# Cryptogram Detective Puzzle — Solve Crime Mystery Word Game

> Detective word puzzle game for solving cryptogram mysteries and criminal cases. (iPhone/iPad app by Digigo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-detective-puzzle/id6740774549 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Digigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281475071)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 271 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 193 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-detective-puzzle/id6740774549/reviews.md

## What is Cryptogram Detective Puzzle?

Play as a crime investigation detective and unravel the mystery with cryptograms and clues!
Step into the world of crime-solving and put your detective skills to the test. Face challenging cryptograms, gather hidden clues, and make crucial decisions to solve murder cases across 160+ unique investigations — and find out whodunit.

Features:
- Solve Cryptograms: Decode ciphers to unlock vital clues and progress through the investigation.
- Investigate Crime Scenes: Gather evidence and piece together the story.
- 160+ Criminal Cases: From murders to heists, every case is a new mystery.
- Daily Challenges: Fresh puzzles every day to keep your brain sharp.

Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery and bring the criminal to justice? Download now and find out!

## Key features

- Solve cryptograms
- Investigate crime events
- Solve criminal cases
- Test detective skills
- Uncover culprits

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1200 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 450 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-detective-puzzle/id6740774549/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Game

*2026-07-27*

Love it.

### 3/5 — Could have been 5 stars

*2026-07-17*

I find it ridiculous that even after I solve a case I need to use diamonds to read the motive.

### 5/5 — Cryptogram

*2026-06-21, version 1.0.12*

I like every single thing about this game except the advertisement “Speechify”. There’s no way out of this ad. Other ads have the X in the top corner for you to click to go back to the game; this has nothing. So, I have to shut off the game and start over. The game is very much a great deal of fun except for that. If there is a way to do something, please let me know! And I apologize!

### 4/5 — Great sleuthing game

*2026-04-13, version 1.0.12*

Often additional background is needed I n order to correctly figure out who the murderer is. Also it would be so helpful if when you select a letter in the puzzle, all of the other like letters would fill in.

### 1/5 — What?

*2026-03-23, version 1.0.12*

Some of the answers here don’t even make sense in this.

### 1/5 — Favorite…but

*2025-08-25, version 1.0.11*

This is my favorite cryptogram game but too many ads .  Way too many ads interrupting the flow of the game.  Should up the fun by allowing a few more mistakes, maybe 5, not just 3.  Too hard to get back to the puzzle after an error.

### 3/5 — Other game is better

*2025-05-25, version 1.0.10*

You’re other cryptogram detective game is better. It’s done more like a visual novel and you actually have more involvement by being able to choose your path. Plus you don’t have to fill in every letter once you discover it. This one is ok to play a quick puzzle to pass the time, but it’s not as engrossing as the other game. Plus the ad interruption in the middle of a puzzle is annoying.

### 5/5 — Cryptogram Detective

*2025-04-08, version 1.0.6*

Great game! Challenging but fun.

### 5/5 — Challenging

*2025-04-05, version 1.0.4*

Finding the bad guy by clues that require good skills .  Not too easy, not to hard so game is not frustrating.

### 5/5 — Mystery/who done it cryptogram

*2025-03-23, version 1.0.4*

I lovvvvve this game! Thank you! It is so much fun!

## Frequently asked questions about Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

### What is Cryptogram Detective Puzzle?

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle is a word puzzle game where you play as a detective to solve criminal cases. You will decipher cryptograms, gather clues, and identify the culprit to crack the mystery.

### How do I solve the cryptograms?

You will need to decode the encrypted messages by identifying patterns and substitutions within the text. Successfully solving these puzzles unlocks vital clues that help you progress through the criminal investigation.

### Is the app free to play?

The app is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core gameplay for free, with optional purchases available for additional content or advantages.

### What kind of cases will I solve?

You will tackle various criminal cases, including murder mysteries. As you advance, the cases become more complex, challenging your detective skills to uncover 'who dunnit' and bring the criminal to justice.

### What are the main features of the game?

Key features include solving cryptograms to find clues, investigating crime events by gathering evidence, progressing through different criminal cases, and testing your overall detective abilities to identify the culprit.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.14 — 2026-07-24

Performance improvements for a smoother investigation.
New cases added regularly - keep solving!

### 1.0.13 — 2026-07-06

Performance improvements for a smoother investigation.
New cases added regularly - keep solving!

### 1.0.12 — 2025-09-03

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.11 — 2025-08-12

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.10 — 2025-05-06

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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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 2026-08-27.*