Comparison

Wormhole Calc vs Cryptarithmetic

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

Head to head
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Wormhole Calc

Features
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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.

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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.

Screenshots

Wormhole Calc4 screens
Cryptarithmetic4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Wormhole Calc versus Cryptarithmetic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWormhole CalcCryptarithmetic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatoshi HoriguchiAleksandr Govorukhin

In-app purchases

None

Wormhole Calc

No in-app purchases

None

Cryptarithmetic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wormhole Calc free?
Wormhole Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cryptarithmetic free?
Cryptarithmetic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wormhole Calc or Cryptarithmetic have ads?
Wormhole Calc shows ads; Cryptarithmetic does not.
Which is updated more often, Wormhole Calc or Cryptarithmetic?
Wormhole Calc ships an update every 5 months, and Cryptarithmetic every 9 days. Most recently, Wormhole Calc was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cryptarithmetic on September 14, 2026.

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