Comparison

Dyslock vs Simply Cryptic

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

Head to head
About

Dyslock

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
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Can you crack the code? Dyslock is a pure logic puzzle inspired by the classic Mastermind. A secret code is hidden. Each clue shows a guess and its pegs: how many symbols are in the right place, how many are in the code but in the wrong place, and how many are not in the code at all. Compare the clues, take notes, rule out the impossible, and find the only code that fits. No guessing, no luck: every puzzle is solved by deduction. WHAT PLAYERS SAY "solid puzzle game, fantastic note taking system" (TheRedrakerbz) "gradually builds from simple to challenging and on to impossible [but not really]. Love this game" (David Runyon) "Love this, have been playing it for a while now and it keeps testing me!" (Aperson0n1ine) FEATURES - 2,800+ puzzles in 6 difficulty levels, from Beginner to Master - Codes from 2 to 6 symbols - A playable tutorial: the detective chick teaches you the rules in one minute - Notes on the board: mark what you know, rule out the rest - Hints that explain: the chick shows the next logical step and tells you why - A new case every day: one puzzle, the fastest time wins. Daily leaderboard, final ranking of the day before, and your personal record - Play with digits, letters, colors, animals, runes, smileys and many more symbol sets to collect More than 300 puzzles are free. A single purchase unlocks all the others and removes the ads. Ready, detective?

About

Simply Cryptic

A cryptic crossword-inspired word game designed for quick, satisfying solves on mobile. It offers an accessible entry point to cryptic clues with optional explanations to help users learn the wordplay. Enjoy multiple difficulty levels and offline play.

Highlights
  • Cryptic clue solving
  • Optional clue explanations
  • Multiple difficulty packs
  • Offline play
  • Clean mobile design
  • Hint system
Features
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Simply Cryptic is a cryptic crossword-inspired word game built for quick, satisfying solves on iPhone. If cryptic clues have ever felt intimidating, this is your on-ramp. Each puzzle is designed to be clever but fair, and you can always view an optional explanation to learn the logic behind the clue. How it works: • Solve one cryptic-style clue at a time • Answers fit the exact letter count shown in parentheses • Use hints when you get stuck • Reveal an explanation to learn the wordplay and improve What’s inside: • Multiple difficulty packs: Easy, Classic, and Hard • Clean, distraction-free design built for mobile • Offline play (no account required) • New content can be added in future updates Simply Cryptic is the perfect word game for commuters, couch time, or anyone who likes puzzles that make you feel smart.

Screenshots

Dyslock4 screens
Simply Cryptic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dyslock at Free against Simply Cryptic's $0.99. Dyslock also leads on ratings volume (72 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). Simply Cryptic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dyslock is free to download; Simply Cryptic costs $0.99 up front. Dyslock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Simply Cryptic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simply Cryptic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dyslock has 72 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dyslock ships an update every 5 weeks, Simply Cryptic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dyslock versus Simply Cryptic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDyslockSimply Cryptic
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (72 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDysphasionViolet Rome LLC

Customer experience

Dyslock

All ratings72 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simply Cryptic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dyslock

One-time3
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • unlock all levels$2.99
  • Full game$3.99
None

Simply Cryptic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dyslock free?
Dyslock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply Cryptic free?
Simply Cryptic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dyslock or Simply Cryptic?
Simply Cryptic is rated higher. Dyslock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Simply Cryptic averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dyslock or Simply Cryptic have ads?
Dyslock shows ads; Simply Cryptic does not.
Which is updated more often, Dyslock or Simply Cryptic?
Dyslock ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simply Cryptic every 2 months. Most recently, Dyslock was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simply Cryptic on October 3, 2026.

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