Comparison

Word Stack Solitaire vs Crucix

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

Head to head
About

Word Stack Solitaire

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A word puzzle with the rhythm of solitaire. Move letter cards between stacks, uncover hidden letters and bring each word together. One small move can open up the whole board. Explore more than 1,000 crafted levels, from gentle first puzzles to tricky mystery words and tougher boss boards. When you need a fresh angle, use a hint, shuffle the cards or add a column. Come back for the daily puzzle, build a streak and discover its Golden Word. Want a quicker challenge? Versus mode puts you up against a computer opponent, with game coins at stake. Coins have no cash value and cannot be withdrawn or exchanged for real-world prizes. Collect letters to unlock background themes, choose an avatar and make the game your own. Play in English, Turkish, Spanish or German, with separate progress for each language. Solo puzzles can be played offline. Optional coin packs are available as in-app purchases.

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Crucix

Features
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Crucix is a proper crossword game, with two ways to play and six languages. TWO MODES โ€ข Letter wheel: drag your finger across the letters to build words and watch the grid fill in. Every word has its own clue, so you can play it the other way round too: read the clue and hunt for the word. โ€ข Arrow crossword: the classic newspaper puzzle, with the clues inside the grid and an arrow showing which way the word runs. Tap a square and type. SIX REAL LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese. This is not a translated interface: each language has its own words and its own clues, written one by one. Switch language and the whole game changes. OVER 3,500 LEVELS 2,364 letter wheel levels and 1,200 arrow crosswords. Each language keeps its own progress, in case you want to practise two at once. BUILT FOR UNHURRIED PLAY โ€ข Works offline: everything ships with the app. โ€ข No account, no sign-up, no email address. โ€ข No timer and no streak to lose. โ€ข Bonus words hidden in every level for anyone who wants to dig deeper. โ€ข Coins for hints when a word refuses to come. Free, with ads. Rewarded ads are always your choice: if you would rather not watch one, you never have to.

Screenshots

Word Stack Solitaire4 screens
Crucix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crucix at none against Word Stack Solitaire's 6. Word Stack Solitaire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Word Stack Solitaire sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Crucix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Stack Solitaire ships an update every 2 days, Crucix every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Word Stack Solitaire versus Crucix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Stack SolitaireCrucix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size128 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmre PehlevanOliver Tacoronte Mendoza

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Word Stack Solitaire

One-time6
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Coin Pack 2$1.99
  • Coin Pack 3$4.99
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  • Coin Pack 4$9.99
  • Coin Pack 5$19.99
  • Coin Pack 6$49.99
None

Crucix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Stack Solitaire free?
Word Stack Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crucix free?
Crucix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Word Stack Solitaire or Crucix have ads?
Crucix shows ads; Word Stack Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Stack Solitaire or Crucix?
Word Stack Solitaire ships an update every 2 days, and Crucix every 2 weeks. Most recently, Word Stack Solitaire was updated on October 20, 2026 and Crucix on October 19, 2026.

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