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DedCross vs Upend

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DedCross compared with Upend
Detail DedCrossUpend logo Upend
What it doesFind the crosses hidden in the colours — and unbuild them in reverse. Challenge a friend to wake up, do the work, and beat them
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree with ads; premium one-time purchase removes advertising and unlocks larger boards. Not given
Key features
  • Reverse-order puzzle solving with visual stack unwinding
  • Budget-based scoring system with vessel metaphor
  • Two-tap control interface with visual feedback
  • Difficulty selection with variable cross counts
  • Musical scale progression during gameplay
  • Hint system with cross visualization
  • Six language interface support
  • Interactive help tour
  • Adjustable board size for varied challenge
  • Real system alarm that starts the race
  • Camera-based rep counting for squats and exercises
  • Barcode scanning for proof of completion
  • Photo evidence verification
  • Hidden time scoring until both players finish
  • Series score and win streak tracking
  • Did Not Start tracking for missed challenges
  • Offline-capable with server synchronization
  • No video recording or transmission
  • Self-report verification option
What makes it different
  • Plays the game's deal sequence backwards as sound when solving
  • One-time purchase with no subscriptions or additional in-app purchases
  • Score system uses visual vessel metaphor instead of climbing counter
  • Clean minimalist UI with readable typography and strong UX
  • Times stay completely hidden until both players finish, eliminating spoilers
  • Fair scoring based on personal alarm time regardless of wake-up hour
  • No video ever recorded, stored or transmitted for privacy
  • Works fully offline without requiring signal
  • Tamper-proof with server-side timestamp verification
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet −1 (down) since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1819
Citation Flow (Majestic)209
Referring domains (Majestic)2916

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