# Cryptogram vs Figure it

Cryptogram and Figure it both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 33% of Figure it's. Cryptogram also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Figure it's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Figure it sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cryptogram against 4.7 for Figure it. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 499 and 983 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 33% of Figure it's.

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 days, Figure it monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram | Figure it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-puzzle-game/id1549190465/reviews) | **[4.7 (983 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figure-it-cryptogram-puzzle/id1641629372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 499 | **983** |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Berkay Saglam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549190677) | [TapBrain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847541860) |

## 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| Offline Quotes | $2.99 | 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


### Figure it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figure-it-cryptogram-puzzle/id1641629372)

Engage your mind with logic word puzzles and brain teasers. Decipher cryptograms and solve crossword-like riddles using clues to guess words. Improve vocabulary and test your IQ while uncovering interesting facts.

**Highlights:** Logic word puzzles, Cryptogram solving, Vocabulary improvement, Brain teasers, IQ tests, Variety of themes and difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Hint | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hint | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 💡 Expanded vocabulary and helps spelling
- 👍 Fun with husband

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen hides necessary steps
- 🔍 New updates not fun
- 🔍 Changes poor
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Repetitive puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Customer support non-existent
- Automatic letter filling removed

**Requested features**

- Improve game appearance
- Add more levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

### Is Figure it free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram or Figure it?

Figure it is rated higher. Cryptogram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while Figure it averages 4.7 from 983 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram or Figure it have ads?

Both Cryptogram and Figure it show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram or Figure it?

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 days, and Figure it monthly. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on October 29, 2026 and Figure it on October 30, 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.*