Comparison

Cryptex vs Hit & Blow

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

Hit & Blow

Features
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Immerse yourself in the exhilaration of codebreaking. "Hit & Blow - Code Detective -" is a cyberpunk number guessing puzzle that demands ultimate thinking speed. [LOCAL MATCH (PvP) IS LIVE!] Defeating AI not enough? Then hack your friend right next to you. Use local network to prove who the real "Code Detective" is. The first to expose each other's secret code is the victor. [THE MISSION] Decode the 3-digit hidden sequence generated by the AI or your friends in the minimum number of steps. [WHY PLAY?] EXHILARATING CONTROLS: Experience zero-stress input designed for the modern hacker. No lag, just pure logic. TACTICAL BRAIN BATTLE: A battle of wits where you deduce the secret code using clues: "Hits" (correct number & position) and "Blows" (correct number, wrong position). STYLISH UI: Immerse yourself in a minimalist cyberpunk interface that maximizes your focus. [RECOMMENDED FOR] ・Killing time during daily commutes. ・Brain training to sharpen deductive reasoning and logical thinking skills. ・Enthusiasts of cyberpunk and hacker worlds. ・Couples and friends who want a quick intellectual challenge. ・Anyone seeking the "rush" of solving high-stakes logic puzzles. Can you outsmart your opponent and crack the code? System Breach Initiated.

Screenshots

Cryptex4 screens
Hit & Blow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hit & Blow at every 4 days against Cryptex's every 10 days. Cryptex's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptex ships an update every 10 days, Hit & Blow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cryptex versus Hit & Blow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptexHit & Blow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdullah Alioskitakeshi kato

In-app purchases

None

Cryptex

No in-app purchases

None

Hit & Blow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cryptex free?
Cryptex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hit & Blow free?
Hit & Blow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cryptex or Hit & Blow have ads?
Both Cryptex and Hit & Blow show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptex or Hit & Blow?
Cryptex ships an update every 10 days, and Hit & Blow every 4 days. Most recently, Cryptex was updated on October 2, 2026 and Hit & Blow on October 6, 2026.

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