# Cryptogram vs hey ditty

The clearest difference is review sentiment: hey ditty at 100% against Cryptogram's 22%. hey ditty also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Cryptogram's advantage is ratings volume (239K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

hey ditty holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram has 239K ratings behind it against 4, 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 hey ditty's.

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 weeks, hey ditty every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram | hey ditty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-brain-puzzle/id1644099880/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-ditty/id6764671859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **239K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 350 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Joyteractive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709316809) | [By408](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895872989) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Word, #54 Top Grossing · Word, #138 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


### hey ditty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-ditty/id6764671859)

Learn and master Morse code with interactive lessons and engaging games. Progress through themed word packages and practice recognition and tapping skills. Earn badges and unlock cosmetic items or arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** Themed Morse code word packages, Three learning modes (hear, read, tap), Transmission tests and badges, Morse code arcade game (DITRIS), Unlockable skins and arcade rounds, Learn practical Morse code applications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 dits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 350 dits | $1.99 | one-time |
| full frequency | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

### Is hey ditty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram or hey ditty?

hey ditty is rated higher. Cryptogram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 239K ratings, while hey ditty averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram or hey ditty have ads?

Cryptogram shows ads; hey ditty does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram or hey ditty?

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 weeks, and hey ditty every 2 months. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on September 29, 2026 and hey ditty on September 16, 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.*