Comparison

Cryptogram vs Decryptly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cryptogram

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Download now to solve the Encrypted Text Puzzles

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Decryptly

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Every letter of the alphabet hides behind a number. Your job? Crack the cipher and reveal the hidden quote. Decryptly is a fresh take on the classic cryptogram puzzle. Each level gives you an encoded quote โ€” every Aโ€“Z letter is secretly mapped to a number from 1 to 26. Use logic, pattern recognition, and a few helpful starting hints to decode the message, one letter at a time. How to play: Look for the highlighted starting letters already revealed in each puzzle. Use them as your foothold, then work outward to uncover the full quote. The more you decode, the more the picture comes together. Two difficulty modes: Easy โ€” when a starting hint is revealed, every occurrence of that letter lights up across the puzzle Hard โ€” only the single hinted position is revealed; you'll have to earn the rest Stay sharp โ€” you only get 3 mistakes Each wrong guess costs you a life. Run out and it's game over, so think before you tap. Curated quote collections: Puzzles are organized into themed groups. Complete every level in a group to unlock the next. With dozens of quotes across multiple categories, there's always a new challenge waiting. Features: Clean, distraction-free interface Unlimited puzzle groups with themed quote collections Two difficulty modes for beginners and veterans alike Letter tracking keyboard shows which letters you've placed Progress saved automatically โ€” pick up right where you left off No internet required โ€” play anywhere, anytime Whether you're a word puzzle veteran or a newcomer to cryptograms, Decryptly will sharpen your mind and reward your curiosity โ€” one decoded letter at a time.

Screenshots

Cryptogram4 screens
Decryptly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptogram at none against Decryptly's 1. Decryptly's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Decryptly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cryptogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptogram ships an update every 10 months, Decryptly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Cryptogram versus Decryptly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptogramDecryptly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size35 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemih DurmazbigSIMPLE Development LLC

In-app purchases

None

Cryptogram

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Decryptly

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Cryptogram free?
Cryptogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decryptly free?
Decryptly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cryptogram or Decryptly have ads?
Both Cryptogram and Decryptly show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptogram or Decryptly?
Cryptogram ships an update every 10 months, and Decryptly every 10 days. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on November 7, 2026 and Decryptly on November 5, 2026.

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