# Cryptogram vs Cipher Master

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cryptogram at 242K against Cipher Master's 6.1K. Cryptogram also leads on chart position (#43 vs unranked). Cipher Master's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Cipher Master 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 4.5 for Cipher Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram has 242K ratings behind it against 6.1K, 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 25% of Cipher Master's.

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 weeks, Cipher Master monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram | Cipher Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (242K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-brain-puzzle/id1644099880/reviews)** | [4.5 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-master-word-game/id1673410546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **242K** | 6.1K |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 369 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joyteractive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709316809) | [Hitapps Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648314473) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram

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

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Word, #57 Top Grossing · Word (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 (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 20 SmallPackSale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 20 SmallPack | $2.99 | 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


### Cipher Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-master-word-game/id1673410546)

Engage your mind with a new word puzzle game. Decipher hidden phrases, learn interesting facts, and enjoy wise thoughts from famous people. This game offers a fun way to train your brain, practice logic, and expand your knowledge.

**Highlights:** Decipher hidden phrases, Learn interesting facts, Solve word riddles, Train your brain, Practice logic, Discover wise thoughts

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pack of energy | $3.29 | one-time |
| Small pack of hints | $3.49 | one-time |
| No ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of energy | $5.49 | one-time |
| Big pack of hints | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Interesting quotations and proverbs
- 👍 Large and easy-to-use letter squares

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and disruptive ads during gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches with letter selection and scoring
- 🤔 Puzzles too easy for experienced players

**Reported bugs**

- Letters not registering properly
- Incorrect scoring and game over issues
- Ads not respecting device sound settings

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency and disruption
- Provide an ad-free paid version
- Increase puzzle difficulty for more experienced users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

### Is Cipher Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram or Cipher Master?

Cryptogram is rated higher. Cryptogram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 242K ratings, while Cipher Master averages 4.5 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Cryptogram or Cipher Master have ads?

Both Cryptogram and Cipher Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram or Cipher Master?

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cipher Master monthly. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cipher Master on October 29, 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.*