Comparison

The Editor Cryptograms vs Cryptic Writings

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Editor Cryptograms

Engage your logic and deduction skills in this encrypted phrase game. Decipher coded messages by identifying letter substitutions. Utilize helpful hints and statistical tools to crack challenging puzzles.

Highlights
  • Encrypted phrase puzzles
  • Letter substitution deciphering
  • Hint system for assistance
  • Letter frequency analysis
  • Bigram and trigram tools
  • Multiple puzzle packs
Features
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Figure out the code in this fun logic game. A phrase is given to you that is encrypted. Each letter corresponds to a different letter. In the beginning an "A" may stand for a "G." Later on down the line, you may find this is not the case. Use hints if ever you need a little help. Each hint will reveal a set of vowels within the puzzle. If you're stuck, view the letter frequencies, bigrams, and trigrams within the phrase to solve the puzzle. The Editor will have you tinkering with the letters until you get the right word, then ultimately the correct phrase. Test your logic and deduction skills along the way. The Editor is easy to grasp but hard to let down. Highly recommended for fans of Spy Words, Crosswords, Cryptoglyphic, Enscripted, Cryptoquiz, and Cryptoquote! The Editor Features: - An easy to understand interface - The ability to change single letters and restart puzzles - Hints for you to tackle difficult phrases - Bigrams, trigrams, and letter frequencies to help solve the puzzles - Multiple puzzle packs filled with a variety of challenging codes for you to solve

About

Cryptic Writings

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Unleash your inner codebreaker and dive into the world of ciphers and secrets! Welcome to Cryptic Writings: Cryptograms, the ultimate brain-teasing game where your logic, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills will be put to the test. Challenge yourself to decrypt hidden messages, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover hidden truths in this immersive cryptogram experience! Each level presents you with a coded message waiting to be unraveled. Use your intellect to decode ciphers and reveal the mysterious hidden messages. Features: 1. Engaging Gameplay: Solve captivating cryptograms and uncover the secrets within. 2. Endless Variety: No two puzzles are the same and you will never run out of puzzles to play! 3. Hints and Tips: Stuck? Use hints to keep your momentum going. Whether you're a fan of word puzzles, logic games, or cryptography, Cryptic Writings: Cryptograms will keep you entertained for hours. Sharpen your mind, unravel the mysteries, and become the ultimate cipher-solving champion! Download now and start your decoding adventure today!

Screenshots

The Editor Cryptograms4 screens
Cryptic Writings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptic Writings at none against The Editor Cryptograms's 10. Cryptic Writings also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 17 months). The Editor Cryptograms's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). 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. The Editor Cryptograms sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cryptic Writings asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Editor Cryptograms ships an update every 17 months, Cryptic Writings every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Editor Cryptograms versus Cryptic Writings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Editor CryptogramsCryptic Writings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (445 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings445 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen TomLavish Software Solutions SRL

Bugs and requests

The Editor Cryptograms

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Paid version still shows ads
  • Levels remain locked after purchase

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic letter selection
  • Reveal answer option
  • Puns/quotes instead of just quotes
  • Source of quotes provided

Cryptic Writings

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The Editor Cryptograms

One-time10
  • 250 Hints$0.99
  • The Great Outdoors - 50 puzzles$0.99
  • The Jobs Report - 50 puzzles$0.99
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  • This Week in Entertainment - 50 puzzles$0.99
  • Delicious Eats - 50 puzzles$0.99
  • Around the World$0.99
  • Relations 101 - 50 puzzles$0.99
  • The Funnies - 50 puzzles$0.99
  • It's a Wild World - 50 puzzles$0.99
  • Full Version$1.99
None

Cryptic Writings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Editor Cryptograms free?
The Editor Cryptograms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptic Writings free?
Cryptic Writings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Editor Cryptograms or Cryptic Writings have ads?
Neither The Editor Cryptograms nor Cryptic Writings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Editor Cryptograms or Cryptic Writings?
The Editor Cryptograms ships an update every 17 months, and Cryptic Writings every 5 months. Most recently, The Editor Cryptograms was updated on September 30, 2026 and Cryptic Writings on September 14, 2026.

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