# Cracking the Cryptic vs Three Moves

The clearest difference is rating: Three Moves at 5.0 against Cracking the Cryptic's 4.4. Cracking the Cryptic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (211 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cracking the Cryptic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Three Moves sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Three Moves 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 211 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cracking the Cryptic | Three Moves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracking-the-cryptic/id1629992934/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-moves/id6810800634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Carney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434235673) | [King Of The Hour, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810800636) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CTC Worms - James Sinclair | $0.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Marty Sears | $0.99 | one-time |
| CTC Worms - Michael Lefkowitz | $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


### Three Moves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-moves/id6810800634)

Guide a ceramic fox through handcrafted puzzles by making three strategic moves. Solve 48 unique challenges across four chapters, utilizing garden elements like hedges and planters to reach the fountain. Enjoy a relaxing, ad-supported experience with optional hints and unlimited undos.

**Highlights:** 48 handcrafted puzzles, Four chapters, Three-move mechanic, No timer, unlimited undo, Offline play, Original ceramic artwork, Accessibility features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cracking the Cryptic free?

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

### Is Three Moves free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cracking the Cryptic or Three Moves?

Three Moves is rated higher. Cracking the Cryptic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Three Moves averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cracking the Cryptic or Three Moves have ads?

Three Moves shows ads; Cracking the Cryptic does not.

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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.*