Comparison

Block Words vs CryptoMagic

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

Head to head
About

Block Words

Features
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Block Words brings two favorites together: the relaxing block puzzle and the joy of spelling words. Drag letter blocks onto the board. When a row or column is full, it clears. If it holds a word, you score bonus points. And a word with five or more letters also blasts the line that crosses it. HOW TO PLAY • Place blocks on the 8×8 board • Full rows and columns clear • Words with 4+ letters in a full line score bonus points • Words with 5+ letters set off an extra blast • The game ends when no block fits WHAT YOU GET • Blast: play endlessly and beat your high score, no timer • Daily challenge: the same blocks for everyone, plus a word of the day • 100+ levels with their own goals when you want something different • Daily tasks and a day streak that reward you every day • Your word collection: every word you spell is saved • Words in 14 languages, including English, German, Spanish, French and Turkish A quick game on the go or a long session in the evening: Block Words trains your vocabulary and spatial thinking along the way. Block Words is free to play and contains ads and optional in-app purchases.

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

Block Words4 screens
CryptoMagic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CryptoMagic at none against Block Words's 7. CryptoMagic also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. Block Words sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. CryptoMagic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Words ships an update every 9 months, CryptoMagic every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Block Words versus CryptoMagic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock WordsCryptoMagic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSelim TuranThornware, LLC

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Block Words

One-time7
  • 125 Sterne$0.99
  • 400 Sterne$2.99
  • 750 Sterne$3.99
Show 4 more
  • 1300 Sterne$6.99
  • 1800 Sterne$8.99
  • 3000 Sterne$14.99
  • 6500 Sterne$24.99
None

CryptoMagic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Words free?
Block Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CryptoMagic free?
CryptoMagic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block Words or CryptoMagic have ads?
Both Block Words and CryptoMagic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Words or CryptoMagic?
Block Words ships an update every 9 months, and CryptoMagic every 4 days. Most recently, Block Words was updated on October 25, 2026 and CryptoMagic on October 7, 2026.

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