# Cryptogram vs Cipher Master

Cryptogram and Cipher Master both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 25% of Cipher Master's. Cryptogram also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Cipher Master's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 503) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Cipher Master sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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: Cipher Master has 6.1K ratings behind it against 503, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 25% of Cipher Master's.

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 days, Cipher Master monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram | Cipher Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-puzzle-game/id1549190465/reviews)** | [4.5 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-master-word-game/id1673410546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 503 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 25.0% 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 | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Berkay Saglam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549190677) | [Hitapps Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648314473) |

## 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 | $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


### Cipher Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-master-word-game/id1673410546)

Engage your mind with a new word puzzle game. Decipher hidden phrases, learn interesting facts, and enjoy wise thoughts from famous people. This game offers a fun way to train your brain, practice logic, and expand your knowledge.

**Highlights:** Decipher hidden phrases, Learn interesting facts, Solve word riddles, Train your brain, Practice logic, Discover wise thoughts

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pack of energy | $3.29 | one-time |
| Small pack of hints | $3.49 | one-time |
| No ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of energy | $5.49 | one-time |
| Big pack of hints | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Interesting quotations and proverbs
- 👍 Large and easy-to-use letter squares

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and disruptive ads during gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches with letter selection and scoring
- 🤔 Puzzles too easy for experienced players

**Reported bugs**

- Letters not registering properly
- Incorrect scoring and game over issues
- Ads not respecting device sound settings

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency and disruption
- Provide an ad-free paid version
- Increase puzzle difficulty for more experienced users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

### Is Cipher Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram or Cipher Master?

Cryptogram is rated higher. Cryptogram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while Cipher Master averages 4.5 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Cryptogram or Cipher Master have ads?

Both Cryptogram and Cipher Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram or Cipher Master?

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 days, and Cipher Master monthly. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cipher Master on November 4, 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.*