# Cipher Master vs Clue Master

The clearest difference is chart position: Clue Master at #161 against Cipher Master's unranked. Clue Master also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 6.1K). 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. Cipher Master sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Clue Master sells 23 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 — 4.5 for Cipher Master against 4.6 for Clue Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.1K and 28K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Cipher Master's written reviews are positive against 27% of Clue Master's.

Cipher Master ships an update monthly, Clue Master every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cipher Master | Clue Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-master-word-game/id1673410546/reviews) | **[4.6 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-master-logic-puzzles/id6608973267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **26.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#161** |
| Size | 242 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hitapps Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648314473) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Clue Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-master-logic-puzzles/id6608973267)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Word, #207 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in challenging logic puzzles and brain games to solve mysteries, identify criminals, and uncover secrets. Navigate complex relationships and gather clues to bring justice.

**Highlights:** Immersive logic puzzles, Navigate betrayal and loyalty, Heart-pounding mysteries, Strategic clue gathering, Intense crime-solving missions, Diverse gameplay inspired by IQ tests, Captivating storyline and characters

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Challenge Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Escape Room Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Open all gifts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ingot Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Challenge Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Investigator Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $6.99 | one-time |
| Permanent no ads pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sherlock's Toolkit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent No-Ads | $10.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack (60 days) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging logic puzzles
- 🏙️ Enjoyable town-building feature
- 👍 Minimal ads at lower levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive ad-removal subscription
- 🐛 Incorrect or misleading clues
- 🔁 Repetitive levels after a certain point
- 📢 Excessive ads, especially at higher levels
- 🤔 Confusing neighbor/criminal logic

**Reported bugs**

- Random tab openings leading to other websites
- Difficulty level drops significantly after certain levels
- Inconsistent behavior of innocent/criminal indicators

**Requested features**

- More varied and randomly generated puzzles
- Permanent ad-removal option
- Better feedback/scoring for perfect puzzle completion
- Improved tutorial and clue explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cipher Master free?

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

### Is Clue Master free?

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

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

Clue Master is rated higher. Cipher Master averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Clue Master averages 4.6 from 28K ratings.

### Do Cipher Master or Clue Master have ads?

Both Cipher Master and Clue Master show ads.

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

Cipher Master ships an update monthly, and Clue Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cipher Master was updated on October 30, 2026 and Clue Master on October 30, 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.*