Comparison

WORDoom vs Cryptogram

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

Head to head
About

WORDoom

Features
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WORDoom is a fast‑paced word game where you create as many valid words as possible from a set of random letters. Each new word must begin with the ending letters of the previous one — the longer the chain you build, the higher your score climbs. Play solo to sharpen your vocabulary and reaction time, or challenge a friend in a two‑player match through Game Center. Every round tests your creativity, speed, and ability to connect letters in clever ways. During the game you can also earn various bonuses that help you boost your score, overcome difficult moments, or build even longer word chains. Key features: - Create words from random letters - Chain mechanic — each word starts with the ending of the previous one - Single‑player and two‑player modes (Game Center) - Bonuses that help you achieve higher scores - Fast, intuitive gameplay for fans of word and logic games

About

Cryptogram

Engage in a challenging word puzzle game where you decrypt famous quotes and uncover hidden messages. Progress through increasing difficulty levels and enjoy daily puzzles that sharpen your logic and vocabulary.

Highlights
  • Decrypt famous quotes
  • Crack hidden codes
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Themed cryptograms
  • Daily puzzles
  • Logic and vocabulary challenges
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Decrypt famous quotes. Crack the code. Dive into a world of hidden messages and challenging puzzles. In this cryptographic word game, you are not simply solving cryptograms: you take on the role of an agent decoding famous quotes, uncovering conspiracies, and reconstructing truth piece by piece. Each solved puzzle reveals wisdom, motivation, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This is no ordinary puzzle game. Every letter is a clue, and every solved word brings you closer to the ultimate goal: becoming a master codebreaker. • Play as a secret agent and decipher encrypted quotes, proverbs, and expressions. • Endless challenges that test your skills in new and surprising ways. • Progressive difficulty: start easy and work your way up to elite codes that challenge even experts. • Every cryptogram you solve reveals a famous quote or a hidden message. • Special themed cryptograms featuring pop music, film, history, and more. • Daily puzzles: discover a new quote or saying every day. • Mental challenge meets entertainment: sharpen your logic, vocabulary, and focus—while having fun. The truth is out there. Will you crack the code?

Screenshots

WORDoom3 screens
Cryptogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WORDoom at none against Cryptogram's shown. WORDoom also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. WORDoom sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WORDoom ships an update weekly, Cryptogram every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
WORDoom versus Cryptogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWORDoomCryptogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB163 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperKrystian KolodziejChristoph Muller

In-app purchases

9 purchases

WORDoom

One-time9
  • 2 Lives$0.99
  • 3 Blanks$0.99
  • 10 Letter Hints$0.99
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  • 10 Blanks$1.99
  • 5 Lives$1.99
  • 25 Letter Hints$1.99
  • 8 Lives$2.99
  • 20 Blanks$2.99
  • 50 Letter Hints$2.99
10 purchases

Cryptogram

One-time10
  • Stars$0.99
  • Remove Ads Hack$0.99
  • VIP Field Supply$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Hints Premium$2.99
  • Remove Ads Promo$2.99
  • Stars Premium$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • VIP Deluxe$5.99
  • VIP Starter Kit$5.99
  • VIP Premium$9.99

Questions

Is WORDoom free?
WORDoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptogram free?
Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WORDoom or Cryptogram have ads?
Cryptogram shows ads; WORDoom does not.
Which is updated more often, WORDoom or Cryptogram?
WORDoom ships an update weekly, and Cryptogram every 2 months. Most recently, WORDoom was updated on October 3, 2026 and Cryptogram on September 23, 2026.

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