# Cryptogram vs Cryptogram +

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cryptogram + at 100% against Cryptogram's 22%. Cryptogram + also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Cryptogram's advantage is ratings volume (239K vs 91) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptogram + 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 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cryptogram +'s.

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 weeks, Cryptogram + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram | Cryptogram + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-brain-puzzle/id1644099880/reviews) | **[4.8 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-plus-cryptoquote-game/id6502898707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **239K** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 350 MB | 71 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) | [Megarama Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/987479598) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Word, #53 Top Grossing · Word, #118 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


### Cryptogram +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-plus-cryptoquote-game/id6502898707)

Decode intricate cipher quotes and crack codes by connecting letters and numbers. Solve unique daily puzzles to reveal hidden words and expand your vocabulary. This brain-testing game offers thousands of challenges for adults.

**Highlights:** Decode cipher quotes, Crack codes, Solve daily crypto puzzles, Expand vocabulary, Thousands of hand-picked quotes, Varying difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram free?

Cryptogram 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, Cryptogram or Cryptogram +?

Cryptogram + is rated higher. Cryptogram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 239K ratings, while Cryptogram + averages 4.8 from 91 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram or Cryptogram + have ads?

Both Cryptogram and Cryptogram + show ads.

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

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cryptogram + every 5 days. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cryptogram + on September 22, 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.*