Comparison

Cryptical vs Gridilox

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

Head to head
About

Cryptical

Features
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Want a fiendish cryptic crossword? Purchase crosswords by professional newspaper crossword setters and use the simple, expertly designed interface to solve. Need a simpler entry to cryptics? The Cryptical Community has single clues and mini crosswords for free. Look out for the pro submissions! Fancy yourself as a crossword setter? Subscribe and you can share your own creations and join in the discussions in the Cryptical Community. Stuck on a really tough clue? Use free intelligent frontier AI that can give incremental hints to get you moving again. If you still don't understand the wordplay get a clear explanation of how it works with a mini-tutorial. Want to collaborate on a crossword? Invite another crossword fan to join in and solve in real-time together. Use the Brainstorm in-app messaging to discuss wordplay and get in-grid notifications badges on clues. Want to get help on your daily cryptic before the answers are released? Easily capture and upload printed newspaper or magazine crosswords, with or without answers, to use the app's intelligent AI solving tools. Need a break from the cryptic clues? Get an easy or challenging themed non-cryptic crossword to test your general knowledge! Download the app and get solving! Sencha, Vytautus and Linden Privacy Policy: www.crypticalcrosswords.com/privacy Terms of Use: www.crypticalcrosswords.com/terms

About

Gridilox

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Gridilox is a logic puzzle about locating hidden transmitters from distance clues. Every numbered cell tells you the exact shortest-path distance to the nearest transmitter. Use those clues to work out where the transmitters must be. The rule stays the same, but the space changes. Play across: • Grid • Cylinder • Cube • Möbius strip Each surface changes how cells connect, creating new deduction patterns without changing the core rule. Features: • Daily Puzzle • Procedurally generated puzzles • Multiple difficulty levels • Four different surfaces • Progress tracking and streaks • Optional leaderboard registration • No adverts Gridilox Pro is available as a one-time purchase and unlocks unlimited generated puzzles across Grid, Cylinder, Cube and Mobius surface and every difficulty level. No subscription is required.

Screenshots

Cryptical4 screens
Gridilox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gridilox at every 2 days against Cryptical's every 5 days. Cryptical's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Cryptical sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gridilox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptical ships an update every 5 days, Gridilox every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Cryptical versus Gridilox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrypticalGridilox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin Law SmithPortfolio Software Ltd

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cryptical

One-time10
  • No. 1C by Linden$0.29
  • No. 2 by Vytautus$0.29
  • No. 3 by Vytautus$0.29
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  • No. 4 by Vytautus$0.29
  • Dogs by Linden$0.29
  • Mammals by Linden$0.29
  • Insects by Linden$0.29
  • No. 6 by Doc$0.49
  • Hint and explanation token top up$0.49
  • Animal-themed (x5) by Linden$0.99
1 purchases

Gridilox

One-time1
  • Gridilox Unlimited$12.99

Questions

Is Cryptical free?
Cryptical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridilox free?
Gridilox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cryptical or Gridilox have ads?
Neither Cryptical nor Gridilox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptical or Gridilox?
Cryptical ships an update every 5 days, and Gridilox every 2 days. Most recently, Cryptical was updated on October 10, 2026 and Gridilox on October 2, 2026.

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