# Cracking the Cryptic vs Zooblies

The clearest difference is price: Cracking the Cryptic at Free against Zooblies's $1.99. Cracking the Cryptic also leads on ratings volume (210 vs 3). Zooblies's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Cracking the Cryptic is free to download; Zooblies costs $1.99 up front. Cracking the Cryptic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Zooblies asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zooblies holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cracking the Cryptic has 210 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Cracking the Cryptic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zooblies's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cracking the Cryptic | Zooblies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracking-the-cryptic/id1629992934/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zooblies/id1632971025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **210** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 234 MB | 554 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nick Carney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434235673) | [Jolly Crouton Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440429451) |

## What reviewers say

### Cracking the Cryptic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracking-the-cryptic/id1629992934)

This app offers a curated collection of handcrafted Sudoku puzzles from world-renowned constructors. Explore classic and unique variants, with new puzzle packs released regularly. A free introductory pack is included with download.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted Sudoku puzzles, Curated by expert constructors, Classic and unique variants, Regularly released puzzle packs, Free introductory puzzle pack

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CTC Worms - James Sinclair | $0.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Marty Sears | $0.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Zetamath | $1.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Blobz | $1.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Michael Lefkowitz | $1.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Phistomefel | $1.99 | one-time |
| GAS Volume #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GAS Volume #2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| CTC Approachable Sudoku #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Domino Sudoku Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lines Variety Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Classic Volume #2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| CTC Fog Pack #1 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best sudoku app
- 👍 Great variety of puzzles
- 👍 Excellent user interface
- 👍 Challenging and fun puzzles
- 👍 Constant updates with new puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hints are often incorrect or unhelpful
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially after updates
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🔒 Too many in-app purchases required to access content

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle progress and purchases disappearing after updates
- Incorrect rules or hints in certain puzzles
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices or Macs
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes

**Requested features**

- Add more color options for pencil marking and highlighting
- Implement a way to clear progress or start puzzles from scratch
- Integrate all CTC apps into a single app for better organization
- Add keyboard support, especially on Mac
- Improve the quality and clarity of hints


### Zooblies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zooblies/id1632971025)

Navigate challenging physics-based puzzles as a man named Dood. Manipulate the environment and interact with unique creatures to guide him through dark dungeons and towards personal growth. The game features over 50 levels with collectible stars for an added challenge.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle platforming, Time-control mechanics, Unique Zooblie behaviors, Over 50 levels, Collectible stars, Environmental manipulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cracking the Cryptic free?

Cracking the Cryptic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zooblies free?

Zooblies costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cracking the Cryptic or Zooblies?

Zooblies is rated higher. Cracking the Cryptic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while Zooblies averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Cracking the Cryptic or Zooblies have ads?

Neither Cracking the Cryptic nor Zooblies shows ads.

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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.*