Comparison

Cipher vs Mario

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

Head to head
About

Cipher

This app allows users to easily encode and decode messages using various secret codes. It offers offline functionality and printable translation tables for decoding without the app. Ideal for educational puzzles, treasure hunts, and creative communication.

Highlights
  • Encode and decode messages
  • 12+ secret codes available
  • Offline functionality
  • Printable translation tables
  • Export encoded messages as images
  • Suitable for educational puzzles
Features
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Do you love a treasure hunt?  Do you love secret messages?  Do you enjoy decoding and encoding messages? With "CIPHER" you can easily encode and decode messages. At the beginning, there are 12 different secret codes (e.g. Morse alphabet, Braille, ...) available, more codes will follow in free updates. All functions and worksheets do not need an internet connection! ENCODING With the keyboard, letters and numbers can be typed in plain text and converted into symbols. The encoded messages can be saved and exported as an image. Various applications: treasure hunts, puzzle tasks for school, children's birthday parties, encoded postcards or just for fun! DECODING WITH THE APP By using the symbol keyboard, the message can be easily decoded in the app. When tapping on the symbols, the corresponding letter or number is displayed. DECODING WITH THE PRINTABLE TRANSLATION TABLE The translation tables can be exported and printed as PDF worksheet. With these worksheets, the encoded messages can be decoded even without an app or the Internet. *** NOTE *** This app contains a part of "CacheToolBox". The printable translation tables will be available only in this app, also in the future! More fonts will follow later, some of them are only available here! "Cipher" is addressed to a different target group like schools, scouts, etc.

About

Mario

Features
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Learn English, Spanish, French, German, and more with Mario — your interactive trainer for mastering written language skills. No more boring tiles or drag-and-drop exercises. With Mario, you type, make mistakes, and learn instantly from AI feedback. Mistakes aren’t failures — they’re your path to progress. What makes Mario special? • Write real phrases. You type your answers just like in real life. • Instant AI correction. See where you slipped, why, and how to say it naturally. • Topics you care about. Memes, travel, careers, movies, food, IT, and more. • Chat with Mario. Every few lessons, jump into a short dialogue to reuse new words. • 16 study languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Ukrainian, and more). How it works 1. Pick your native language and the one you want to learn 2. Select your level (A1–C2) 3. Write answers by hand 4. Get instant grammar feedback 5. Practice in chat to lock it in Free vs Pro • Free: up to 3 lessons per day • Pro (optional): unlimited lessons — no daily cap Subscription Terms Auto-renewing monthly and yearly plans may be available. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Subscriptions. A free trial (if offered) converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24h before it ends. Terms of Use (EULA): https://stepanok.com/mario/#terms Privacy Policy: https://stepanok.com/mario/#privacy

Screenshots

Cipher4 screens
Mario4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mario at Free against Cipher's $2.99. Cipher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mario is free to download; Cipher costs $2.99 up front. Mario sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cipher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cipher versus Mario: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipherMario
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB494 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTN-TECHNOLOGYIvan Stepanok

In-app purchases

None

Cipher

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mario

Subscriptions2
  • Mario Pro — Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Mario Pro — Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mario Pro — Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Cipher free?
Cipher costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mario free?
Mario is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cipher or Mario have ads?
Neither Cipher nor Mario shows ads.

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