Comparison

Hanzi Hunter vs CipherWalk

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

Head to head
About

Hanzi Hunter

Engage in a visually stunning spot-the-difference game with diverse levels and a unique ink-wash art style. Enjoy flexible gameplay with simple controls and constant updates, offering endless fun without stamina limits.

Highlights
  • Diverse level design
  • Ink-wash art style
  • Varied gameplay tasks
  • Simple tap controls
  • Constant level updates
  • No stamina limits
Features
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Game Features Diverse level design delivers fun, engaging on-the-go challenges for all players. Exquisite ink-wash art style creates a comfortable and immersive gaming experience. Rich questions and varied tasks offer diverse gameplay; use your wisdom flexibly. Simple, easy-to-learn controls let you enjoy fun with just a tap of your finger. Game Highlights Constant level updates bring fresh challenges, letting you fully experience the game’s charm. The latest version with diverse fun ensures a premium experience anytime, anywhere. No stamina limits—play freely and enjoy endless gaming excitement. Fun, high-quality experience with rich content for endless enjoyment on your phone.

About

CipherWalk

Features
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CipherWalk turns cities into an outdoor escape room. You and your team walk to real places around the city, and at each one there's a puzzle waiting. The puzzles are built for collaboration: each teammate sees a different clue, and you only crack them by piecing together what each of you can see. Solve a puzzle and the next location unlocks. The app is best from the age of 13+, because the puzzles are difficult and built for adults. Free to start. Additional quests are unlocked via in-app purchase, one purchase per team of 2 to 4 players. WHAT'S DIFFERENT • Real multiplayer. Each player has their own view, and every view and the surroundings are required to solve each puzzle. • In the city, not on top of it. We write each puzzle for the specific street it's on. The architecture, the plaques, the bits of the city most people walk past. • One-time payment. No subscription. HOW IT WORKS 1. One player on the team taps Unlock Quest, picks a team size of 2 to 4, and pays once via in-app purchase. The whole team is covered. 2. Meet at the start location. The organizer creates the team, teammates join free with the team code. 3. Walk to each stop, solve the puzzle, beat the clock. WHAT YOU NEED • A charged smartphone per player with an internet connection. The app stays in touch with our servers for the whole quest. • A team of 2 to 4 players. Only one player needs to buy the unlock. • Comfortable walking shoes. WHEN TO PLAY Daylight works best, you'll be reading clues off walls, plaques, and signs. Light rain or cold doesn't matter; just dress for it. WHERE Zurich today. More cities later. Browse the available quests in the app or on our website. PRIVACY No tracking, no data sales, no ads. The app uses your location only while a quest is open, and only to know when you've reached the next stop. The account is anonymous. Bring your team. Decrypt the city.

Screenshots

Hanzi Hunter4 screens
CipherWalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hanzi Hunter at 13.0 against CipherWalk's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Hanzi Hunter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and CipherWalk sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hanzi Hunter ships an update weekly, CipherWalk every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Hanzi Hunter versus CipherWalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanzi HunterCipherWalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB39 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMetahouseESKIL DAVID JARLSKOG

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hanzi Hunter

Subscriptions3
  • 周會員$5.997 Days
  • 月度會員$17.991 Month
  • 季度會員$35.993 Months
One-time1
  • Remove passive ads$2.99
3 purchases

CipherWalk

One-time3
  • 2-Player Quest$19.99
  • 3-Player Quest$29.99
  • 4-Player Quest$39.99

Questions

Is Hanzi Hunter free?
Hanzi Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CipherWalk free?
CipherWalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hanzi Hunter or CipherWalk have ads?
Neither Hanzi Hunter nor CipherWalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hanzi Hunter or CipherWalk?
Hanzi Hunter ships an update weekly, and CipherWalk every 9 days. Most recently, Hanzi Hunter was updated on September 20, 2026 and CipherWalk on October 1, 2026.

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