# Cryptogram vs Enigmix

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cryptogram at 15.1 against Enigmix's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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 Enigmix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptogram ships an update every 6 days, Enigmix weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram | Enigmix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (504 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-puzzle-game/id1549190465/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **504** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Berkay Saglam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549190677) | [DadMadeAnApp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785960610) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram

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

Decode coded messages to reveal inspiring quotes. Choose from multiple difficulty levels, play daily challenges, and explore thousands of quotes in seven languages. Save your favorites and share them as images.

**Highlights:** Decode coded quotes, Multiple difficulty levels, Daily puzzles and streaks, Thousands of quotes, Seven languages supported, Save and share quotes, Offline play

**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


### Enigmix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enigmix/id6790056287)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enigmix Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Enigmix Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

### Is Enigmix free?

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

### Do Cryptogram or Enigmix have ads?

Both Cryptogram and Enigmix show ads.

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

Cryptogram ships an update every 6 days, and Enigmix weekly. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on November 7, 2026 and Enigmix on October 31, 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.*
