Comparison

Crypt Stones vs Word Cryptex

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

Head to head
About

Crypt Stones

Match three or more gems of the same color to eliminate them and prevent them from filling the hole. Aim and shoot to create powerful combos in this addictive puzzle game. Enjoy a fun and challenging experience on your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Match-3 gem elimination
  • Aim and shoot mechanics
  • Prevent stones from filling hole
  • Supports phones and tablets
  • Single or two-player modes
Features
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This is a game based on the traditional elimination game,it supported phones and tablets,gaming scenarios from a single source or two sources,launched a string of jewels,which are arranged in an irregular,these gems require players to be eliminated,otherwise the stones into the hole. every three gems of the same color can be paired,and being eliminated. How to play: Destroy jewel stones by forming groups of 3 or more marbles of the same colour and don't the the balls reach the skull. Click on the screen to shoot the marbles where you want the marbles to go. The gem in the back of the frog shows the colour of the next balls. If you feel that this game is fun and you can share this game with your friends to play!

About

Word Cryptex

Features
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Find hidden words using letters on Cryptex! Let's start exciting words puzzle game! HOW TO PLAY • Simply swipe your finger over cryptex to suggest a word for given topic. • If you've found a valid word it will be marked on the words field. • Find all the words in topic to complete the level. • More words to find - more points. FEATURES • Gameplay based on Cryptex • Free classic mode • Daily bonus rewards • Free hints for each 5 levels • Best exercise for the brain • Game saves • Support both Phones and Tablets • Free update! More levels and game modes coming soon! Stay tuned! N.B. The word cryptex is a neologism coined by the author Dan Brown for his 2003 novel The Da Vinci Code, denoting a portable vault used to hide secret messages. Origin of word: formed from Greek κρυπτός kryptós, “hidden, secret”.

Screenshots

Crypt Stones4 screens
Word Cryptex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crypt Stones at none against Word Cryptex's 4. Word Cryptex's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 48 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads 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. Word Cryptex sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Crypt Stones asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crypt Stones ships an update every 48 months, Word Cryptex every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crypt Stones versus Word Cryptex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrypt StonesWord Cryptex
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer娟 杜Kidga

In-app purchases

None

Crypt Stones

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Word Cryptex

One-time4
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • Mode unlock$0.99
  • Add 25 hints$1.99
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  • Remove Ads & add 20 hints$2.99

Questions

Is Crypt Stones free?
Crypt Stones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Cryptex free?
Word Cryptex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crypt Stones or Word Cryptex have ads?
Neither Crypt Stones nor Word Cryptex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crypt Stones or Word Cryptex?
Crypt Stones ships an update every 48 months, and Word Cryptex every 5 days. Most recently, Crypt Stones was updated on September 15, 2026 and Word Cryptex on September 27, 2026.

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