# Stereogram Game vs Cryptogram

The clearest difference is rating: Cryptogram at 4.6 against Stereogram Game's 3.8. Cryptogram also leads on ratings volume (239K vs 21) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Stereogram Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 22%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stereogram Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptogram holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram has 239K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Stereogram Game's written reviews are positive against 22% of Cryptogram's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stereogram Game ships an update every 3 months, Cryptogram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stereogram Game | Cryptogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stereogram-game-magic-eye/id1584520187/reviews) | **[4.6 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-brain-puzzle/id1644099880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **239K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 21.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 32 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yasin Enes Deliak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561488282) | [Joyteractive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709316809) |

## What reviewers say

### Stereogram Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stereogram-game-magic-eye/id1584520187)

Explore a world of hidden 3D images with this puzzle game. Train your eyes using two viewing modes and tackle daily challenges. Offers progressive difficulty and a tutorial for beginners.

**Highlights:** Discover hidden 3D images, Cross-Eye and Parallel viewing modes, Daily stereogram challenges, Progressive difficulty levels, Tutorial system for beginners, Second chance system

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.29 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $0.49 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $1.59 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |


### Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-brain-puzzle/id1644099880)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Word, #52 Top Grossing · Word, #126 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a logic game that challenges you to decode secret messages and solve word puzzles. Uncover famous quotes and tackle increasingly difficult challenges in a fun, brain-exercising experience.

**Highlights:** Decode secret messages, Solve word puzzles, Uncover famous quotes, Logic challenges, Increasing difficulty, Variety of puzzle types

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 20 SmallPackSale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack: Cryptogram Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Regular offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (7 days) | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (7days) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free: Cryptogram Puzzles | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (14 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Hints Pack: Cryptogram | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 8 | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP status | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (30 days) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Regular Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Regular offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Engaging brain exercise
- 📚 Variety of categories and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Small/hard-to-read numbers
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Battery draining issues

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles getting stuck or resetting progress
- Clue/hint feature not working properly
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Dark mode for easier reading
- Ability to replay past puzzles
- Improved accuracy of quotes and attributions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stereogram Game free?

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

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stereogram Game or Cryptogram?

Cryptogram is rated higher. Stereogram Game averages 3.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Cryptogram averages 4.6 from 239K ratings.

### Do Stereogram Game or Cryptogram have ads?

Cryptogram shows ads; Stereogram Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stereogram Game or Cryptogram?

Stereogram Game ships an update every 3 months, and Cryptogram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stereogram Game was updated on September 16, 2026 and Cryptogram on September 25, 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.*