Cracking the Cryptic vs Logic Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cracking the Cryptic
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.
- Handcrafted Sudoku puzzles
- Curated by expert constructors
- Classic and unique variants
- Regularly released puzzle packs
- Free introductory puzzle pack
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OUR NEWEST PACK – CLASSIC VOLUME #2! Classic sudoku is where it all began, and there is still lots of skill to be deployed to solve classic puzzles, and new techniques to be explored. Nikoli, the Japanese puzzle house, named and popularised sudoku from 1984, and we have commissioned 20 puzzles from them for this Classic Sudoku 2 app. We have also created 20 ourselves, and sourced 20 more from Sam Cappleman-Lynes, the brilliant British sudoku expert. The result is a wonderful 60-puzzle pack which will delight and challenge you. -------------------- Welcome to the brand new Sudoku app from the most popular Sudoku channel, Cracking The Cryptic. Unlike other Sudoku apps, we feature handcrafted and curated puzzles from the world’s best Sudoku constructors. Each collection features puzzles made by various authors that are now familiar names to those who follow the channel. Authors like Phistomefel, Clover, Sam Cappleman-Lynes, Christoph Seeliger, Richard Stolk, jovi_al, Qodec, Prasanna Seshadri and of course, Simon and Mark! Downloading Cracking the Cryptic will give you access to our first free collection – a variety pack by Prasanna Seshadri featuring 7 puzzles inspired from our previous Sudoku apps; Sandwich, Classic, Chess, Thermo, Miracle, Killer and Arrow Sudoku. We also have purchasable packs designed for all skill levels and featuring many unique variants not seen previously. We’ll be releasing more free and paid packs in the future so keep an eye on the app for more Sudoku content from Cracking The Cryptic!
Logic Chess
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Pure logic. Zero luck. Master the ultimate deductive brain teaser that combines the spatial strategy of chess with pure process of elimination. The board is populated. One piece is the secret Target. Your mission? Deduce the exact piece in the fewest moves possible. Apply clever clues to the board based on chess mechanics—Is it on a dark square? Is it a Major piece? Is it being attacked by the White Knight?—and watch as the impossible candidates disappear into the void. — WHY PLAYERS LOVE IT — 500+ LEVELS & PROGRESSIVE DIFFICULTY From beginner deductions to master-level conditional logic that will genuinely test your reasoning. Early levels teach you the basics, while advanced cases introduce complex conditional clues like "Black/King/Queen" that challenge even experienced deducers. — THE DAILY CASE— A fresh challenge every single day, just like NYT Mini or Wordle. Your streak is always on the line. Play daily to protect your win streak, complete quests, and unlock massive 7-Day Login bonuses. — TRAIN OF THOUGHT— Replay every clue step-by-step after solving and see exactly why the answer is what it is. The perfect post-solve satisfaction. — LEAGUES & TROPHIES— Compete on the weekly Apple Game Center leaderboards. Survive the weekly cut and rise through the Private Eye, Investigator, and Mastermind ranks to prove your deduction skills. — COLLECT & CUSTOMIZE— Unlock unique chess piece sets and board themes through the Case Shop. Guaranteed odds—no endless grinding. Will you pull the Hologram piece or the Dreamscape background? — REFER-A-FRIEND— Don't play alone. Share your unique invite code with a friend. When they join, you both instantly unlock the exclusive Cyber Neon cosmetic set! — NO SUBSCRIPTIONS— Hundreds of hours of content with absolutely no paywalls blocking your progress. Upgrade to VIP Status once to remove all occasional ads and unlock free unlimited undos forever! — WHO IS THIS FOR? — If you love NYT Games, Wordle, Sudoku, Nonogram puzzles, or deduction board games like Clue—Logic Chess was made for you. — THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT — Deductive reasoning puzzles maintain cognitive sharpness and improve working memory. Every case you solve is a genuine mental workout. Download free. Play daily. Become a Mastermind.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Logic Chess at none against Cracking the Cryptic's 13. Logic Chess also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Cracking the Cryptic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Cracking the Cryptic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Logic Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cracking the Cryptic ships an update every 3 weeks, Logic Chess every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cracking the Cryptic | Logic Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (208 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 208 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 234 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nick Carney | Alfred Kan |
Bugs and requests
Cracking the Cryptic
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Logic Chess
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cracking the Cryptic
- CTC Worms - James Sinclair$0.99
- CTC Worms - Marty Sears$0.99
- CTC Worms - Zetamath$1.99
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- CTC Worms - Blobz$1.99
- CTC Worms - Michael Lefkowitz$1.99
- CTC Worms - Phistomefel$1.99
- GAS Volume #1$2.99
- GAS Volume #2$2.99
- CTC Approachable Sudoku #1$2.99
- Domino Sudoku Pack$4.99
- Lines Variety Pack$4.99
- Classic Volume #2$4.99
- CTC Fog Pack #1$4.99
Logic Chess
No in-app purchases
Questions
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