# Dyslock vs Cryptogram

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dyslock at 100% against Cryptogram's 22%. Dyslock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Cryptogram's advantage is ratings volume (239K vs 70) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dyslock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dyslock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram has 239K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Dyslock's written reviews are positive against 22% of Cryptogram's.

Dyslock ships an update every 5 weeks, Cryptogram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dyslock | Cryptogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dyslock-crack-the-code/id1636561650/reviews)** | [4.6 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-brain-puzzle/id1644099880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **239K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 21.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#24** |
| Size | 141 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dysphasion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567207440) | [Joyteractive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709316809) |

## What reviewers say

### Dyslock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dyslock-crack-the-code/id1636561650)

This logic puzzle game challenges you to crack unique codes using clues about your guesses. With over 2000 puzzles, multiple difficulty levels, and an intuitive note-taking system, it offers endless brain-training fun. Play daily challenges and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Over 2000 puzzles, 6 difficulty levels, Intuitive note-taking system, Play with digits, letters, colors, and more, Daily challenge with leaderboard, Intelligent hints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| unlock all levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full game | $3.99 | one-time |


### Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-brain-puzzle/id1644099880)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Word, #54 Top Grossing · Word, #134 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a logic game that challenges you to decode secret messages and solve word puzzles. Uncover famous quotes and tackle increasingly difficult challenges in a fun, brain-exercising experience.

**Highlights:** Decode secret messages, Solve word puzzles, Uncover famous quotes, Logic challenges, Increasing difficulty, Variety of puzzle types

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 20 SmallPackSale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack: Cryptogram Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Regular offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (7 days) | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (7days) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free: Cryptogram Puzzles | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (14 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Hints Pack: Cryptogram | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 8 | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP status | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (30 days) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Regular Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Regular offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Engaging brain exercise
- 📚 Variety of categories and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Small/hard-to-read numbers
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Battery draining issues

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles getting stuck or resetting progress
- Clue/hint feature not working properly
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Dark mode for easier reading
- Ability to replay past puzzles
- Improved accuracy of quotes and attributions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dyslock free?

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

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dyslock or Cryptogram?

Dyslock is rated higher. Dyslock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Cryptogram averages 4.6 from 239K ratings.

### Do Dyslock or Cryptogram have ads?

Both Dyslock and Cryptogram show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dyslock or Cryptogram?

Dyslock ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cryptogram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dyslock was updated on September 18, 2026 and Cryptogram on September 25, 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.*