Comparison

Cryptex vs WordLex!

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

Head to head
About

Cryptex

Features
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Unlock the daily Cryptex! Spin the letter wheels to transform the starting word into the target - but you can only change one letter at a time, and every step must be a real word. FEATURES • New puzzle every day at 7am • Track your daily streak • Progress bar shows you're heading the right way • Hints when you're stuck • Archive of past puzzles • Statistics and achievements to track your progress • Satisfying tactile wheel controls with haptics • iCloud sync keeps progress across devices Free to play. No ads. No account required. Upgrade to Premium for more hints and full archive access. Can you find the path?

About

WordLex!

Features
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WordLex is a multiplayer word game that can be played online or locally with friends. During a game, two players work together and each has a role: one must guess the word, while the other helps by giving clues. The gameplay is built around a core constraint: clues are words too, and must be given one at a time. After each clue, the guessing player gets only one attempt. If the word isn’t found, the turn goes back to the other player. Inspired by the American TV show "Million Dollar Password", WordLex offers a modern adaptation as a mobile app. The friends mode allows a wide range of possible settings, while the online mode follows strict rules and is tied to a scoring system. The game is available in five languages, both online and locally. Online, each player has a separate score for each language. Join the WordLex community and come have fun !

Screenshots

Cryptex4 screens
WordLex!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WordLex! at none against Cryptex's 1. WordLex! also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Cryptex's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price and ads 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. Cryptex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WordLex! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptex ships an update every 4 days, WordLex! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Cryptex versus WordLex!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptexWordLex!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB40 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTheUKDaveNicolas Piot

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cryptex

One-time1
  • Cryptex Premium$2.99
None

WordLex!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cryptex free?
Cryptex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WordLex! free?
WordLex! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cryptex or WordLex! have ads?
Neither Cryptex nor WordLex! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptex or WordLex!?
Cryptex ships an update every 4 days, and WordLex! every 9 days. Most recently, Cryptex was updated on September 27, 2026 and WordLex! on September 18, 2026.

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