# Cryptogram Round vs Cryptogram +

The clearest difference is ads: Cryptogram Round at none against Cryptogram +'s shown. Cryptogram Round also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 93). Cryptogram +'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram Round sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.8 for Cryptogram +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram Round has 3.3K ratings behind it against 93, 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 Cryptogram +'s.

Cryptogram Round ships an update every 2 months, Cryptogram + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Round | Cryptogram + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-round/id1013610861/reviews)** | [4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-plus-cryptoquote-game/id6502898707/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 96.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 71 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) | [Megarama Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/987479598) |

## 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


### Cryptogram +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-plus-cryptoquote-game/id6502898707)

Decode intricate cipher quotes and crack codes by connecting letters and numbers. Solve unique daily puzzles to reveal hidden words and expand your vocabulary. This brain-testing game offers thousands of challenges for adults.

**Highlights:** Decode cipher quotes, Crack codes, Solve daily crypto puzzles, Expand vocabulary, Thousands of hand-picked quotes, Varying difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram Round free?

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

### Is Cryptogram + free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Round or Cryptogram +?

Cryptogram Round is rated higher. Cryptogram Round averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Cryptogram + averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram Round or Cryptogram + have ads?

Cryptogram + shows ads; Cryptogram Round does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram Round or Cryptogram +?

Cryptogram Round ships an update every 2 months, and Cryptogram + every 5 days. Most recently, Cryptogram Round was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cryptogram + on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*