# Masyu puzzle vs Cracking the Cryptic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cracking the Cryptic at 72% against Masyu puzzle's 0%. Cracking the Cryptic also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (210 vs 11). Masyu puzzle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cracking the Cryptic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Masyu puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cracking the Cryptic holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cracking the Cryptic has 210 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Masyu puzzle's written reviews are positive against 72% of Cracking the Cryptic's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Masyu puzzle | Cracking the Cryptic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masyu-puzzle/id1071607348/reviews) | **[4.4 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracking-the-cryptic/id1629992934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **210** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuki Fujimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/467085185) | [Nick Carney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434235673) |

## What reviewers say

### Masyu puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masyu-puzzle/id1071607348)

This logic puzzle challenges players to draw a single, continuous loop through a grid of circles. Each circle type has specific rules for how the loop must pass through it, requiring strategic thinking to complete the path.

**Highlights:** Draw a continuous loop, Pass through all circled cells, White circle rules, Black circle rules, 90-degree turns, Rectangular grid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cracking the Cryptic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracking-the-cryptic/id1629992934)

This app offers a curated collection of handcrafted Sudoku puzzles from world-renowned constructors. Explore classic and unique variants, with new puzzle packs released regularly. A free introductory pack is included with download.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted Sudoku puzzles, Curated by expert constructors, Classic and unique variants, Regularly released puzzle packs, Free introductory puzzle pack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CTC Worms - James Sinclair | $0.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Marty Sears | $0.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Zetamath | $1.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Blobz | $1.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Michael Lefkowitz | $1.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Phistomefel | $1.99 | one-time |
| GAS Volume #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GAS Volume #2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| CTC Approachable Sudoku #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Domino Sudoku Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lines Variety Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Classic Volume #2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| CTC Fog Pack #1 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best sudoku app
- 👍 Great variety of puzzles
- 👍 Excellent user interface
- 👍 Challenging and fun puzzles
- 👍 Constant updates with new puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hints are often incorrect or unhelpful
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially after updates
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🔒 Too many in-app purchases required to access content

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle progress and purchases disappearing after updates
- Incorrect rules or hints in certain puzzles
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices or Macs
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes

**Requested features**

- Add more color options for pencil marking and highlighting
- Implement a way to clear progress or start puzzles from scratch
- Integrate all CTC apps into a single app for better organization
- Add keyboard support, especially on Mac
- Improve the quality and clarity of hints


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Masyu puzzle free?

Masyu puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cracking the Cryptic free?

Cracking the Cryptic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Masyu puzzle or Cracking the Cryptic?

Cracking the Cryptic is rated higher. Masyu puzzle averages 2.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Cracking the Cryptic averages 4.4 from 210 ratings.

### Do Masyu puzzle or Cracking the Cryptic have ads?

Neither Masyu puzzle nor Cracking the Cryptic 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.*