Comparison

Category Word Swap vs Elevator 21

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Letter swapping gameplay
  • Category-based word challenges
  • Discovering new words
  • Colorful card illustrations
  • Hint system for assistance
  • Relaxed, no-time-limit play
Features
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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!

About

Elevator 21

Features
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The lobby is filling up. Three elevators. One perfect number: 21. Drag numbered guests into a lift and send them upstairs. Land exactly on 21 for a perfect departure — go over and the car busts. Chain perfect lifts to light a fire streak with bigger and bigger bonuses. Every floor changes the night: seat VIPs, keep couples together, flick troublemakers out, read hidden totals and beat express timers. Clear all 21 floors to run the night. • One-handed portrait play with big, readable numbers • 21 floors, each with its own twist • Hardcore Night: 3 rescues per floor, one loss ends the run, and its own leaderboard • Game Center world rankings • Lost a floor? Use a Joker or watch a video to continue exactly where you lost — or drop back a floor and fight your way up • Plays offline • Original disco soundtrack with separate music and sound controls • 12 languages Fair by design: rescued stages never count toward the leaderboard, and nothing you can buy raises your rank. Optional Joker packs and a one-time Remove Ads purchase support the game.

Screenshots

Category Word Swap3 screens
Elevator 214 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Category Word Swap at none against Elevator 21's 5. Elevator 21's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Elevator 21 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Category Word Swap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Category Word Swap ships an update every 3 weeks, Elevator 21 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Category Word Swap versus Elevator 21: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCategory Word SwapElevator 21
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size433 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGOODROID,Inc.Studio Mundial LLC

In-app purchases

None

Category Word Swap

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Elevator 21

One-time5
  • 3 Jokers$0.99
  • 10 Jokers$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 2 more
  • 20 Jokers$2.99
  • 50 Jokers$4.99

Questions

Is Category Word Swap free?
Category Word Swap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elevator 21 free?
Elevator 21 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Category Word Swap or Elevator 21 have ads?
Both Category Word Swap and Elevator 21 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Category Word Swap or Elevator 21?
Category Word Swap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elevator 21 every 2 days. Most recently, Category Word Swap was updated on October 31, 2026 and Elevator 21 on November 11, 2026.

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