# Cryptogram vs Cryptoquotes

Cryptogram and Cryptoquotes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Cryptoquotes's written reviews are positive against 22% of Cryptogram's. Cryptoquotes also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Cryptogram's advantage is ratings volume (239K vs 27) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptoquotes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cryptogram against 4.6 for Cryptoquotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram has 239K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cryptoquotes's.

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 weeks, Cryptoquotes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram | Cryptoquotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-brain-puzzle/id1644099880/reviews) | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptoquotes-quote-cryptogram/id1659354393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **239K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 350 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joyteractive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709316809) | [Severex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443556229) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Word, #52 Top Grossing · Word, #116 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


### Cryptoquotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptoquotes-quote-cryptogram/id1659354393)

Engage your mind with a logic word game that challenges you to decode encrypted quotes. Improve spelling and logic skills with endless puzzles and a user-friendly interface. Enjoy daily motivational quotes and adjustable difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Endless cryptogram puzzles, Adjustable difficulty levels, Daily inspiring quotes, User-friendly interface, Hints for assistance, Improved navigation, Convenient digital keyboard

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cards +20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hints +20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reviews +20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cards +50 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

### Is Cryptoquotes free?

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

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

Cryptogram and Cryptoquotes are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 239K and 27 ratings respectively.

### Do Cryptogram or Cryptoquotes have ads?

Both Cryptogram and Cryptoquotes show ads.

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

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cryptoquotes every 3 months. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cryptoquotes on September 20, 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.*