Comparison

Keyword vs Cipher Attack

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

Head to head
About

Keyword

This app offers a fast-paced word guessing game for groups, inspired by classic TV shows. Players give single-word clues to their teammates, with a time limit to guess before passing the phone. It features a large word library, AI-generated custom decks, and multiple game modes for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Single-word clue gameplay
  • AI-generated custom word decks
  • Family and Adult modes
  • Offline play
  • Multiple game modes
  • Large word library
Features
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The hit Password-style word game for iPhone! Give a single-word clue, pass the phone, and watch your friends shout hilarious guesses before the buzzer sounds. Keyword Party blends the TV classic’s one-word-clue rules en.wikipedia.org with the frantic energy of charades and hot-potato. Perfect for 4–20 players, online or 100 % offline for road trips and campfires. Why you’ll love it • 10 000+ words & phrases —never play the same deck twice. • Instant AI decks. Type any theme (“Bridgerton”, “Euro 2024 teams”) and ChatGPT builds a custom list in seconds. • Family & Adult modes. Kid-safe laughs or hilariously risqué rounds—your call. • True offline play. No Wi-Fi? No problem. Perfect for flights, classrooms, and long car rides. • One device, one minute. No sign-ups, no ads between turns, just shout, guess, and pass. How to play Split into two teams (or circle pass). The clue-giver sees the keyword and says one word only—just like on the show en.wikipedia.org . Teammates have one guess. Miss it? Pass the phone—time is ticking! Team holding the phone when the buzzer blows loses the point. First to 7 wins. Game modes • Classic Password – pure one-word clues. • Catchphrase Hot Potato – unlimited clues, rapid passing. • Mad Phrases – fill-in-the-blank chaos. • Roadtrip Bingo – solo word-search while you drive. Powered by ChatGPT Need a “Cyber-Security Buzzwords” deck for work happy hour? A “’90s Cartoon Quotes” set for family night? Tap -> Generate Deck -> Play—no update required apps.apple.com Disclaimer: Not affiliated with NBC, Fremantle, or the Password television franchise.

About

Cipher Attack

Features
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Six ways to play. One goal: crack the code. From a quick daily challenge to live 1v1 duels — there's a mode for every agent. Daily Operation A new code every day, the same for every player worldwide. Compete on the global leaderboard and compare your performance. 1 challenge / day Against the Clock 120 seconds on the clock. Crack as many codes as possible before time runs out — every second counts in the global rankings. Infinite Loop No time limit. Keep cracking codes and build your longest streak ever. How far can you go? 1v1 Duel Generate a challenge code and send it to a friend. Both crack the same code , whoever uses fewer attempts and time wins. Async friend duel Online Match Get matched against a random opponent in real time. No friends needed — just your wits. A bot steps in if no one is available. Live ranked match and much more. How to Play Simple rules. 1. The Secret Code A random 4-digit code is generated. No repeating digits. The first digit is never 0. 2. Make a Guess Enter your 4-digit guess. You have 10 attempts to crack the code. 3. Read the Feedback + = correct digit in the right position. − = correct digit, wrong position. 4. Use Power-ups You can reveals a hidden digit. Or hit to button to grant 1 extra attempt. Both require watching a short ad.

Screenshots

Keyword4 screens
Cipher Attack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cipher Attack at none against Keyword's 1. Cipher Attack also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Keyword sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Cipher Attack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keyword ships an update monthly, Cipher Attack every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Keyword versus Cipher Attack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeywordCipher Attack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (218 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings218 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB43 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPlexum, LLCLevent Uncu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Keyword

Subscriptions1
  • One Year Pro Upgrade$3.991 Year
None

Cipher Attack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Keyword free?
Keyword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cipher Attack free?
Cipher Attack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Keyword or Cipher Attack have ads?
Keyword shows ads; Cipher Attack does not.
Which is updated more often, Keyword or Cipher Attack?
Keyword ships an update monthly, and Cipher Attack every 6 weeks. Most recently, Keyword was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cipher Attack on September 21, 2026.

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