# Cryptex vs Spirit Guide

The clearest difference is rating: Spirit Guide at 4.7 against Cryptex's 4.0. Spirit Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (144 vs 1). Cryptex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spirit Guide sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cryptex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spirit Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spirit Guide has 144 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cryptex ships an update every 10 days, Spirit Guide every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptex | Spirit Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptex-mastermind-classic/id1267775667/reviews) | **[4.7 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-guide/id1452929632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **144** |
| Positive reviews | — | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdullah Alioski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209989580) | [Nerd Room Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448288726) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptex-mastermind-classic/id1267775667)

A single-player code-breaking game inspired by classic board games. Guess a random combination of letters as quickly as possible using feedback on correct letters and their positions. Enjoy simple, fun, and addictive logic puzzles.

**Highlights:** Single-player code-breaking, Random code generation, Adjustable code length (4-6 letters), Feedback on correct letters, Feedback on correct letter positions, Classic board game inspiration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spirit Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-guide/id1452929632)

This app enhances the board game experience by tracking game elements, providing information on spirits and adversaries, and managing game logs. It offers features like a setup guide, randomizer, and scoring calculator, with cloud backup for game logs.

**Highlights:** Energy/Element Trackers, Spirit, Scenario, Adversary Info, Achievement Tracker, Win/Loss Tracking, Setup Guide, Randomizer, Game Log with Cloud Backup

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Contribution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Contribution | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jagged Earth DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| Horizons of Spirit Island DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nature Incarnate DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Contribution | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptex free?

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

### Is Spirit Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cryptex or Spirit Guide?

Spirit Guide is rated higher. Cryptex averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Spirit Guide averages 4.7 from 144 ratings.

### Do Cryptex or Spirit Guide have ads?

Cryptex shows ads; Spirit Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptex or Spirit Guide?

Cryptex ships an update every 10 days, and Spirit Guide every 5 days. Most recently, Cryptex was updated on October 2, 2026 and Spirit Guide on October 7, 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.*