# Cryptogram vs Cryptogram Bible

Cryptogram and Cryptogram Bible both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Cryptogram Bible's written reviews are positive against 69% of Cryptogram's. Cryptogram Bible also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Cryptogram's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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 Cryptogram Bible sells 7 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 4.8 for Cryptogram Bible. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 487 and 497 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 94% of Cryptogram Bible's.

Cryptogram ships an update weekly, Cryptogram Bible every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram | Cryptogram Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (487 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-puzzle-game/id1549190465/reviews) | **[4.8 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-bible-verses-code/id6738142206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 487 | **497** |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 82 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) | [FIFTY3 BELLS LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610829540) |

## 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


### Cryptogram Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-bible-verses-code/id6738142206)

Engage with scripture in a unique way by deciphering hidden Bible verses. This game challenges you to solve cryptogram puzzles where numbers represent letters, encouraging a deeper understanding of inspirational Christian quotes.

**Highlights:** Decrypt hidden Bible verses, Number-to-letter cryptogram puzzles, Solve known letters first, Inspirational Christian quotes, Unique scripture engagement

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 1200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 2000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 15000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 15000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

### Is Cryptogram Bible free?

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

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

Cryptogram Bible is rated higher. Cryptogram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Cryptogram Bible averages 4.8 from 497 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram or Cryptogram Bible have ads?

Both Cryptogram and Cryptogram Bible show ads.

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

Cryptogram ships an update weekly, and Cryptogram Bible every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on October 18, 2026 and Cryptogram Bible on October 19, 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.*