Comparison

Learn Cryptic Crosswords vs Eppika

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

Head to head
About

Learn Cryptic Crosswords

Master the art of cryptic crosswords with this interactive guide. It breaks down clue types, offers step-by-step learning through six chapters, and includes practice exercises and puzzles to build your solving skills.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step clue explanations
  • Interactive exercises
  • Practice puzzles
  • Skill development guidance
  • Reference tools
Features
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Learn how to solve cryptic crosswords with this interactive app, starting with the basic ideas and easiest types of clue. Learn cryptic crosswords consists of six chapters that take you step by step through every aspect of solving cryptic clues. How each type of clue works is clearly explained and supported by examples, with simple diagrams to illustrate key ideas. Each topic is followed by interactive exercises and practice clues designed to reinforce the learning points, and each chapter ends with a practice puzzle to consolidate your learning. The final chapter explains how to develop your solving skills further. It ends with a selection of newspaper puzzles and is followed by an extensive set of reference tools to use when solving. Cryptic crosswords are fun to do and give the brain a good work out, exercising the memory and thinking skills, making new connections and extending vocabulary and general knowledge. Learn cryptic crosswords will lead you to an enjoyable and stimulating new pastime.

About

Eppika

Learn languages through engaging stories and books adapted to your skill level. Build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills with instant translations and native audio. Make language learning a daily habit with short, focused sessions.

Highlights
  • Graded readers adapted to skill levels A1-B2
  • Audiobooks with native speaker narration
  • Instant word translation by tapping
  • Vocabulary tracking in context
  • Over 120 adapted books and stories
  • Short, focused learning sessions
Features
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Eppika is a language learning app with books and stories adapted to your level. Build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills through meaningful content instead of repetitive drills. Want to learn Spanish by reading or improve another language through graded readers? Choose a book, read or listen for 10-15 minutes, tap unfamiliar words for instant translations, and learn vocabulary naturally in context. Learn the language you want, whether it’s Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Turkish, Greek, Czech, or Polish. Spanish is available in both European and Latin American variants. Join a growing community of 15,000+ learners who use Eppika to make reading part of their language-learning routine. With a 4.8 App Store rating based on 700+ ratings, Eppika offers an engaging alternative to repetitive exercises, helping learners stay motivated through stories, native audio, instant translations, and level-adapted books. Graded readers for language learners Eppika offers graded readers based on familiar books, classics, stories, and practical nonfiction. Every text is adapted for levels A1–B2, with vocabulary and grammar matched to the right difficulty. Beginners can start reading without feeling lost, while more experienced learners can progress to richer, more complex texts. Each book is challenging enough to help you improve but clear enough to enjoy. Audiobooks for language learning Use Eppika to read and listen in Spanish, English, French, German, or another available language. Native audio helps improve listening comprehension and pronunciation while developing a better sense of the language’s natural rhythm. Switch to Audiobook Mode when you want to learn during a walk, commute, workout, or before bed. Instant word translation Tap any unfamiliar word for an instant translation without leaving the story. Understand new vocabulary exactly when you need it and keep reading without switching to an external dictionary or translating every sentence. Vocabulary in context Build vocabulary in context by learning words and phrases inside memorable stories. Seeing how words are used makes their meaning easier to understand and remember. Vocabulary tracking helps you follow your progress without relying on isolated flashcards or endless vocabulary lists. Adapted books and stories by level Explore 120+ adapted books and stories in more than 1,800 level-based versions. Start with familiar global titles, then discover classics, literature, practical nonfiction, biography, psychology, productivity, and more. Make reading a daily language habit Eppika fits into short breaks and busy schedules. A focused 10-15-minute session can combine reading, listening, translation, and meaningful progress without points, streaks, or cartoon-style gamification. Who is Eppika for? • Beginners looking for graded readers that do not feel overwhelming • Intermediate learners who want to improve fluency and overcome a plateau • Upper-intermediate learners who want to strengthen comprehension and expand vocabulary • Busy professionals and travelers looking for meaningful daily practice • Book lovers who prefer learning languages through stories instead of traditional lessons How it works 1. Choose the language you want to learn. 2. Select a graded book or story. 3. Set your reading level from A1 to B2. 4. Read or listen, translate unfamiliar words, and build vocabulary in context. Whether you are learning for travel, work, study, culture, or the joy of reading, Eppika helps you turn books into daily language practice. Download Eppika and start learning languages through stories today. Terms of Use: https://eppika.com/legal/terms_of_use Privacy Policy: https://eppika.com/legal/privacy_policy

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Learn Cryptic Crosswords4 screens
Eppika4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Eppika at every 6 days against Learn Cryptic Crosswords's every 9 months. Eppika also leads on chart position (#155 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2K vs 457). Learn Cryptic Crosswords's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 69%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Learn Cryptic Crosswords sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Eppika sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Learn Cryptic Crosswords against 4.8 for Eppika. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 457 and 2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Learn Cryptic Crosswords's written reviews are positive against 69% of Eppika's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Cryptic Crosswords ships an update every 9 months, Eppika every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Learn Cryptic Crosswords versus Eppika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Cryptic CrosswordsEppika
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (457 ratings) — better4.8 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews — better69.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4572K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#155 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB49 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperTeazelTessirion, s.r.o.

Customer experience

Learn Cryptic Crosswords

All ratings448 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.4%

Eppika

All ratings1,977 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Learn Cryptic Crosswords

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Menu button freezing the app
  • Inability to fill in answers directly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to take notes within the app
  • Integrated anagram solver and reference tools
  • Option to skip ahead to practice puzzles

Eppika

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn Cryptic Crosswords

One-time3
  • Discount price$2.99
  • Access to every chapter2 variants$3.99
  • Access to every chapter$4.99
5 purchases

Eppika

Subscriptions5
  • Premium2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Premium2 variants$39.993 Months
  • Premium - Annual2 variants$49.991 Year
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  • Premium - Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial2 variants$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn Cryptic Crosswords free?
Learn Cryptic Crosswords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eppika free?
Eppika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Cryptic Crosswords or Eppika?
Learn Cryptic Crosswords is rated higher. Learn Cryptic Crosswords averages 4.8 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Eppika averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.
Do Learn Cryptic Crosswords or Eppika have ads?
Neither Learn Cryptic Crosswords nor Eppika shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Cryptic Crosswords or Eppika?
Learn Cryptic Crosswords ships an update every 9 months, and Eppika every 6 days. Most recently, Learn Cryptic Crosswords was updated on November 3, 2026 and Eppika on November 5, 2026.

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