# Decrypto vs Cipher Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cipher Challenge at none against Decrypto's 8. Cipher Challenge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Decrypto's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (85% vs 67%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Decrypto sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Cipher Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cipher Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decrypto has 123 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Decrypto's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cipher Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Decrypto ships an update every 4 days, Cipher Challenge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decrypto | Cipher Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decrypto-cipher-cryptograms/id1023872874/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-challenge-codebusters/id6742675455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Incognitum, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019812236) | [Bao Lei](https://appshunter.io/developer/376966834) |

## What reviewers say

### Decrypto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decrypto-cipher-cryptograms/id1023872874)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Help Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Keys | $1.49 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 Keys | $3.49 | one-time |
| 30 Keys | $5.49 | one-time |
| Unlimited Keys | $11.49 | one-time |
| Solutions | $14.99 | one-time |
| Solutions & Unlimited Keys | $19.99 | one-time |


### Cipher Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-challenge-codebusters/id6742675455)

Engage your mind with a variety of cipher decoding challenges. Practice different cipher types, track your progress, and compete with friends. Unlock quotes and sync your achievements across devices.

**Highlights:** Multiple cipher modes, Letter frequency analysis, Multiplayer competition, Unlocked quote gallery, Score history tracking, iCloud sync across devices, Hard mode challenge

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decrypto free?

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

### Is Cipher Challenge free?

Cipher Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Decrypto or Cipher Challenge?

Cipher Challenge is rated higher. Decrypto averages 4.8 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Cipher Challenge averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Decrypto or Cipher Challenge have ads?

Neither Decrypto nor Cipher Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Decrypto or Cipher Challenge?

Decrypto ships an update every 4 days, and Cipher Challenge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Decrypto was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cipher Challenge on June 2, 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.*