# Sudoku's Round vs Cryptograms

The clearest difference is ads: Sudoku's Round at none against Cryptograms's shown. Sudoku's Round also leads on review sentiment (99% vs 73%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Cryptograms's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku's Round sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptograms sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sudoku's Round holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku's Round has 664 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Sudoku's Round's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cryptograms's.

Sudoku's Round ships an update every 6 weeks, Cryptograms daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku's Round | Cryptograms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (664 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudokus-round/id1109102683/reviews)** | [4.6 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptograms-word-puzzles/id6743766631/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **664** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **99.4% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norman Basham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710814251) | [Frostbyte Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772009662) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku's Round

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudokus-round/id1109102683)

Enjoy a classic number puzzle game with a colorful twist. This app offers a streamlined, user-friendly experience for players of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Immerse yourself in the joy of solving puzzles with customizable options.

**Highlights:** Classic Sudoku gameplay, Color customization, Adjustable difficulty levels, Streamlined touch interface, Customizable options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mercury - 10 Rounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mars - 25  Rounds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jupiter - 60 Rounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Solar System - 95 Rounds | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Excellent interface
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional difficulty with color visibility
- 🐛 Paid rounds not properly categorized by difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Paid rounds randomly include easy/medium puzzles instead of only hard
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Option to clear all notes/pencil marks
- More variety in puzzle difficulty levels
- Timer/stats tracking feature


### Cryptograms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptograms-word-puzzles/id6743766631)

Engage in challenging cryptogram puzzles that test your code-breaking and vocabulary skills. Decode encoded messages, from famous quotes to witty phrases, by spotting patterns and unraveling hidden language. Offers progressive difficulty and a helpful hint system for an engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Classic cryptogram puzzles, Modern, intuitive interface, Progressive difficulty levels, Helpful hint system, Logical thinking exercises, Vocabulary enhancement

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Hints + 20 Magnets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints + 50 Magnets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku's Round free?

Sudoku's Round is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cryptograms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku's Round or Cryptograms?

Sudoku's Round is rated higher. Sudoku's Round averages 4.9 out of 5 from 664 ratings, while Cryptograms averages 4.6 from 72 ratings.

### Do Sudoku's Round or Cryptograms have ads?

Cryptograms shows ads; Sudoku's Round does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku's Round or Cryptograms?

Sudoku's Round ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cryptograms daily. Most recently, Sudoku's Round was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cryptograms on October 24, 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.*