# Cryptogram vs WordCode

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cryptogram at 482 against WordCode's 2. Cryptogram also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). WordCode's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and WordCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptogram holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram has 482 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cryptogram ships an update every 5 weeks, WordCode fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram | WordCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-puzzle-game/id1549190465/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordcode-puzzle-game/id1631716438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **482** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Berkay Saglam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549190677) | [Felipe Grosze Nipper de Oliveira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575428269) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-puzzle-game/id1549190465)

Decrypt famous quotes in this engaging word puzzle game. Solve cryptograms to unlock wisdom, motivation, and inspiration. Features various categories, authors, difficulty levels, and customization options.

**Highlights:** Decrypt famous quotes, Select categories and authors, Four difficulty levels, Save favorite quotes, Hints available, Share solved quotes, Multiple color schemes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cryptogram Plus | $0.99 | per month |
| Cryptogram Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Cryptogram Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎮 Multiple difficulty levels for all skill levels
- 📚 Wide variety of quote categories
- 💰 Minimal ads compared to other apps
- 🧠 Engaging and mentally stimulating gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Inappropriate and explicit ads appearing
- 🐛 Ads freezing the app mid-gameplay
- 📊 Data server issues affecting leaderboards
- ⚠️ GDPR compliance and data privacy concerns
- 💳 Payment issues with hint purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing application and preventing progress
- Game completion not registering despite solving puzzle
- Hint system providing letters not in cryptogram
- Settings reverting to default after closing app
- Keyboard layout settings not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Home screen widget functionality
- Filter and search for favorite quotes
- Ad-free premium version option
- Color-coded cipher letters for pattern recognition
- Landscape mode support for tablets


### WordCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordcode-puzzle-game/id1631716438)

A word-guessing game where players must deduce four words, with each word's final letter becoming the starting letter of the subsequent word. It offers a free-to-play experience with optional in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Word guessing gameplay, Chain-linking word mechanic, Free to play, In-app purchases available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram free?

Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WordCode free?

WordCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram or WordCode?

Cryptogram is rated higher. Cryptogram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while WordCode averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram or WordCode have ads?

Both Cryptogram and WordCode show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram or WordCode?

Cryptogram ships an update every 5 weeks, and WordCode fortnightly. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on September 22, 2026 and WordCode on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*