# Cryptogram Round vs Countless Calming Cryptograms

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countless Calming Cryptograms at none against Cryptogram Round's 8. Countless Calming Cryptograms also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Cryptogram Round's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 22). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram Round sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Countless Calming Cryptograms asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cryptogram Round against 4.9 for Countless Calming Cryptograms. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram Round has 3.3K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Cryptogram Round's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countless Calming Cryptograms's.

Cryptogram Round ships an update every 2 months, Countless Calming Cryptograms every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Round | Countless Calming Cryptograms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-round/id1013610861/reviews) | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countless-calming-cryptograms/id6495967067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 96.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 13 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norman Basham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710814251) | [David Michael Chatelain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740866481) |

## 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


### Countless Calming Cryptograms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countless-calming-cryptograms/id6495967067)

Engage your logic and puzzle-solving skills with this word game. Decipher quotes by substituting letters, offering a relaxing mental workout. Enjoy daily challenges, endless puzzles, and customizable serene landscapes.

**Highlights:** Cryptogram puzzle solving, Daily and endless game modes, Hint system with Lotus Points, Customizable backgrounds and themes, Offline play capability, Brain training and logic development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram Round free?

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

### Is Countless Calming Cryptograms free?

Countless Calming Cryptograms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Round or Countless Calming Cryptograms?

Countless Calming Cryptograms is rated higher. Cryptogram Round averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Countless Calming Cryptograms averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram Round or Countless Calming Cryptograms have ads?

Countless Calming Cryptograms shows ads; Cryptogram Round does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram Round or Countless Calming Cryptograms?

Cryptogram Round ships an update every 2 months, and Countless Calming Cryptograms every 9 days. Most recently, Cryptogram Round was updated on October 11, 2026 and Countless Calming Cryptograms on October 7, 2026.

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