Wormhole Calc vs Cryptarithmetic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wormhole Calc
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The rules are simple. Fill in the blanks with numbers from 0 to 9 so that multiplication and division can be completed. * However, 0 is not entered in the leftmost cell. Questions are generated each time by the app program. The positions of the holes are determined at random. The last 50 questions created are automatically saved, and you can select and play them again later. Equipped with a memo function, undo and redo, and a lock function for entered numbers, making it easier to organize ideas. Please try once.
Cryptarithmetic
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Cryptarithms — crack the code of numbers What if the digits in mathematical equations were replaced with letters? Your task is to figure out which digit is hidden behind each letter. Sounds simple? Give it a try. How it works You are given an equation like “COT + COT = DOMA”. Each letter represents a unique digit from 0 to 9. Find all the matches so that the math works out. One letter — one digit. No randomness, just logic. Five game modes Classic — solve at your own pace with no time limits Timed — race against the clock for adrenaline lovers Zen — no scores or rankings, just pure enjoyment of the process Daily puzzle — one unique challenge every 24 hours Tournament — five puzzles in a row, total score, a true test Four difficulty levels From simple two-digit equations for beginners to multi-layered challenges with 10 unique variables for true mathematical detectives. Progression system Earn points and experience for every solution. Rise from Beginner to Immortal through 10 mastery levels. Unlock 25 achievements — from your first solution to marathon win streaks. Hints without pressure Stuck? Spend points on a hint — one letter will be revealed. In Zen mode, hints are always free. Don’t want to spend points — watch a short ad. Thoughtful details — Dark and light themes that follow system settings — Daily reminders (customizable) — Detailed statistics: best streaks, average time, breakdown by difficulty — Supports addition, subtraction, and multiplication — Endless generation of unique puzzles Cryptarithms have existed since the early 20th century and remain one of the most elegant forms of mathematical puzzles. Now in your pocket. Train your mind. Every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cryptarithmetic at none against Wormhole Calc's shown. Cryptarithmetic also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). Wormhole Calc's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wormhole Calc ships an update every 5 months, Cryptarithmetic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wormhole Calc | Cryptarithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Satoshi Horiguchi | Aleksandr Govorukhin |
In-app purchases
Wormhole Calc
No in-app purchases
Cryptarithmetic
No in-app purchases
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