Comparison

Searchin' vs Kromium

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

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About

Searchin'

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Searchin' reinvents the classic word search, turning it into an entirely new game! When you find a word, the letters disappear and new letters are added. - Searchin' Classic make words to collect letters, find all the letters and you win! - Seachin' Social competing against your friends, score points for letters found, first player to 1000 points wins! - Seachin' Endless* - find words, that's it! It never ends! There's power-ups, abilities, and over 160,000 words! Hours of gameplay finding words from "ABANDONMENTS" to "ZYGOMORPHIES"! Every four to twelve letter word in this description can be found in Searchin'! *Searchin' Endless requires in-app purchase

About

Kromium

Experience a satisfying color puzzle game with intuitive drag-and-drop mechanics and mesmerizing flood-fill animations. Complete hundreds of handcrafted levels with progressive difficulty, designed for both quick breaks and extended play.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop gameplay
  • Mesmerizing flood-fill mechanics
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Progressive difficulty modes
  • Offline play
  • Star rating system
Features
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Kromium - Where Colors Come to Life Experience the most satisfying color puzzle on the App Store! Kromium combines intuitive drag-and-drop gameplay with mesmerizing flood-fill mechanics that create beautiful cascading color animations across your screen. HOW TO PLAY KROMIUM: Drag any tile to an adjacent tile Watch colors flood across connected areas in stunning waves Transform the entire grid to match the target color Complete levels within the move limit Earn up to 3 stars for efficient solutions WHAT MAKES KROMIUM SPECIAL: Unique Flood-Fill Mechanics - Watch colors spread like liquid paint Mesmerizing Animations - Every move creates beautiful color cascades Strategic Depth - Simple rules, complex puzzles Progressive Difficulty - From relaxing to mind-bending challenges Perfect One-Handed Play - Designed for mobile-first gaming No Time Pressure - Think, strategize, enjoy at your own pace KROMIUM FEATURES: Hundreds of handcrafted puzzle levels Multiple difficulty modes: Easy, Normal, Hard, and Nightmare Dynamic difficulty system that adapts to your skill Star rating system rewards strategic thinking Watch video ads for extra moves when you need them Offline play - no internet required VISUAL EXPERIENCE: Smooth, fluid animations that respond to your touch Rich, vibrant color palette Clean, modern interface design Portrait mode optimized for comfortable play Responsive design for all iPhone and iPad sizes PERFECT FOR: Quick 2-minute brain breaks Extended puzzle sessions Commuting and travel entertainment Relaxing wind-down activity Sharpening strategic thinking skills Players of all ages and skill levels Whether you're a casual gamer seeking beautiful, relaxing entertainment or a puzzle enthusiast looking for your next strategic challenge, Kromium delivers a premium gaming experience that's both instantly accessible and endlessly engaging. The name says it all - Kromium brings the full spectrum of color puzzle gaming to your fingertips with unprecedented visual beauty and satisfying gameplay mechanics. Download Kromium today and discover why this isn't just another puzzle game - it's a work of interactive art! Completely free to play! Watch short video ads to get extra moves when you need them. This game was built with love for my wife Katie.

Screenshots

Searchin'4 screens
Kromium3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kromium at none against Searchin''s 2. Kromium also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price 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. Searchin' sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Kromium asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Searchin' ships an update every 5 weeks, Kromium every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Searchin' versus Kromium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSearchin'Kromium
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWesley Hahnjames gibbens

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Searchin'

One-time2
  • Unlock Endless Mode$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Kromium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Searchin' free?
Searchin' is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kromium free?
Kromium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Searchin' or Kromium have ads?
Searchin' shows ads; Kromium does not.
Which is updated more often, Searchin' or Kromium?
Searchin' ships an update every 5 weeks, and Kromium every 2 days. Most recently, Searchin' was updated on October 14, 2026 and Kromium on October 16, 2026.

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