Comparison

Cryptex vs Gotcha by Cluso

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

Gotcha by Cluso

Features
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Secret missions. Real friends. Real chaos. Gotcha Missions turns any hangout into an unforgettable game. Get secret missions, trick your friends into doing things without them noticing, and try not to get caught. The best part? They're trying to do the same to you. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a game and invite your friends with a code or link 2. Pick a mission bundle that fits your situation 3. Everyone gets secret missions — complete them without getting caught 4. First to finish wins. Or last one standing. You choose. TWO GAME MODES Collector — Race to complete 3 missions before anyone else. Get someone to show you their screen time, make a friend do a silly pose, or sneak a word into a conversation. Simple, fast, hilarious. Hunter — Elimination mode. You get a secret target and a mission to complete against them. Pull it off and they're out. Inherit their target, keep hunting. Last player standing wins. MISSION BUNDLES FOR EVERY OCCASION - Party Starter — Perfect for birthdays, game nights, and big groups - At Home with Friends — Chill hangouts, couch sessions - Couples Challenge — Date nights and double dates - Dinner with Friends — Restaurant and dinner party fun - And more being added regularly WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Works with any group size (2+ players) - Games last as long as you want - No phones glued to faces — missions happen in real life - Play anywhere: parties, dinners, trips, school, work events - Share a code or link — friends join in seconds from the app or any browser - Real-time leaderboard so everyone can track the chaos Play it once and it becomes the thing your group always wants to do.

Screenshots

Cryptex4 screens
Gotcha by Cluso4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptex at none against Gotcha by Cluso's 1. Cryptex also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Gotcha by Cluso's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price 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. Gotcha by Cluso sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cryptex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptex ships an update every 10 days, Gotcha by Cluso every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Cryptex versus Gotcha by Cluso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptexGotcha by Cluso
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdullah AlioskiFalse Peak

In-app purchases

None

Cryptex

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gotcha by Cluso

One-time1
  • Pro - all bundles$14.99

Questions

Is Cryptex free?
Cryptex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gotcha by Cluso free?
Gotcha by Cluso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cryptex or Gotcha by Cluso have ads?
Cryptex shows ads; Gotcha by Cluso does not.
Which is updated more often, Cryptex or Gotcha by Cluso?
Cryptex ships an update every 10 days, and Gotcha by Cluso every 2 days. Most recently, Cryptex was updated on October 2, 2026 and Gotcha by Cluso on October 9, 2026.

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