# Crypto-Families Round — Brain Snacks

> Ad-free crypto-family puzzle game with unlimited hints and adjustable features. (iPhone/iPad app by Norman Basham.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypto-families-round/id1093561769 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Norman Basham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710814251)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,554 App Store ratings · 196 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypto-families-round/id1093561769/reviews.md

## What is Crypto?

Crypto-Families Round is the best way to solve crypto-families anywhere.

You've played millions of our crypto-families games over the years and we've listened: 
• No ads
• Fun topics
• Unlimited hints
• Puzzles size to screen, no scrolling
• Auto advance after guess
• Optionally show incorrect answers
• Show letter usage counts
• Play in landscape or portrait

## Key features

- No ads
- Unlimited hints
- Puzzles size to screen
- Auto advance after guess
- Show letter usage counts
- Landscape or portrait play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mercury - 6 Rounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mars - 15  Rounds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jupiter - 40 Rounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40 Rounds & Unlimited Hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Solar System - 61 Rounds! | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 196)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypto-families-round/id1093561769/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Simple fun

*2026-07-21, version 2.8.1*

A good little game that is fun to play but makes you think a bit. I picked it up on a daily puzzles mix of games. I enjoyed this one so I downloaded the app so I could play it some more.

### 5/5 — Dfield

*2026-05-25, version 2.8.1*

Some easy, some challenging

### 5/5 — Mind training

*2026-04-08, version 2.8.1*

I love this app as it helps your brain to think logically. There are several different games all aimed at improving your mind skills. I’m 76 and I’m hoping it keeps my mind alert

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-03-21, version 2.8.1*

Great game!  I like families because I can get my kids involved.  Need more rounds!

### 5/5 — Crypto-Families

*2026-03-15, version 2.8.1*

I enjoy Crypto-Families, and these are the first I’ve seen. Thank you.

### 5/5 — Love Crypto-families!

*2026-03-11, version 2.8.1*

Great variety of categories, some easy, some super challenging. Great app!

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-11-16, version 2.8.1*

Works well, no ads or microtransactions just fun simple puzzles

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-11-07, version 2.8.1*

Really enjoying this game.

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2025-08-28, version 2.8.1*

I enjoy all of this developer’s games

### 4/5 — Word games

*2025-08-08, version 2.8.1*

Fun games , keeps the mind working

## Frequently asked questions about Crypto

### What is Crypto-Families Round?

Crypto-Families Round is a mobile game designed for solving crypto-family puzzles. It offers an ad-free experience with features like unlimited hints and adjustable puzzle sizes to fit your screen, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable gameplay.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include an ad-free experience, unlimited hints, puzzles that adapt to your screen size without scrolling, auto-advance after guesses, optional display of incorrect answers, letter usage counts, and the ability to play in either landscape or portrait mode.

### Is Crypto-Families Round free to play?

The application is free to download and play. While the core game is free, it does offer in-app purchases, which may include additional content or features.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect?

You can expect to solve crypto-family puzzles. These are word puzzles where letters are substituted for numbers. The game offers fun topics and a variety of puzzles to keep you engaged.

### Can I play this game on my tablet?

Yes, the puzzles are designed to size to your screen, meaning they will adjust to fit without requiring scrolling. This ensures a good experience on various devices, including tablets, and you can play in either landscape or portrait orientation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.1 — 2020-10-08

Improved play!

### 2.8 — 2019-09-02

Improved performance!

### 2.7 — 2017-11-02

Fixed an issue where options were not always saved.

### 2.6 — 2017-09-18

Game play improvements, performance enhancements, and fixes as well as support for new devices. Update now.

### 2.3 — 2016-08-19

Crypto-Families Round has never looked better! We focused on the details -  adding visual flair and pixel perfect layout adjustments. Update now!

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## More apps by Norman Basham

- [Cryptogram](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram/id380210791)
- [Daily Puzzles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-puzzles/id594653435)
- [Variety Puzzles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variety-puzzles/id596543924)
- [Cryptogram Round](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-round/id1013610861)
- [Pair-It](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-it/id1053239391)

All apps by Norman Basham: https://appshunter.io/developer/1710814251

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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 2026-08-29.*
