Cypher vs KidsCrypt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cypher
A secret word guessing game where players use a single word and a number to communicate clues. Connect with friends locally or stream the game to a larger screen for group play.
- Single word and number clues
- Local multiplayer
- Apple TV streaming
- Secret word guessing
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One word, one number - your favorite secret word game is now on iOS! Grab some friends to connect and play locally, or stream the board to your Apple TV.
KidsCrypt
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KidsCrypt turns your text into a secret code – just like Julius Caesar used to encrypt his messages. Type or paste a text on the chalkboard and tap the eye: all letters and numbers are shifted. Use the dial to choose by how many places. Above the dial you can see right away what becomes of "Hello Kid". Share the secret text directly, for example in a message. To decrypt, clear the board and paste the secret text with the paper clip. If the key is attached, KidsCrypt decrypts it at once. If not, try the keys on the dial. For experts there is a hidden secret code: a three-digit number shifts the letters at even and odd positions and the numbers even further. Then only someone who also knows the code can read along. KidsCrypt does not store any texts, needs no account, shows no ads and collects no data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KidsCrypt at none against Cypher's 3. Cypher's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 30 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Cypher sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. KidsCrypt asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cypher ships an update every 3 days, KidsCrypt every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cypher | KidsCrypt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 30 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pitou Technologies, LLC | catfiles gmbh |
In-app purchases
Cypher
- Small tip$1.99
- Medium tip$4.99
- Large tip$9.99
KidsCrypt
No in-app purchases
