Comparison

Anti vs Cipher Command

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Anti

Navigate a compromised computer system by solving binary logic puzzles. Restore functionality from the port to the core of the system. This game offers a unique puzzle-solving experience within a digital world.

Highlights
  • Binary logic puzzles
  • System restoration gameplay
  • Digital underbelly exploration
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Unique puzzle mechanics
Features
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Travel through the underbelly of a compromised computer system by solving binary logic puzzles, restoring your way from the port to the heart of the system

About

Cipher Command

Immerse yourself in WWII codebreaking. Decrypt authentic historical messages using real encryption techniques, from Caesar shifts to the Enigma machine. Learn about wartime operations and advance through ranks as you master cryptanalysis.

Highlights
  • Decrypt 7 historical cipher types
  • 30+ WWII-themed missions
  • Interactive cipher wheel
  • Learn historical context
  • Progress through ranks
  • Frequency analysis tools
Features
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Step into the shoes of a Bletchley Park codebreaker. Cipher Command is an immersive puzzle game where you decrypt authentic World War II cipher messages using historical encryption techniques. CRACK REAL CIPHERS Master seven historically accurate cipher systems — from the classic Caesar shift to the legendary Enigma machine. Each puzzle uses a real encryption method employed during wartime operations. 30+ HISTORICAL MISSIONS Decode intercepted messages spanning D-Day preparations, Pacific Theater intelligence, Eastern Front communications, and Cold War-era signals. Every mission is grounded in real historical events. INTERACTIVE CIPHER WHEEL Spin the beautifully crafted Caesar dial to decrypt messages letter by letter. Tap individual cipher letters, rotate the wheel, and watch the plaintext emerge — no shortcuts, just pure codebreaking skill. LEARN AS YOU PLAY Each mission briefing provides historical context about the operation, the cipher technique, and the stakes. The built-in Codex reference covers every cipher type with examples and history. EARN YOUR RANK Progress from Unclassified to Most Secret difficulty levels. Collect achievement badges as you hone your cryptanalysis skills and rise through the ranks. FAIR BY DESIGN No ads. No energy meters. No subscriptions. The opening missions are free, and each historical theater is a one-time purchase you keep forever. FEATURES - 7 cipher types: Caesar, Substitution, Rail Fence, Vigenere, Playfair, ADFGVX, Enigma - 30+ missions across 4 historical theaters - Interactive cipher wheel with tactile feedback - Guided tutorial for new codebreakers - Frequency analysis and substitution mapping tools - Historical briefings and outcome reveals - Achievement badge collection - Atmospheric radio voice narration - Dark parchment-themed UI inspired by wartime documents

Screenshots

Anti4 screens
Cipher Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cipher Command at Free against Anti's $4.99. Cipher Command also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Anti's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cipher Command is free to download; Anti costs $4.99 up front. Cipher Command sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Anti asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cipher Command holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anti ships an update every 3 days, Cipher Command every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Anti versus Cipher Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAntiCipher Command
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size703 MB87 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEric McConnellDaniel McCarthy

Customer experience

Anti

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Cipher Command

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Anti

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Cipher Command

One-time5
  • Pacific Theatre$2.99
  • D-Day$2.99
  • Eastern Front$2.99
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  • Premium Puzzles$3.99
  • Cold War$3.99

Questions

Is Anti free?
Anti costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cipher Command free?
Cipher Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Anti or Cipher Command?
Cipher Command is rated higher. Anti averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Cipher Command averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Anti or Cipher Command have ads?
Neither Anti nor Cipher Command shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anti or Cipher Command?
Anti ships an update every 3 days, and Cipher Command every 2 days. Most recently, Anti was updated on September 20, 2026 and Cipher Command on September 27, 2026.

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