Comparison

Crostics vs Cryptogram +

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

Cryptogram +

Decode intricate cipher quotes and crack codes by connecting letters and numbers. Solve unique daily puzzles to reveal hidden words and expand your vocabulary. This brain-testing game offers thousands of challenges for adults.

Highlights
  • Decode cipher quotes
  • Crack codes
  • Solve daily crypto puzzles
  • Expand vocabulary
  • Thousands of hand-picked quotes
  • Varying difficulty levels
Features
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Cryptogram+ challenges you to decode intricate cipher quotes, decrypt letters, and crack the code. Connect words and numbers to solve unique daily crypto puzzles! In this classic cryptogram game, decipher cryptic quotes by making connections between letters and numbers. Use your logic to guess hidden word associations. Unlock quotes with each solved puzzle. Challenge yourself with thousands of cryptograms designed to test your brainpower and enhance your cross-logic skills. Engage in cryptography and experience the thrill of code-breaking with every puzzle you solve. Aim to become a true crypto master! How to Play: - Decode intricate cipher quotes by guessing the correct letters. - Use logic to uncover hidden quotes and utilize clues if you need help. - Carefully fill in letters to complete each puzzle and reveal the secret quotes. Game Features: - Enjoy thousands of hand-picked crypto quotes. - Expand your vocabulary and learn new words daily while playing! - User-friendly crossword game perfect for adults. - Varying difficulty levels to keep you challenged. Explore cryptogram challenges and find inspirational quotes in this word puzzle game! Download Now!

Screenshots

Crostics4 screens
Cryptogram +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Crostics at none against Cryptogram +'s shown. Crostics also leads on ratings volume (628 vs 93). Cryptogram +'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 Cryptogram + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Crostics against 4.8 for Cryptogram +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crostics has 628 ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Crostics's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cryptogram +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crostics ships an update every 6 months, Cryptogram + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crostics versus Cryptogram +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrosticsCryptogram +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (628 ratings)4.8 (93 ratings)
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings628 — better93
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn BlackburnMegarama Games Ltd

Customer experience

Crostics

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

Cryptogram +

All ratings93 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews12 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

Cryptogram +

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
1 purchases

Cryptogram +

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Crostics free?
Crostics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptogram + free?
Cryptogram + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crostics or Cryptogram +?
Crostics and Cryptogram + are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 628 and 93 ratings respectively.
Do Crostics or Cryptogram + have ads?
Cryptogram + shows ads; Crostics does not.
Which is updated more often, Crostics or Cryptogram +?
Crostics ships an update every 6 months, and Cryptogram + every 5 days. Most recently, Crostics was updated on October 6, 2026 and Cryptogram + on October 9, 2026.

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