# Decrypto vs The Decryptorium

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Decrypto at 123 against The Decryptorium's 2. The Decryptorium's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

The Decryptorium 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decrypto | The Decryptorium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decrypto-cipher-cryptograms/id1023872874/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-decryptorium/id6751563578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Incognitum, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019812236) | [James Jason Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835816195) |

## 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 |


### The Decryptorium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-decryptorium/id6751563578)

This app offers a challenging cryptogram experience by removing word spaces, forcing users to rely on pattern recognition. It features five distinct cipher types and curated content across various themes, with progressive difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Spaceless cryptogram puzzles, Five cipher types (Substitution, Caesar, Vigenère, Playfair, Rail Fence), Curated content (philosophy, history, science, literature, movies), Progressive difficulty levels, Themed puzzle pack collections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Historical Vigenère Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decrypto free?

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

### Is The Decryptorium free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Decrypto or The Decryptorium?

The Decryptorium is rated higher. Decrypto averages 4.8 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while The Decryptorium averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Decrypto or The Decryptorium have ads?

Neither Decrypto nor The Decryptorium shows ads.

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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.*