Comparison

Contexto vs Cemantik

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

Head to head
About

Contexto

Guess a secret word by typing related terms. Each guess provides a "temperature" indicating how close its meaning is to the target word. Solve thousands of levels and compete with others in this addictive semantic similarity game.

Highlights
  • Semantic similarity gameplay
  • Daily word challenges
  • Multiplayer duels
  • Offline play
  • Hint system
  • Leaderboards and achievements
Features
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The Original Contexto Game – Now on Mobile! This is the best mobile version of the original Contexto game that went viral around the world. It’s not about how words look, it’s all about what they mean. How to Play: • Start with a short hint • Type any word you think might match the clue • Each guess gives you a temperature (0° to 100°) • The closer in meaning your guess is to the secret word, the hotter it gets • Keep refining your guesses until you find the answer! Example: If the secret word is "mouse", guesses like "cheese" or "animal" will be hot, but "mouth" won’t help you much! --- Features: • Official version of the original Contexto game • Addictive gameplay based on semantic similarity • Thousands of fun levels to solve • Daily challenge — a fresh puzzle every day • Multiplayer mode — challenge friends or random opponents in 1v1 duels • Earn achievements and climb the leaderboard • Works offline — no internet required • Use helpful hints when you're stuck --- Whether you're a word game fan or just love clever challenges, Contexto offers a uniquely satisfying experience. Download now and see if you can find the right word, without getting burned!

About

Cemantik

Guess secret words daily by proposing answers and observing their contextual similarity scores. Uncover patterns to find the hidden word before time runs out. Compete with friends and other players in various game modes.

Highlights
  • Daily secret words in English and French
  • Weekly game with hidden scores
  • Earn points for clues
  • Player statistics and leaderboards
  • Real-time multiplayer modes
  • Custom private games for subscribers
Features
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Everyday, find secret words before time runs out. To do so, propose as many answers as you would like: each word gets scored on a scale from -100% to 100% based on how close to the secret word it is. Find a secret word by figuring out what your best words have in common. The similarity between two words is not about their spelling but about their context. The scores were computed based on thousands of texts for a total of billions of words from which we were able to tell which words tend to appear together often. That is why a word and its opposite may be "close" in Cemantik. The secret words to guess are often quite simple and well known. They are singular, unless their plural is much more common. ** Features ** • There are several secret words to guess everyday, varying in difficulty, both in English and in French. • The weekly game with "hidden scores" makes it even harder to find the secret word by hiding all scores and progress bars. • Earn points by playing regularly and by finding secret words. You can then exchange them for clues. • Explore the statistics to see how many players were able to find the different secret words and in how many attempts on average. • Share your victory diploma with your friends to show them you were able to find a secret word before them or in fewer attempts. • Unlock achievements and be ranked in leaderboards with Game Center. • Team up with all the other players to find a secret word in community games! In this mode, you get to see which words the other players have tested already before you test a word yourself. • Play real-time multiplayer with your friends and versus your rivals: the words you test are shared with your team, whereas your opponents' progress shows without revealing their words. This feature is for subscribers only. • Challenge your friends to find your own secret words. As a subscriber, you can create private custom games for your multiplayer room. Games end at midnight, French time. Cemantik requires permanent access to the Internet to test your words. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Contexto4 screens
Cemantik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cemantik at 88% against Contexto's 42%. Cemantik also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Contexto's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Contexto sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cemantik sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cemantik holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Contexto's written reviews are positive against 88% of Cemantik's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contexto ships an update every 2 months, Cemantik every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Contexto versus Cemantik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContextoCemantik
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (55 ratings)4.3 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB94 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTwo4TeaMathieu Pierfitte

Customer experience

Contexto

All ratings54 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral18.5%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral20.0%
Negative37.8%

Cemantik

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Contexto

One-time6
  • 310 Coins$0.99
  • 740 Coins$1.99
  • Premium - Remove Ads$2.99
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  • 1500 Coins$3.99
  • 3200 Coins$7.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
4 purchases

Cemantik

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Family monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$8.991 Year
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  • Family yearly subscription$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Contexto free?
Contexto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cemantik free?
Cemantik is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Contexto or Cemantik?
Cemantik is rated higher. Contexto averages 2.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Cemantik averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.
Do Contexto or Cemantik have ads?
Both Contexto and Cemantik show ads.
Which is updated more often, Contexto or Cemantik?
Contexto ships an update every 2 months, and Cemantik every 3 weeks. Most recently, Contexto was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cemantik on November 7, 2026.

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