
Features
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xWord Stacks is a free collection of seven English word puzzles in one app — from stacking letters to crossword grids. STACKS Drag and stack letter tiles to build words. Clear packs, earn coins, and come back for the daily board. CONNECT Slide through a letter web to find every hidden word. Worlds of levels with free shuffle and optional hints. LINKS Chain related words along a theme. Each step must connect — finish the path to clear the puzzle. GROUPS Sort sixteen words into four hidden categories. Find the sets that belong together. HIVE Spell words from a honeycomb. Every word must use the center letter. How many can you find? LADDER Change one letter at a time to climb from the start word to the end word. CROSSWORD Fill a themed crossword from English clues. Short sessions, satisfying grids. MORE • Daily puzzles and progress saved on your device • Optional hints and coin packs • Remove Ads (one purchase, both modes) • English puzzle words; menus in English or Vietnamese No account required. Optional ads and in-app purchases. Privacy Policy: https://cocmap.com/privacy-policy

About

CryptoMagic

Engage your mind with a classic cryptogram puzzle game. Decode scrambled quotes by matching letters, aiming for accuracy to earn stars. Unlock new puzzle books by playing, with hints available to help you solve challenging ciphers.

Highlights
  • Cryptogram puzzle gameplay
  • Unlockable puzzle books
  • Star ratings based on accuracy
  • Daily play streaks
  • Hint system for assistance
  • No account required
Features
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CryptoMagic is a classic cryptogram puzzle game where every quote is a secret code waiting to be cracked. Letters have been scrambled - your job is to figure out which cipher letter maps to which real letter, one tap at a time. Simple to learn. Satisfying to master. Full of that "aha!" moment when everything clicks. HOW TO PLAY Tap a coded letter, then tap the matching real letter on the answer key at the bottom to fill it in. Decode the entire quote to win! You'll earn up to 3 stars based on how few mistakes you make — so think before you guess. OVER 5,000 PUZZLES Six handcrafted puzzle books keep the content rich and fresh: - Words to Live By : inspirational quotes on life, love, and wisdom. Free to play from day one! - Rise & Shine : 1,000 motivational quotes to lift your day and fuel your morning - The Laugh Track : 1,000 comedy and wit quotes from the best funny minds of all time - The Philosophers' Scrolls : 1,000 deep thoughts from history's greatest thinkers - The Knowledge Vault : 1,000 wisdom quotes spanning science, history, and education - The Boardroom : 1,000 sharp quotes from the world of business and leadership EARN YOUR WAY TO NEW BOOKS Complete a puzzle book and you'll earn the right to unlock the next adventure. The more you play, the more you unlock — no purchases required. FIVE HELPFUL HINTS Stuck on a tough cipher? Three hint types help you break through: • Vowel Reveal — uncovers the most common unsolved vowel in the quote • Consonant Group — reveals a matching cluster of consonants • Short Word — solves a small word like "A," "I," or "THE" • Fix a Mistake — corrects a mistake and gets you back on track • Show Author — reveals the author or person quoted Hints come with a time penalty, so use them wisely if you're chasing a 3-star score! FEATURES - Up to 3-star ratings based on accuracy and solving skill - Daily play streaks to keep the momentum going - Animated comic-style visuals and dynamic backgrounds - Fun sound effects and background music (easy mute toggle) - No account or sign-in required — just download and play - Share your win card to social media after you solve a puzzle - Beautifully designed for both iPhone and iPad FREE TO PLAY CryptoMagic is free to download. Watch a short video ad to unlock extra puzzle sessions each day. That's it — no subscriptions, no paywalls. Can you decode them all? Download CryptoMagic and find out.

Screenshots

xWord Stacks3 screens
CryptoMagic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CryptoMagic at 5.0 against xWord Stacks's 3.0. CryptoMagic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). 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. xWord Stacks sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. CryptoMagic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CryptoMagic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xWord Stacks ships an update fortnightly, CryptoMagic every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
xWord Stacks versus CryptoMagic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxWord StacksCryptoMagic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLam NguyenThornware, LLC

Customer experience

xWord Stacks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

CryptoMagic

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

xWord Stacks

One-time6
  • 1.000 gems$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Buy 2.400 gems$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Buy 5.200 gems$3.99
  • Buy 8.400 gems$5.99
  • 18.000 gems$11.99
None

CryptoMagic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xWord Stacks free?
xWord Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CryptoMagic free?
CryptoMagic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xWord Stacks or CryptoMagic?
CryptoMagic is rated higher. xWord Stacks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CryptoMagic averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do xWord Stacks or CryptoMagic have ads?
Both xWord Stacks and CryptoMagic show ads.
Which is updated more often, xWord Stacks or CryptoMagic?
xWord Stacks ships an update fortnightly, and CryptoMagic every 4 days. Most recently, xWord Stacks was updated on November 7, 2026 and CryptoMagic on November 5, 2026.

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