hocus 3D vs Helper for CrossPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
hocus 3D
A relaxing puzzle game where you rotate pieces to build intricate mazes. Inspired by impossible geometry, each level offers a unique spatial challenge to uncover hidden paths and complete the labyrinth.
- Rotate maze pieces
- Build labyrinth solutions
- Mind-bending puzzles
- Minimalist design
- Dozens of levels
- Spatial thinking challenge
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hocus 3D is a relaxing yet mind-bending puzzle game inspired by the impossible geometry of M.C. Escher. In hocus 3D, your goal is simple: rotate the pieces and build your solution to complete labyrinth. Each move changes the structure of the maze, and only the correct arrangement reveals the full path. When the labyrinth is perfectly connected, the level is complete. Every puzzle in hocus 3D presents a new geometric challenge. By rotating tiles, you slowly shape the maze and uncover hidden paths that were not visible at first. The elegant minimal design of hocus 3D keeps the focus on the puzzle itself, allowing you to enjoy a calm and satisfying gameplay experience. hocus 3D blends art, illusion, and clever puzzle mechanics into a unique brain-teasing journey. Explore dozens of beautifully crafted levels, experiment with different rotations, and discover how each small change transforms the labyrinth. If you enjoy relaxing puzzle games that challenge your spatial thinking, hocus 3D offers a mesmerizing maze-building experience.
Helper for CrossPlay
This app assists players with challenging word puzzles by offering solutions and word suggestions. It uses OCR technology to read puzzle boards from screenshots, eliminating manual input. Designed to keep the game enjoyable and flowing, it's a lightweight companion for puzzle enthusiasts.
- OCR puzzle board reading
- Anagram solver
- Automatic solution generation
- Screenshot integration
- Lightweight design
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Helper for CrossPlay helps you solve tricky NYT CrossPlay puzzles when you’re stuck. Quickly find word possibilities with the anagram solver, or take a screenshot of your puzzle and let the app read the board using OCR and generate solutions for you. No manual typing required. A smart, lightweight helper made for CrossPlay players who want to keep the game fun and moving. Privacy Notice: This app collects your device’s IP address, advertising ID, and other partner specific identifiers. These identifiers enable personalized ads and analytics to improve our app. Opt-out or learn more by visiting our Privacy Center, accessible from the app's settings.
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Verdict
hocus 3D and Helper for CrossPlay both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of hocus 3D's written reviews are positive against 21% of Helper for CrossPlay's. hocus 3D also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. hocus 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Helper for CrossPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for hocus 3D against 4.6 for Helper for CrossPlay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 717 and 284 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of hocus 3D's written reviews are positive against 21% of Helper for CrossPlay's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | hocus 3D | Helper for CrossPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (717 ratings) — better | 4.6 (284 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 21.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 717 — better | 284 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GAMEBRAIN YAZILIM TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI | Firecracker Software |
Customer experience
hocus 3D
Helper for CrossPlay
In-app purchases
hocus 3D
- No Ads$6.99
Helper for CrossPlay
- Helper for CrossPlay Pro$4.99
Questions
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