# Flow Fit vs Cracking the Cryptic

The clearest difference is ads: Cracking the Cryptic at none against Flow Fit's shown. Cracking the Cryptic also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Flow Fit's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 211). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow Fit sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Cracking the Cryptic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow Fit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Fit has 6.7K ratings behind it against 211, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Flow Fit's written reviews are positive against 72% of Cracking the Cryptic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flow Fit ships an update every 2 months, Cracking the Cryptic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Fit | Cracking the Cryptic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-fit-sudoku/id1475678781/reviews)** | [4.4 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracking-the-cryptic/id1629992934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 211 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) | [Nick Carney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434235673) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow Fit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-fit-sudoku/id1475678781)

This app combines Sudoku with jigsaw puzzle mechanics, offering a fresh take on the classic number game. It features over 2000 unique puzzles with adjustable difficulty levels and daily challenges to keep your mind engaged.

**Highlights:** Unique Sudoku and Jigsaw hybrid gameplay, Over 2000 unique puzzles, Daily puzzles with streak rewards, Adjustable difficulty from easy to extreme, Mistake marking and perfect play tracking, Cloud progress syncing, Achievements and calming atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints + Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| MEGA Bundle + Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Variety of puzzle difficulty levels
- 💡 Unique take on Sudoku
- 👍 Non-intrusive ads
- 👍 Responsive and clean UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Clipboard data access without consent
- 👎 Lack of undo/redo functionality
- 👎 Difficulty ramps up too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces disappearing off the screen
- Puzzle progress not saving correctly
- Inconsistent daily puzzle streak tracking

**Requested features**

- Option to disable hints/clues
- Ability to annotate the puzzle board
- More easy and medium difficulty levels
- Calendar to access past daily puzzles
- Landscape mode support


### Cracking the Cryptic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracking-the-cryptic/id1629992934)

This app offers a curated collection of handcrafted Sudoku puzzles from world-renowned constructors. Explore classic and unique variants, with new puzzle packs released regularly. A free introductory pack is included with download.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted Sudoku puzzles, Curated by expert constructors, Classic and unique variants, Regularly released puzzle packs, Free introductory puzzle pack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CTC Worms - James Sinclair | $0.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Marty Sears | $0.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Michael Lefkowitz | $1.99 | one-time |
| GAS Volume #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GAS Volume #2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| CTC Approachable Sudoku #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Domino Sudoku Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lines Variety Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Classic Volume #2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| CTC Fog Pack #1 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best sudoku app
- 👍 Great variety of puzzles
- 👍 Excellent user interface
- 👍 Challenging and fun puzzles
- 👍 Constant updates with new puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hints are often incorrect or unhelpful
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially after updates
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🔒 Too many in-app purchases required to access content

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle progress and purchases disappearing after updates
- Incorrect rules or hints in certain puzzles
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices or Macs
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes

**Requested features**

- Add more color options for pencil marking and highlighting
- Implement a way to clear progress or start puzzles from scratch
- Integrate all CTC apps into a single app for better organization
- Add keyboard support, especially on Mac
- Improve the quality and clarity of hints


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow Fit free?

Flow Fit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cracking the Cryptic free?

Cracking the Cryptic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flow Fit or Cracking the Cryptic?

Flow Fit is rated higher. Flow Fit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Cracking the Cryptic averages 4.4 from 211 ratings.

### Do Flow Fit or Cracking the Cryptic have ads?

Flow Fit shows ads; Cracking the Cryptic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flow Fit or Cracking the Cryptic?

Flow Fit ships an update every 2 months, and Cracking the Cryptic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flow Fit was updated on November 11, 2026 and Cracking the Cryptic on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*