Comparison

Cryptex vs Suguru

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

Suguru

A daily logic puzzle game with a single grid and two simple rules. Solve unique puzzles using pure logic, with hints that guide your thinking without giving away answers. Enjoy a calming, paper-like interface with customizable themes and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Single grid, two simple rules
  • Pure logic-based solving
  • Progressive hints
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Paper-like interface
  • Statistics tracking
  • Offline play
Features
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One grid. Two rules. No guessing. Suguru is the daily logic puzzle for people who love newspaper puzzles: a grid divided into cages, two simple rules — and a depth that grows with every difficulty level. ONE GRID, TWO RULES • A cage with four cells holds the numbers 1 to 4. • Equal numbers never touch — not even diagonally. Every puzzle has exactly one solution and can be solved by pure logic. Guaranteed: every single puzzle is machine-checked before it reaches you. THE DAILY PUZZLE A new puzzle every day, as a quiet anchor: gentle on Mondays, the big master puzzle on Sundays. Your streak counts the days — and generously forgives one missed day per month. The widget brings the daily puzzle to your home screen. HINTS THAT EXPLAIN Suguru doesn't just give away answers. Hints unfold in three stages: first where to look, then why only one number fits. Placing it is up to you. That's how you get better with every puzzle. LIKE A PAPER PUZZLE BOOK Warm paper tones, refined serif typography, subtle sounds and haptics. No confetti, no flashing — just a golden moment when everything fits. With the Paper, Midnight and Sepia themes. YOUR STATISTICS The almanac collects solved puzzles, best times and your daily-puzzle history in a monthly view — no account needed, everything stays on your device. ALWAYS FREE • The daily puzzle — every day, forever • 10 library puzzles in each of the five difficulty levels • 3 hints per puzzle and full statistics SUGURU UNLIMITED — ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION • Unlimited puzzles across five levels, from Gentle (5×5) to Master (9×8) • The complete daily puzzle archive • Unlimited hints • Two extra themes and the golden app icon One-time purchase. Family Sharing included. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. Suguru shows no ads, collects no data and needs no account. Your only subscription is the habit. Suguru is also known as Tectonic. Optimized for iPhone and iPad, with VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support.

Screenshots

Cryptex4 screens
Suguru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptex at none against Suguru's 1. Cryptex also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Suguru's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Suguru sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cryptex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cryptex versus Suguru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptexSuguru
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdullah AlioskiCarsten Vauth

Customer experience

Cryptex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Suguru

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cryptex

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Suguru

One-time1
  • Suguru Unlimited$6.99

Questions

Is Cryptex free?
Cryptex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Suguru free?
Suguru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cryptex or Suguru have ads?
Cryptex shows ads; Suguru does not.

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