# Daily Puzzles — Cryptogram, Sudoku, WordSearch

> Daily collection of six varied puzzles: cryptogram, Sudoku, word search, and more. (iPhone/iPad app by Norman Basham.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-puzzles/id594653435 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Norman Basham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710814251)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 11,112 App Store ratings · 200 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-puzzles/id594653435/reviews.md

## What is Daily Puzzles?

Welcome to Daily Puzzles where you can enjoy six puzzles in one app. Each day at midnight you’ll find, new, often topical puzzles, it's like always having a variety puzzle magazine with you. The design is simple, and, just like a magazine, there aren't scores or timers to worry about - you can focus on the joy of solving the puzzles. Exercise your mind everyday, for free, without ads.  See why thousands of people play everyday and why our loyal users have played 80 million puzzles!

## Key features

- Six puzzle types daily
- Cryptogram puzzles
- Sudoku puzzles
- Word search puzzles
- No scores or timers
- Topical daily challenges

## What do users think of Daily Puzzles?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🧠 Mentally rewarding
- 🎨 Variety of puzzles
- 🕰️ Quick daily brain exercise
- 🎉 Fun and challenging
- 🧠 Helps keep mind active
- 🤩 Enjoyable experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sudoku puzzles sometimes unsolvable
- 🔊 Loud ending sounds
- 🌐 Crypto-families too US-centric

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional server connectivity issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Access to previous days' puzzles
- Ability to track performance/scores
- More puzzle variety and difficulty levels
- Customizable sound options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 200)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-puzzles/id594653435/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love these games

*2026-08-12, version 3.4.1*

I have done all the extras

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-11, version 3.4.1*

If you enjoy doing puzzles this is a great app that gives you a nice selection to do every day of the week.

### 5/5 — Love these puzzles

*2026-07-15, version 3.4.1*

I love these puzzles. Have a nice variety of different kinds. Do them everyday.

### 5/5 — Great mix of games

*2026-07-11, version 3.4.1*

I play this every day, great mix of games with manageable levels of difficulty. After playing for over a year, the puzzles, quotes and facts of the day are on rotation. Would like to see maybe new games and some variation

### 5/5 — Fun

*2026-07-05, version 3.4.1*

Enjoy doing these puzzles every evening.

### 5/5 — No stress play

*2026-06-27, version 3.4.1*

Great for a small break with a cup of coffee

### 5/5 — Daily!

*2026-06-04, version 3.4.1*

I have been doing these puzzles for years. Every day I enjoy doing every single one of them and I’m really bummed when I miss one day. I actually enjoy quotes that they use and post them because they’re often very timely. Very rewarding.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2026-06-01, version 3.4.1*

I have been playing this game for years! I love it

### 5/5 — Good morning

*2026-05-28, version 3.4.1*

This is my start to the day.  Getting my brain to wake up and enjoy my morning tea

### 5/5 — Mornings

*2026-05-24, version 3.4.1*

I start every day with this app.  Love that it gives me so many games in one place AND provides daily trivia for your education and/or amusement.

## Frequently asked questions about Daily Puzzles

### What kind of puzzles are available in this app?

The app offers a variety of six different puzzle types each day. These include cryptograms, Sudoku, and word searches, providing a diverse range of challenges for users.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. It also does not feature any advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted puzzle-solving experience.

### Are there any timers or scores to worry about?

No, the app is designed without scores or timers. This allows users to focus on the enjoyment and mental exercise of solving the puzzles at their own pace, similar to a traditional puzzle magazine.

### How often are new puzzles added?

New puzzles are added daily at midnight. This ensures a fresh and often topical selection of challenges is available every day, keeping the experience engaging.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.1 — 2020-11-16

Improved puzzles and quotations.
Updates for new devices.
Fixed issues when Display Zoom and Bold Text are in use.

### 3.4 — 2020-10-27

Better puzzles and quotes!
Updated for new iPhones and iPads.
Sound improvements.

### 3.3 — 2020-09-14

Better puzzles and quotes!
Hide Word Search clues option added.
Updated for new iPhones and iPads.
Fixed bugs.
Performance enhancements.

### 3.2 — 2017-12-12

New features!
 • Game timer option
 • Sudoku Undo
 • Long press to see how many times a letter is used in Cryptogram and Crypto-Families
 • iOS 9 support

Lots of minor tweaks and improvements - enjoy!

### 3.1 — 2017-10-28

Now 6 games in 1 app!

 • This version introduces a new game called Memory! The object of the game is to find matching cards. Like Sudoku the puzzles will get harder as you progress through the week.
 • For those of you who want more of a challenge in Word Search, we've added a menu option in to hide the clue words.
 • Added support for the iPhone X.
 • Cell selection in Sudoku is now easier to see and less confusing when highlighting numbers.
 • A new "rolling" visual effect completing a grid, row, or column in Sudoku.
 • In Sudoku, markers no longer show conflicts when Show Incorrect is off.
 • In Sudoku, if Show Incorrect is On, markers are no longer cleared when making an incorrect guesses.
 • In Quotefalls, when auto advance is off, the bottom cell is unselected after a correct guess. This makes it possible to choose another letter from the top in the same column.
 • Bug fixes, new sounds, and visual tweaks.

Many of these changes and fixes are based on your feedback - thank you so much for taking the time to let me know!

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## More apps by Norman Basham

- [Cryptogram](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram/id380210791)
- [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)
- [Crypto-Families Round](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypto-families-round/id1093561769)

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

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