Comparison

Decrypto vs Cipherly

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

Cipherly

Features
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Crack the code. Uncover the quote. Cipherly is a calm cryptogram game built around words worth remembering. Each puzzle hides a famous line behind a simple letter-swap code. Work out which letter is which, and the quote slowly reveals itself, on a quiet, paper-and-ink page with nothing to distract you. A NEW QUOTE EVERY DAY Start your day with the Daily Quote, drawn from its own collection so it never repeats a level. Keep your streak going, and set an optional reminder for the time that suits you. It never nudges you on days you've already played. WORDS WORTH UNCOVERING Hundreds of hand-picked quotes from Shakespeare, Austen, the Brontës, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Gibran and many more. Every quote in the library is unique. NEW TO CRYPTOGRAMS? A short How to Play guide shows you the ropes, and hints are there whenever you're stuck. Tap a space, pick a letter, and it fills in everywhere that letter appears. FREE TO START Free to download and play. When you're ready for more, one purchase unlocks every collection, forever. MADE FOR QUIET MOMENTS • Completely ad-free • Plays offline, anywhere • Untimed, so play at your own pace • Light and dark themes, including Night, free for everyone • Share your solve without spoiling the quote • Progress backed up and purchases restored automatically Put down the scroll, pick a quote, and decode. Cipherly+ is an optional auto-renewing subscription, monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ciunas.app/cipherly-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Decrypto4 screens
Cipherly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cipherly at 15.0 against Decrypto's 17.2. On price, update cadence, ads 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 Cipherly sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decrypto ships an update every 4 days, Cipherly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Decrypto versus Cipherly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecryptoCipherly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (124 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings124 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIncognitum, MBAisling O'Callaghan

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Decrypto

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

Cipherly

Subscriptions2
  • Cipherly+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Cipherly+ Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Buy 10 Hints$0.99
  • Unlock Themes$2.99
  • Buy 40 Hints$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock All Collections$5.99
  • Buy 120 Hints$6.99

Questions

Is Decrypto free?
Decrypto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cipherly free?
Cipherly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decrypto or Cipherly have ads?
Neither Decrypto nor Cipherly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decrypto or Cipherly?
Decrypto ships an update every 4 days, and Cipherly every 8 days. Most recently, Decrypto was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cipherly on October 30, 2026.

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