Twindoku vs Category Word Swap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Twindoku
A pure logic puzzle game where you fill a grid with two symbols based on a set of rules. Each level has a single, provable solution, and hints explain the deduction process. Mistakes cost hearts but can be undone.
- Pure logic puzzle gameplay
- Provable solutions, no guessing
- Progressive rule stacking
- Interactive hints with explanations
- Mistake system with hearts
- Varied grid shapes
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Two symbols. One answer. No guessing, ever. Twindoku is a pure logic puzzle. Fill each square of the grid with a sun or a moon until the board satisfies every rule the level lists. Every rule in play is printed above the board, so nothing is hidden and nothing is left to luck. ONE ANSWER, ALWAYS REACHABLE Each level has exactly one valid solution, and at any point in a solve there is at least one square you can prove from the rules in front of you. You never guess, and you never have to undo a wrong branch. The cells that come pre-filled are your starting foothold. THE BASICS TAKE TWO TAPS Tap an empty square and a picker opens right where you tapped; choose a sun or a moon, tap again to switch. - Balance: each row and column holds the same number of suns and moons -- 3 and 3 on a 6x6 grid, 4 and 4 on 8x8. - No three in a row: never three of the same symbol side by side, across or down. Diagonals do not count. THEN THE RULES START STACKING From level 3 on, every puzzle adds one or two more rules over the basics: - Equal and cross markers: two neighboring cells that must match, or must be opposite. - Color regions: each colored area needs its suns and moons balanced too. - Blocked cells: cannot be filled, do not count for their row or column, and break up a run. - Edge numbers: which cell holds the first sun of that row or column. - Junction numbers: how many suns sit in the 2x2 block around the number. A 0 or a 4 decides four cells at once. - Boards that are not square: diamonds, fat crosses, hearts, bow ties, octagons, window frames. Outside the outline is background -- untappable, uncounted. HINTS THAT TEACH The hint tool finds a square that can be proven right now, highlights it, and explains the deduction -- which rule, and what on the board makes it certain. You read the reasoning, then press Apply. You keep the technique. MISTAKES ARE NOT THE END Three hearts per level. A wrong symbol costs one heart and names the rule it broke. Out of hearts, revive to get them back with your last move undone, or restart the level clean. There is no dead end, so you can stay with a grid until it cracks. GOOD FIT IF YOU LIKE Sudoku, Binairo, Takuzu, Binoxxo, binary puzzles, Nonogram, Kakuro, or any brain teaser you finish by reasoning instead of luck. Fill every square, satisfy every rule, and the board solves itself.
Category Word Swap
Engage your mind with a relaxing word puzzle game. Swap letters to form words that fit specific categories, unlocking vibrant artwork and a sense of accomplishment. Perfect for quick breaks or extended play sessions.
- Letter swapping gameplay
- Category-based word challenges
- Discovering new words
- Colorful card illustrations
- Hint system for assistance
- Relaxed, no-time-limit play
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“Category Word Swap” is a relaxing and enjoyable word puzzle where you find words by skillfully swapping letters. Drag and drop the letters on the cards to swap them around and complete new English words. Every time you complete a word, you get one step closer to completing the category. Some answers are obvious right away, while others require a little more thought. When you find the correct word, the card is illuminated with vibrant colors and beautiful artwork. How to Play - Drag and drop letters to swap their positions. - Create words that fit the category. - Complete all categories to solve the puzzle. The rules are simple and easy to pick up, but finding the best combinations will test your vocabulary and logical thinking skills. Don’t just focus on individual words—work to find answers that help you complete the entire puzzle. If you get stuck, the hint feature will help you move to the next step. Features - Simple and intuitive controls - The joy of discovering words and a sense of accomplishment - Clever category-based hints - Colorful cards and illustrations - Helpful hint feature - Relaxed gameplay with no time limits - Quick puzzles perfect for short breaks Perfect for fans of word puzzles, anagrams, word games, association games, vocabulary quizzes, logic games, and casual brain-training games. Swap letters, trust your intuition, and savor the satisfying moment when all the pieces fall perfectly into place!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Twindoku at 29 against Category Word Swap's 1. Twindoku also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Category Word Swap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twindoku has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Twindoku ships an update every 9 days, Category Word Swap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Twindoku | Category Word Swap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 433 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Oakever Games | GOODROID,Inc. |
In-app purchases
Twindoku
No in-app purchases
Category Word Swap
No in-app purchases
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