Comparison

Crostics vs DECODiT

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

Head to head
About

Crostics

Engaging word puzzles that combine crosswords and quote deciphering. Solve clues to reveal a hidden quote, or use parts of the quote to solve the clues. Enjoy a beautifully designed, ad-free experience with adjustable difficulty.

Highlights
  • Reveal hidden quotes
  • Decipher clues using quote
  • Unlimited hints
  • Undo functionality
  • Light and Dark mode
  • Help section
Features
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Like word games? Crossword puzzles? Then you’ll love Crostics, the new word game where you reveal a hidden quote by answering clues, and decipher clues by filling in the quote! Letter in the answers are linked to letters in the quote—answer the clues, and you uncover more and more of the quote, or fill in more of the quote to decipher the clues. Beautifully designed for iPhone and iPad, Crostics puts engaging puzzles at your fingertips without the pain of erasing pencil marks from paper. The result is more fun with less distraction. And no ads! Crostics includes a free book of 24 puzzles and you can buy more right in the app. There are a wide range of difficultly levels, so whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player you’ll find a good challenge to stretch your brain! If you like word games, you’re going to love Crostics! Features - Unlimited hints - Undo - Play in portrait (and in landscape on iPad) - Play in Light or Dark mode - Learn how to play with the included help

About

DECODiT

Engage your mind with this word puzzle game that combines vocabulary expansion and fun facts. Enjoy a unique cryptogram experience that can be played offline on phones and tablets. Personalize your game by saving custom dictionaries and sharing puzzles with friends.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Fun facts integration
  • Offline gameplay
  • Customizable dictionaries
  • Puzzle sharing
  • Supports phones and tablets
Features
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Introducing DECODiT – Your Ultimate Word Puzzle Companion! Embark on a captivating journey of brain development and English language mastery with DECODiT, the exciting new word puzzle game now available on the App Store! Perfect for enthusiasts of all ages, DECODiT seamlessly combines the thrill of learning English words with the joy of discovering fascinating fun facts. Designed to stimulate your mind, DECODiT is not only an addictive game but also an engaging tool for expanding your vocabulary and language skills. With a delightful similarity to popular games like Cryptogram, DECODiT offers a unique and entertaining way to challenge yourself while reinforcing your grasp of the English language. What sets DECODiT apart is its convenient offline functionality, ensuring that the fun never stops, no matter where you are. Whether you're commuting, traveling, or simply relaxing at home, DECODiT is your reliable companion for an enriching and entertaining pastime. DECODiT supports both mobile phones and tablets, delivering a seamless gaming experience on a variety of devices. Additionally, the game allows you to personalize your experience by saving custom dictionaries and phrases. Want to share your favorite word combinations with friends? DECODiT makes it easy – challenge them with your customized puzzles and see who can conquer the linguistic conundrums! Experience the perfect blend of education and entertainment with DECODiT – where brain development meets the joy of wordplay. Download it now on the App Store and embark on a journey of learning, discovery, and endless fun!

Screenshots

Crostics4 screens
DECODiT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Crostics at none against DECODiT's shown. Crostics also leads on ratings volume (628 vs 10). DECODiT's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Crostics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and DECODiT sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DECODiT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crostics has 628 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Crostics's written reviews are positive against 100% of DECODiT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crostics ships an update every 6 months, DECODiT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Crostics versus DECODiT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrosticsDECODiT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (628 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings628 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJohn BlackburnYongseong Choi

Customer experience

Crostics

All ratings628 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%

DECODiT

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Crostics

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes occasionally
  • Unexpected resizing of interface elements
  • Delete function requires multiple presses (workaround: long press available)

Requested features

11 requests
  • More puzzle books and content
  • Word count indicators in clues (e.g., '2 words', '3 words')
  • Spaces in clues for multi-word answers
  • Author attribution guessing feature
  • Ability to view solved puzzles after completion
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  • Toggle option to disable correct answer notifications
  • Automatic dark/light mode switching
  • First letters of clues spelling author names
  • More challenging and scholarly clues
  • Bulk delete function for clue answers
  • Lower pricing for puzzle packs

DECODiT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Crostics

One-time4
  • 1 Book7 variants$1.99
  • 2 Books3 variants$3.99
  • 4 Books2 variants$5.99
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  • 8 Books$9.99
5 purchases

DECODiT

One-time5
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • 15 Hints$1.99
  • 30 Hints$3.99
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  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 80 Hints$8.99

Questions

Is Crostics free?
Crostics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DECODiT free?
DECODiT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crostics or DECODiT?
DECODiT is rated higher. Crostics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 628 ratings, while DECODiT averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Crostics or DECODiT have ads?
DECODiT shows ads; Crostics does not.
Which is updated more often, Crostics or DECODiT?
Crostics ships an update every 6 months, and DECODiT every 3 days. Most recently, Crostics was updated on October 14, 2026 and DECODiT on October 12, 2026.

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