# Cracking the Cryptic vs Crowns Logic Game

The clearest difference is ads: Cracking the Cryptic at none against Crowns Logic Game's shown. Cracking the Cryptic also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Crowns Logic Game's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cracking the Cryptic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Crowns Logic Game sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crowns Logic Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crowns Logic Game has 2.5K ratings behind it against 208, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Cracking the Cryptic's written reviews are positive against 61% of Crowns Logic Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cracking the Cryptic ships an update every 3 weeks, Crowns Logic Game every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cracking the Cryptic | Crowns Logic Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracking-the-cryptic/id1629992934/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowns-logic-game/id6504047514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 208 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Carney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434235673) | [Benjamin Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714863070) |

## 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


### Crowns Logic Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowns-logic-game/id6504047514)

This is a logic puzzle game where players strategically place crowns on a grid. Each row, column, and color region must have one crown, and adjacent cells cannot contain crowns. It offers over 1500 levels with varying difficulty and intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Strategic crown placement, Grid-based logic puzzles, 1500+ difficulty levels, Progressive level unlocking, Intuitive tap controls, Automatic progress saving

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Icon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Star Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legends Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Symmetry Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grandmaster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Only | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Level Packs | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlimited Hints | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 No ads or interruptions
- 🚀 Lots of levels
- 👍 Simple and no-nonsense design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Multiple solutions possible for some levels
- 🔍 Hints not very helpful
- 🔍 Difficulty not increasing enough at higher levels
- 🔍 Repetitive level designs

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with multiple solutions
- Ads appearing despite purchase to remove them
- Incorrect placement detection
- Repeated levels after certain point

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Unique solutions for all levels
- Better hints and level progression
- Undo button
- Sync progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cracking the Cryptic free?

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

### Is Crowns Logic Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cracking the Cryptic or Crowns Logic Game?

Crowns Logic Game is rated higher. Cracking the Cryptic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Crowns Logic Game averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Cracking the Cryptic or Crowns Logic Game have ads?

Crowns Logic Game shows ads; Cracking the Cryptic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cracking the Cryptic or Crowns Logic Game?

Cracking the Cryptic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crowns Logic Game every 5 days. Most recently, Cracking the Cryptic was updated on October 14, 2026 and Crowns Logic Game on October 17, 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.*