# Cryptex — Daily word ladder puzzle

> Daily word ladder puzzle (iPhone/iPad app by TheUKDave.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptex/id6757914896 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TheUKDave](https://appshunter.io/developer/497798277)
- Category: Games, Books, Strategy, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Released: 2026-01-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptex/id6757914896/reviews.md

## What is Cryptex?

Unlock the daily Cryptex! Spin the letter wheels to transform the starting word into the target - but you can only change one letter at a time, and every step must be a real word.

FEATURES
• New puzzle every day at 7am
• Track your daily streak
• Progress bar shows you're heading the right way
• Hints when you're stuck
• Archive of past puzzles
• Statistics and achievements to track your progress
• Satisfying tactile wheel controls with haptics
• iCloud sync keeps progress across devices

Free to play. No ads. No account required.

Upgrade to Premium for more hints and full archive access.

Can you find the path?

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cryptex Premium | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.13.0 — 2026-02-04

Sharing just got better! Use the native iOS share sheet to show off your wins, complete with puzzle name and your performance tier.

Also new:
- Step-through solution playback - review each move at your own pace
- In-app feedback - let us know how we're doing
- Bug fixes and polish

### 1.12.8 — 2026-01-31

No release notes.

## More apps by TheUKDave

- [Charadez Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charadez-lite/id506134885)

All apps by TheUKDave: https://appshunter.io/developer/497798277

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-17.*