# Cryptoscapes - Brain Word Game — user reviews > 37 indexed App Store user reviews of Cryptoscapes by Guangzhou Shishan Technology Co., Ltd., rated 4.86/5 from 1,323 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptoscapes-brain-word-game/id6504290103/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptoscapes-brain-word-game/id6504290103.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,243 · 4★ 30 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 25 ## What do users think of Cryptoscapes? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable game - 🧠 Keeps the brain sharp - 💯 Great quotes and puzzles **Cons** - 🐛 Bugs and glitches (keyboard issues, random app switching, etc.) - 🔍 Repeated puzzles and incorrect quotes/lyrics - 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads - 🤔 Misleading advertising about no ads **Commonly reported bugs** - Mistakes already recorded at the start of puzzles - Inability to enter full words due to limited space - Levels not loading after updates - Background links taking users to unexpected pages **Most requested features** - Hint system to help players - Option to disable ads or pay to remove them - Improved font/board size for better visibility - Fix for level progression issues ## Newest reviews (16 of 37) ### 3/5 — Wonderful game but you can’t turn off ads *2024-09-14* This is fun and has great quotes but every single puzzle you have add pop up and no way to turn them off. I will pay to do that but no option is available. I’m going to have to find a different game. ### 2/5 — Web Glitch? *2024-09-12* Really fun, addicting game - but very weird glitch that seems to be a website running in the background? System keyboard popping up, clicking ads, or playing random videos when trying to select different tiles/letters. What is the purpose of this?? ### 4/5 — Your game is good but *2024-08-29* Your game is good but it needs to include hints yes it’s definitely challenging but it’s somewhat unbeatable however I like the idea of the game it just needs hints so that if someone is struggling it can help you ### 2/5 — Bugs galore! *2024-08-29* This was my absolute favorite until the recent update. The update has caused it to spontaneously open up other apps or even try to sign me up for twitter. While using the in app keyboard, all of a sudden these things occur frequently. ### 4/5 — Odd things pop up *2024-08-27* I love this game. There are some issues, my keyboard randomly will pop up. Right in the middle of a game it will take me to Instagram. Right in the middle of a game it will take me to google. I’m not a fan of this. ### 2/5 — Repeating Puzzles and Wrong Quotes and Lyrics *2024-08-25* I love these games HOWEVER this game frustrates me I started realizing I was seeing the same puzzles multiple times, example one Titanic one about Rose jumping off the ship it came up 4 TIMES!!! I’ve seen many flaws with quotes and song lyrics with the incorrect song title or lyrics in the song (I looked up the lyrics to make sure I wasn’t crazy) Seriously it’s super easy to get this basic information to make sure you have it right and there should be no reason why puzzles are repeating ### 4/5 — Almost 5 stars *2024-08-25* The game is great, was great until the last update which causes the keyboard, number pad, and Maps to pop up. I hope this is not the new normal. ### 2/5 — Good concept but… *2024-08-08* Hi! Please read, So the first one was Easy, but I COULD NOT EVEN SOLVE THE second One! 😡😡, the Developers could AT LEAST given a Hint for it, But because there were no hints, I deleted this App ### 3/5 — Game is super fun, but speaking untruths about having no ads is not.. *2024-08-07* I love this game a lot, it's extremely entertaining and makes my brain work which I enjoy. However, one of the main reasons I downloaded this app was because it promoted "no annoying ads", so for me to have to watch an ad after every/every other word puzzle I solve makes me a bit irked. But aside from the false advertising of the "no ads", it's a solid game and keeps your brain sharp 👍 ### 2/5 — Too many ads *2024-08-05* While I do love this kind of game, the ads are a bit much. Watching an ad to revive after making too many mistakes? Fine, whatever. An ad after every. single. level? Way too much. There isn’t even an option to pay to remove them! ### 3/5 — Fun game, but lies to you *2024-08-02* I saw that this game had no ads and so i went and got it. It turns out you do have ads and quite frankly, very often. Developers, if you're going to put ads in your game then please don't say that it has no ads. It's misleading ### 3/5 — Great game but stuck on level 106 *2024-07-29* On level 106 and it won’t let me enter the last three letters of a word because it is not showing up on the screen, not enough room for the three spaces, they are not showing up!! ### 4/5 — Too small for senior eyes! *2024-07-28* Please provide an option to magnify the font/board if desired. Love the game, but in order to continue comfortably, I need to be able to easily see it. ### 2/5 — Good concept but… *2024-07-23* Hi! Please read, So the first one was Easy, but I COULD NOT EVEN SOLVE THE second One! 😡😡, the Developers could AT LEAST given a Hint for it, But because there were no hints, I deleted this App ### 3/5 — Nice casual game but has a glitch *2024-07-15* I really enjoy this game. It’s something that keeps my attention without becoming so difficult that I don’t want to waste time on it. There is one glitch that has kept me from moving forward. Level 48 has both E and A has #6 and neither can be changed. If that were fixed, I’d continue playing! **Developer response:** We are sorry to bring you a bad experience, we have checked and optimized the level content experience, please update to the latest version to see if the problem is solved ### 4/5 — Problem *2024-07-13* Got to level 95 and missing a word(s) and cannot complete the puzzle. Very disappointed because loving this game **Developer response:** We are sorry to bring you a bad experience, we have checked and optimized the level content experience, please update to the latest version to see if the problem is solved ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Cryptoscapes *2024-09-09* Just downloaded app. It is very slow and sluggish. At this point I am disappointed because I like these types of word games. I hope whatever the problem is that it will be resolved ### 1/5 — VERY IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ *2024-09-06* This game was very fun in the start. I was shaving a great time, and I forgot the app was still on my phone, so I decided to open it up. It was fine until I tried to type a letter, and only numbers showed up for a second. I ignored it and a few seconds later, a short video (which I quickly exited out of in case of anything disturbing showing) which showed people walking around in what seemed like a mall? It was very weird and it wasn’t an ad, so I was somewhat scared. Please read this and answer about what happened! ### 1/5 — Was Fun and mostly interesting *2024-09-03* Just updated and will be deleting The game was great except for the constant titanic and Harry Potter The occasional repeat of quote wasn’t to bad Unfortunately this update is horrible I do not want to collect butterflies or play koi game This was fun and interesting but now unpleasant Here’s a quote for you “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it” USA Army This was not a broken game but now it is I was on level 532 I may check back later to see if you returned it to its original state To whom ever decided this and pop up adds should be ashamed for their greed Put it back the way it was ### 1/5 — Deceiving advertising *2024-08-25* Game isn’t like the ads they use to get you to download the game. Tired of false advertising with these games from this developer. ### 1/5 — What happen? *2024-08-21* I have been enjoying this game until tonight. Suddenly, every time I press a letter, I get an ad. I am deleting this game. I’m so disappointed! ### 1/5 — Background links take you to Amazon page *2024-08-21* Background links take you to an Amazon page. I would be playing the game and tap the screen (there are no ads on the screen) and randomly I would be taken to Amazon for air filter. Super annoying and honestly quite bothersome not knowing what is going on in the background behind the game I am playing. It also started making me type on my keyboard as if I was entering something into whatever was going on behind the game itself and not actually on the game keyboard and drop downs started to appear randomly when I was tapping the screen. Deleted at lvl 30 because this is too strange for me and honestly a bit cryptic and I don’t mean to be punny. ### 1/5 — Loading issue *2024-08-08* The game is awesome until now for it’s not loading. I’m currently on level 453 and now after recent update it’s not loading. ### 1/5 — There are annoying ads *2024-07-14* Nothing bugs me more than developers lying about their work. I don’t care how challenging the game, how great the graphics are after finishing 8 quotes there was an ad. Can’t wait to see how many more annoying ads you lied about. ### 1/5 — Won’t let me play *2024-07-13* THIS GAME ONLY LET ME PLAY 2 LEVELS ### 2/5 — Frustrated *2024-09-15* I was really enjoying this game until, many many levels in, the puzzle would open with two mistakes already recorded. I did attempt to find support from the game maker to ask what was up. However, the company’ s name was closely used by other companies simply switching out the second part of the corp. I have deleted the game, which is a shame because I was really enjoying it, since the maker doesn’t seem to care about a possible bug in the game. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Enjoying the game but an issue is at hand *2024-09-15* When I went into the game this evening, there were already 2 xx marked for mistakes. I hadn’t even started the game. I tried playing it several times thinking they would go away and they haven’t. I don’t want to delete it and have to start at the beginning again. I am on level 182. Please suggest what I can do to get rid of them. ### 5/5 — Cryptoscapes *2024-07-16* Very relaxing and enjoyable **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We will continue to strive to provide you with richer game content. ### 5/5 — I love it *2024-07-09* I can use hints to solve and it makes so so so much smarter BEST GAME EVER! **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. There will be more abundant content and prop experiences in the future! ### 5/5 — So relaxing *2024-07-08* Great way to unwind and relax. Also has great quotes **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words and support! We are continuously working to improve your experience! ### 5/5 — This game is great. *2024-07-07* Dear Creators, You have done amazing on this extremely awesome game. There are no flaws whatsoever and I love it. Plus, A winning rating of 5.0 stars! For me it’s the first to see a 5.0 rating on a game. You are amazing and should definitely keep creating more games like this! - K. **Developer response:** Dear K. Thank you for your love for our game! We always prioritize the user experience, and your support greatly encourages us. We will continue to work hard to bring you more exciting content and a better gaming experience. Thank you for being with US! ### 5/5 — Great Fun *2024-07-04* Challenging and easy to learn. Love the quotes. ### 5/5 — Cryptogram *2024-07-01* Very good to pass the time love this **Developer response:** Thank you for your support and love for our game! We will keep improving to enhance your gaming experience! ### 5/5 — Interesting and Tricky *2024-06-25* It’s a GREAT way to Test your knowledge of sayings which you have heard and learned over the years of existence **Developer response:** Thank you for your support and love for our game! Your feedback is our motivation to continually strive for excellence! ### 4/5 — 2 xx (mistakes) *2024-09-16* I have same problem w/2xx against me and haven’t even started game. I still love game but have to keep watching ads to “revive my life”. This is annoying; otherwise great game. ### 4/5 — Love this game… but… *2024-08-31* Someone there has a fascination with Titanic. Feels like at least a third of the puzzles are Titanic quotes. Also I’ve come across a couple misspellings and quotes contributed to the wrong source. Just finished a level with a Titanic quote and the source said “Oops I did it again.” I had a Harry Potter quote contributed to Titanic lol. Still very fun to play. --- *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 2026-06-10.*