Midsomer Murders vs Cryptogram Detective Puzzle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Midsomer Murders
Engage in a captivating crossword puzzle and mystery game set in the famously dangerous Midsomer County. Solve puzzles to uncover clues, investigate crime scenes, and interrogate suspects to bring murderers to justice.
- Solve crossword puzzles
- Investigate crime scenes
- Uncover hidden clues
- Interrogate suspects
- Analyze evidence
- Meet new characters
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Grab your magnifying glass and help solve grisly murder mysteries in this exciting crossword puzzle game! The case is open! Midsomer County: a charming place where cottages, farms, forests and streams create the illusion of a quiet, serene and peaceful life. Don’t be fooled though... Midsomer is a famously dangerous place to live in, with a murder around every corner. It’s no surprise that a strong detective force is needed! Elizabeth Barnaby is the latest addition to the Midsomer Constabulary and she’s made it her life goal to solve cases and catch murderers. Are you ready to put your detective skills to the test? Captivating gameplay Step into the mysterious atmosphere of Midsomer County, based on the long-running drama series Midsomer Murders. Solve minigames and crossword puzzles to discover hidden clues. Investigate gruesome crime scenes, interrogate sneaky suspects and find out the story behind the crime: the who, the how, and the why! An exciting world Meet vivid new characters and vibrant scenes as you travel across Midsomer County to look for clues. Sniff out important evidence with the help of Paddy, Elizabeth’s four-legged furry friend, and chat up the locals for gossip and information! Can you ask the right questions? Can you find the right evidence? • Solve crossword puzzles • Explore & Investigate crime scenes • Meet new characters • Uncover hidden clues • Analyze evidence in the lab • Interrogate suspects • Unravel the mystery The Detectives of Midsomer need your help to bring all killers before justice. Can you help them with the investigations and collect all pieces of evidence? Can you ask the right questions and close the case? Midsomer Murders: Words & Crime is free to play, but optional in-app purchases for bonuses are available. Follow us on Facebook: Midsomer Murders: Words & Crime
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle
Step into the role of a crime investigation detective to solve mysteries using cryptograms and clues. Unravel over 160 unique criminal cases by decoding ciphers, gathering evidence, and making critical decisions to identify the culprit.
- Solve cryptograms
- Investigate crime scenes
- 160+ criminal cases
- Daily challenges
- Gather evidence
- Decode ciphers
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Play as a crime investigation detective and unravel the mystery with cryptograms and clues! Step into the world of crime-solving and put your detective skills to the test. Face challenging cryptograms, gather hidden clues, and make crucial decisions to solve murder cases across 160+ unique investigations — and find out whodunit. Features: - Solve Cryptograms: Decode ciphers to unlock vital clues and progress through the investigation. - Investigate Crime Scenes: Gather evidence and piece together the story. - 160+ Criminal Cases: From murders to heists, every case is a new mystery. - Daily Challenges: Fresh puzzles every day to keep your brain sharp. Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery and bring the criminal to justice? Download now and find out!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cryptogram Detective Puzzle at 4.9 against Midsomer Murders's 4.3. Cryptogram Detective Puzzle also leads on chart position (#140 vs unranked). Midsomer Murders's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 588) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Midsomer Murders sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram Detective Puzzle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midsomer Murders has 3.9K ratings behind it against 588, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Midsomer Murders's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Midsomer Murders ships an update every 3 weeks, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Midsomer Murders | Cryptogram Detective Puzzle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3.9K ratings) | 4.9 (588 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews — better | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | 588 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #140 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 321 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Qiiwi Games AB | Digigo |
Customer experience
Midsomer Murders
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle
Bugs and requests
Midsomer Murders
Reported bugs
4 issues- Losing progress/energy when the game crashes
- Ads causing the game to freeze or crash
- Inconsistent behavior of the Apple Pencil
- Incorrect word recognition (e.g., 'has' not accepted)
Requested features
5 requests- More varied puzzles and mini-games
- Ability to skip dialogue and word puzzles
- Faster energy/badge replenishment
- Romantic storylines for the main character
- Ability to choose/guess the killer
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Midsomer Murders
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Small Pack of Butterflies$1.99
- Ad free$2.99
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- Starter Pack$2.99
- Coin Pack$2.99
- Coin Pack$3.99
- Piggy Bank$4.99
- Coin Pack$5.99
- Piggy Bank$6.99
- Coin Pack$9.99
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle
- 60 Gems$2.99
- 130 Gems$5.99
- Remove Ads$7.99
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- Starter Pack$14.99
- 450 Gems$19.99
- 1200 Gems$49.99
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