# Cryptogram Round vs Figure it

Cryptogram Round and Figure it both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Cryptogram Round's written reviews are positive against 33% of Figure it's. Cryptogram Round also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 970). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram Round sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Figure it sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cryptogram Round against 4.7 for Figure it. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 970 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Cryptogram Round's written reviews are positive against 33% of Figure it's.

Cryptogram Round ships an update every 2 months, Figure it monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Round | Figure it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-round/id1013610861/reviews)** | [4.7 (970 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figure-it-cryptogram-puzzle/id1641629372/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 970 |
| Positive reviews | **96.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norman Basham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710814251) | [TapBrain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847541860) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram Round

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-round/id1013610861)

Solve cryptograms with a collection of handpicked quotes. Features include hints, letter usage counts, and adjustable puzzle sizes. Enjoy a ad-free experience that strengthens your mind and offers witty insights.

**Highlights:** No ads, Handpicked quotes, Hints available, Puzzles include punctuation, Adjustable puzzle size, Show letter usage counts, Share quotes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mercury - 10 Rounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mars - 25  Rounds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jupiter - 60 Rounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Rounds & Unlimited Hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| Solar System - 95 Rounds! | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🚀 Automatic letter filling
- 🔒 No ads
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Interesting and thought-provoking quotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Limited number of puzzles
- 💡 Desire for more difficult/longer puzzles
- 💡 Wish for more modern or diverse quotes

**Reported bugs**

- Some puzzles have incorrect quotes

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off automatic letter filling
- More free puzzles or ability to reset/replay levels
- Daily puzzles or new content updates
- Ability to take notes or mark up the screen


### Figure it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figure-it-cryptogram-puzzle/id1641629372)

Engage your mind with logic word puzzles and brain teasers. Decipher cryptograms and solve crossword-like riddles using clues to guess words. Improve vocabulary and test your IQ while uncovering interesting facts.

**Highlights:** Logic word puzzles, Cryptogram solving, Vocabulary improvement, Brain teasers, IQ tests, Variety of themes and difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Hint | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hint | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 💡 Expanded vocabulary and helps spelling
- 👍 Fun with husband

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen hides necessary steps
- 🔍 New updates not fun
- 🔍 Changes poor
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Repetitive puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Customer support non-existent
- Automatic letter filling removed

**Requested features**

- Improve game appearance
- Add more levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram Round free?

Cryptogram Round is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Figure it free?

Figure it is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Round or Figure it?

Cryptogram Round is rated higher. Cryptogram Round averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Figure it averages 4.7 from 970 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram Round or Figure it have ads?

Figure it shows ads; Cryptogram Round does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram Round or Figure it?

Cryptogram Round ships an update every 2 months, and Figure it monthly. Most recently, Cryptogram Round was updated on October 1, 2026 and Figure it on October 2, 2026.

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