Comparison

Cryptex vs Crack the Safe

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

Head to head
About

Cryptex

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
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Cryptex is a code-breaking game for one player. It is based on Mastermind, one of the most famous classical board games. The logics and game rules are very similar to an earlier invented game called Bulls and Cows, played with a pencil on paper. The app generates a random code with 4, 5 or 6 letters, and your task is to guess the correct combination as quickly as possible. The game is simple, fun and addictive. With every try you get two pieces of information: 1. CL - Correct Letter - the total number of correctly guessed letters in the entered combination. 2. CLP - Correct Letter and Position - the total number of correctly guessed letters with correct positions in the entered combination. Happy code-breaking!

About

Crack the Safe

Features
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Crack the Safe – Code Breaker Crack the Safe is a simple but addictive logic game where your goal is to break the secret code hidden inside a safe. Each player creates a 4-digit code, and the challenge begins. Take turns guessing the combination and use the hints from the safe to get closer to the correct answer. After every guess, the safe gives you feedback: • Green lights mean some digits are correct and in the right position • Red lights mean the guess is wrong But there’s a catch — the lights never show which digit is correct. You’ll have to rely on logic and deduction. Game Modes: - Play vs Bot Choose between three difficulty levels and practice your code-breaking skills. - Pass & Play Play with a friend on the same device. Set your codes and try to outsmart each other. - Online 1v1 Challenge real players online and see who cracks the safe faster. Can you break the code before your opponent does?

Screenshots

Cryptex4 screens
Crack the Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptex at none against Crack the Safe's 4. Cryptex also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). Crack the Safe's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price and ads 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. Crack the Safe sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Cryptex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptex ships an update every 10 days, Crack the Safe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Cryptex versus Crack the Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptexCrack the Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB399 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdullah AlioskiYevhenii Kyriienko

In-app purchases

None

Cryptex

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Crack the Safe

One-time4
  • Gold 5$0.99
  • Gold 12$1.99
  • Gold 35$3.99
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  • Gold 80$8.99

Questions

Is Cryptex free?
Cryptex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crack the Safe free?
Crack the Safe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cryptex or Crack the Safe have ads?
Both Cryptex and Crack the Safe show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptex or Crack the Safe?
Cryptex ships an update every 10 days, and Crack the Safe every 4 days. Most recently, Cryptex was updated on August 15, 2026 and Crack the Safe on September 19, 2026.

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