Comparison

Sudoku ▢ vs PlaySimple Cryptogram

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku ▢

Engage your mind with a classic Sudoku puzzle experience. Offers multiple difficulty levels, smart hints, and auto-save for uninterrupted gameplay. Enjoy a clean design and offline play to sharpen focus and logical thinking.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Smart hints
  • Auto-save progress
  • Offline play
  • Clean design
Features
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Sudoku – Train Your Brain Every Day! Ready to challenge your mind with the classic puzzle game? Sudoku offers a smooth, beautiful, and completely free experience – perfect for beginners and logic masters alike! Key Features: - Multiple difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert - Smart hints that help without spoiling the fun - Auto-save progress – pick up where you left off - Clean and minimal design for long, comfortable play - Play offline – no internet needed Sharpen your focus, logical thinking, and patience every day with Sudoku! Download now and start your puzzle journey today!

About

PlaySimple Cryptogram

Engage in a word logic puzzle game where you decode encrypted messages by substituting letters. With varying difficulty levels and diverse categories, it offers a stimulating challenge for puzzle enthusiasts of all kinds.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of engaging cryptogram puzzles
  • Puzzles from diverse categories
  • Intuitive and straightforward gameplay
  • Hints and letter reveal assistance
  • Daily new puzzle challenges
Features
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Dive into the world of cryptography with Cryptogram by PlaySimple, the ultimate puzzle game that challenges your wits and sharpens your mind! Whether you're a seasoned puzzle enthusiast or a curious newcomer, Cryptogram offers an engaging and satisfying experience that will keep you hooked. In this thrilling game, you’ll decode a series of encrypted messages by substituting letters to reveal hidden phrases and quotes. With a variety of difficulty levels, Cryptogram caters to all skill levels, ensuring a fun and stimulating challenge for everyone. Features: - Engaging Puzzles: Solve hundreds of cryptograms with varying difficulty to test your deduction skills. - Diverse Categories: Decode messages from a wide range of categories, including famous quotes, historical facts, and amusing sayings. - Intuitive Gameplay: Simple and straightforward mechanics make it easy to jump in and start decoding. - Hints and Assistance: Stuck on a puzzle? Use hints and reveal letters to help you crack the code and keep the fun going. - Daily Challenges: Enjoy new puzzles every day and keep your brain active with daily cryptogram challenges. Join the millions of players who have embraced the thrill of cracking codes and unlocking secrets. Download Cryptogram by PlaySimple today and start your journey into the fascinating world of cryptography!

Screenshots

Sudoku ▢4 screens
PlaySimple Cryptogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PlaySimple Cryptogram at 25K against Sudoku ▢'s 20. PlaySimple Cryptogram also leads on chart position (#88 vs unranked) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Sudoku ▢ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and PlaySimple Cryptogram sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sudoku ▢ against 4.9 for PlaySimple Cryptogram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlaySimple Cryptogram has 25K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ▢ ships an update monthly, PlaySimple Cryptogram fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Sudoku ▢ versus PlaySimple Cryptogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku ▢PlaySimple Cryptogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings)4.9 (25K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2025K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#88 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB248 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernguyen thanhPlaySimple Games Pte Ltd

Customer experience

Sudoku ▢

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative0.0%

PlaySimple Cryptogram

All ratings25,212 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews425 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral14.8%
Negative57.9%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku ▢

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PlaySimple Cryptogram

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App randomly closes and loses progress
  • Overheating issues on some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to enlarge letters
  • Improved ad experience

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Sudoku ▢

One-time8
  • Monday Pack$0.99
  • SudoKing Shopping$1.99
  • Tuesday Pack$1.99
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  • Wednesday Pack$4.99
  • Thursday Pack$9.99
  • Friday Pack$19.99
  • Saturday Pack$49.99
  • Sunday Pack$99.99
16 purchases

PlaySimple Cryptogram

One-time16
  • 300 Coins$0.99
  • Ladder Deal 1$0.99
  • Timed Deal 1$1.99
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  • Skip'its Pack$2.49
  • 1000 Coins$2.99
  • Hint Pack$2.99
  • Fail Offer$3.99
  • Basic Pack$3.99
  • Puzzle Screen Burst Hint 2$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Big Hints Pack$5.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$9.99
  • Value Pack$9.99
  • Timed Deal 3$9.99
  • Big Skip'its Pack$9.99
  • Ultimate Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Sudoku ▢ free?
Sudoku ▢ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlaySimple Cryptogram free?
PlaySimple Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku ▢ or PlaySimple Cryptogram?
PlaySimple Cryptogram is rated higher. Sudoku ▢ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while PlaySimple Cryptogram averages 4.9 from 25K ratings.
Do Sudoku ▢ or PlaySimple Cryptogram have ads?
Both Sudoku ▢ and PlaySimple Cryptogram show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku ▢ or PlaySimple Cryptogram?
Sudoku ▢ ships an update monthly, and PlaySimple Cryptogram fortnightly. Most recently, Sudoku ▢ was updated on October 25, 2026 and PlaySimple Cryptogram on October 25, 2026.

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