# Cracking the Cryptic vs Point

The clearest difference is price: Cracking the Cryptic at Free against Point's $0.99. Cracking the Cryptic also leads on ratings volume (208 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Point'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; Point costs $0.99 up front. Cracking the Cryptic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Point asks for nothing beyond the download.

Point 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 208 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cracking the Cryptic | Point |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracking-the-cryptic/id1629992934/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-taken/id6766317872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% 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 | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Carney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434235673) | [CHASE PLACE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/444660458) |

## 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


### Point

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-taken/id6766317872)

This app replaces messy scorekeeping with a clean, fast, and reliable digital score pad for game nights. It allows for effortless score tracking, live totals, and personal leaderboards to remember game results. Focus on playing, not the math.

**Highlights:** Effortless scorekeeping, Live score totals, Personal leaderboards, Game history tracking, Intuitive design, Supports various games

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

**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 Point free?

Point costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Point is rated higher. Cracking the Cryptic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Point averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Cracking the Cryptic nor Point 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.*