Comparison

Decrypto vs SCP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Decrypto

Engage in a captivating puzzle game where you decode classic ciphers and solve cryptogram word puzzles. This app offers a challenging yet accessible experience for those who enjoy riddles and code-breaking. It's designed for curious minds to train their brains with pure, ad-free fun.

Highlights
  • Decode classic ciphers
  • Solve cryptogram word puzzles
  • Break challenging codes
  • Brain training
  • VoiceOver support
  • Ad-free gameplay
Features
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Decode classic ciphers, solve cryptogram word puzzles, break challenging codes, and train your brain in Decrypto, the puzzle game for the curious mind. If you love riddles, crosswords, or old-school cypher code-breaking, Decrypto will put your mind to the test. Decrypto is designed to be accessible, with full support for VoiceOver so more players can experience the thrill of codebreaking without barriers. Play for free with no ads, just pure puzzles and brain-teasing fun.

About

SCP

Engage in a mind-bending Alternate Reality Game set in the SCP Universe. Solve intricate puzzles, decode cryptic clues, and scour the internet to unravel secrets and track down an elusive figure. Utilize in-game tools to organize your findings and piece together the mystery.

Highlights
  • Alternate Reality Game (ARG)
  • Intricate puzzles and cryptic clues
  • SCP Universe narrative
  • Internet-based investigation
  • In-game note-taking feature
  • Text, image, and video clues
Features
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Dive into the enigmatic world of "The Mystery Man," an Alternate Reality Game (ARG) that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. In this immersive experience, you become the investigator, unraveling the secrets of the SCP Universe through a series of intricate puzzles and cryptic clues. You will explore a rich narrative by decoding messages, solving riddles, and scouring the depths of the internet for hidden information. Clues are scattered throughout the game in various forms—text, images, and videos—all carefully designed to guide you deeper into the mystery. Your mission is to track down the elusive Mystery Man, piece together fragments of evidence, and unveil the dark secrets that lie beneath. Use the in-game note-taking feature to keep track of your discoveries and insights, helping you connect the dots in this complex investigation. Are you ready to immerse yourself in the shadowy depths of the SCP Universe and uncover the mysteries that await? Embark on your investigative journey and see if you have what it takes to solve the enigma.

Screenshots

Decrypto4 screens
SCP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Decrypto at none against SCP's shown. Decrypto also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (85% vs 77%). SCP's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Decrypto sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and SCP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Decrypto against 4.7 for SCP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Decrypto's written reviews are positive against 77% of SCP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decrypto ships an update every 4 days, SCP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Decrypto versus SCP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecryptoSCP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (124 ratings) — better4.7 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews — better76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings124 — better59
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB130 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIncognitum, MBHYBRIONA TECHNOLOGIES LLP

Customer experience

Decrypto

All ratings123 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral12.2%
Negative2.4%

SCP

All ratings59 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Decrypto

One-time8
  • Help Points$0.99
  • 5 Keys$1.49
  • Remove ads$1.99
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  • 15 Keys$3.49
  • 30 Keys$5.49
  • Unlimited Keys$11.49
  • Solutions$14.99
  • Solutions & Unlimited Keys$19.99
1 purchases

SCP

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Decrypto free?
Decrypto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SCP free?
SCP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Decrypto or SCP?
Decrypto is rated higher. Decrypto averages 4.8 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while SCP averages 4.7 from 59 ratings.
Do Decrypto or SCP have ads?
SCP shows ads; Decrypto does not.
Which is updated more often, Decrypto or SCP?
Decrypto ships an update every 4 days, and SCP every 2 weeks. Most recently, Decrypto was updated on November 1, 2026 and SCP on October 30, 2026.

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