Comparison

Midsomer Murders vs Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • Solve crossword puzzles
  • Investigate crime scenes
  • Uncover hidden clues
  • Interrogate suspects
  • Analyze evidence
  • Meet new characters
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Solve cryptograms
  • Investigate crime scenes
  • 160+ criminal cases
  • Daily challenges
  • Gather evidence
  • Decode ciphers
Features
Currently charting
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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!

Screenshots

Midsomer Murders4 screens
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Midsomer Murders versus Cryptogram Detective Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidsomer MurdersCryptogram Detective Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.9K ratings)4.9 (588 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better588
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#140 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB194 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperQiiwi Games ABDigigo

Customer experience

Midsomer Murders

All ratings3,921 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral11.2%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews479 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral16.1%
Negative21.5%

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

All ratings475 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

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

10 purchases

Midsomer Murders

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Small Pack of Butterflies$1.99
  • Ad free$2.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
6 purchases

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

One-time6
  • 60 Gems$2.99
  • 130 Gems$5.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
Show 3 more
  • Starter Pack$14.99
  • 450 Gems$19.99
  • 1200 Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Midsomer Murders free?
Midsomer Murders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptogram Detective Puzzle free?
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Midsomer Murders or Cryptogram Detective Puzzle?
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle is rated higher. Midsomer Murders averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Cryptogram Detective Puzzle averages 4.9 from 588 ratings.
Do Midsomer Murders or Cryptogram Detective Puzzle have ads?
Both Midsomer Murders and Cryptogram Detective Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Midsomer Murders or Cryptogram Detective Puzzle?
Midsomer Murders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cryptogram Detective Puzzle fortnightly. Most recently, Midsomer Murders was updated on November 11, 2026 and Cryptogram Detective Puzzle on November 8, 2026.

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