Comparison

Decrypto vs Tanso

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

Tanso

Features
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A clean, focused take on the classic code-breaking puzzle. Guess the hidden color sequence in as few attempts as possible. Each guess gives you feedback to guide your next move. No ads. No distractions. Just the puzzle.

Screenshots

Decrypto4 screens
Tanso4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tanso at none against Decrypto's 8. Decrypto's advantage is iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Tanso asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Decrypto versus Tanso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecryptoTanso
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (123 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIncognitum, MBFinn Stefansen

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
None

Tanso

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decrypto free?
Decrypto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tanso free?
Tanso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Decrypto or Tanso have ads?
Neither Decrypto nor Tanso shows ads.

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