Category Word Swap vs Elevator 21
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Elevator 21
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Elevator 21 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Category Word Swap asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Category Word Swap | Elevator 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 433 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GOODROID,Inc. | Studio Mundial LLC |
In-app purchases
Category Word Swap
No in-app purchases
Elevator 21
- 3 Jokers$0.99
- 10 Jokers$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
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- 20 Jokers$2.99
- 50 Jokers$4.99
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