Comparison

CryptoQuote vs DECODiT

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

Head to head
About

CryptoQuote

Decode encrypted quotes where each letter is replaced by another. Solve puzzles at your own pace or compete in daily challenges. Features include a custom keyboard, letter frequency tools, and the ability to create your own puzzles.

Highlights
  • Over 2000 quotes
  • Daily Challenge Puzzle
  • Custom keyboard
  • Letter frequency tool
  • Create your own puzzle
  • Share puzzles
Features
Read full description

If you love it in the newspaper, you’ll love it even more in a format you can access any place, any time. In this popular game, each letter is replaced with a different one. Your challenge is to decode the puzzle and figure out the quote. You can work at your own pace or compete against other players in a Daily Speed Challenge. CryptoQuote will show you conflicts such as attempting to use the same solution letter twice. Features: * More than 2000 carefully selected quotes, plus a new Daily Challenge Puzzle each day * Custom keyboard to see the entire puzzle * Share puzzles or quotes with others * Quote of the Day widget * Create your own puzzle or enter one from a newspaper * Letter frequency tool * Word search tool * Physical keyboard support Great if you like: Sudoku, Crossword puzzles, word search, cipher, encryption, code solving and decoding.

About

DECODiT

Engage your mind with this word puzzle game that combines vocabulary expansion and fun facts. Enjoy a unique cryptogram experience that can be played offline on phones and tablets. Personalize your game by saving custom dictionaries and sharing puzzles with friends.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Fun facts integration
  • Offline gameplay
  • Customizable dictionaries
  • Puzzle sharing
  • Supports phones and tablets
Features
Read full description

Introducing DECODiT – Your Ultimate Word Puzzle Companion! Embark on a captivating journey of brain development and English language mastery with DECODiT, the exciting new word puzzle game now available on the App Store! Perfect for enthusiasts of all ages, DECODiT seamlessly combines the thrill of learning English words with the joy of discovering fascinating fun facts. Designed to stimulate your mind, DECODiT is not only an addictive game but also an engaging tool for expanding your vocabulary and language skills. With a delightful similarity to popular games like Cryptogram, DECODiT offers a unique and entertaining way to challenge yourself while reinforcing your grasp of the English language. What sets DECODiT apart is its convenient offline functionality, ensuring that the fun never stops, no matter where you are. Whether you're commuting, traveling, or simply relaxing at home, DECODiT is your reliable companion for an enriching and entertaining pastime. DECODiT supports both mobile phones and tablets, delivering a seamless gaming experience on a variety of devices. Additionally, the game allows you to personalize your experience by saving custom dictionaries and phrases. Want to share your favorite word combinations with friends? DECODiT makes it easy – challenge them with your customized puzzles and see who can conquer the linguistic conundrums! Experience the perfect blend of education and entertainment with DECODiT – where brain development meets the joy of wordplay. Download it now on the App Store and embark on a journey of learning, discovery, and endless fun!

Screenshots

CryptoQuote3 screens
DECODiT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DECODiT at 100% against CryptoQuote's 33%. DECODiT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). CryptoQuote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. DECODiT sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. CryptoQuote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DECODiT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CryptoQuote's written reviews are positive against 100% of DECODiT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CryptoQuote ships an update every 3 months, DECODiT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
CryptoQuote versus DECODiT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptoQuoteDECODiT
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (41 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.310.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperApps From Outer Space, LLCYongseong Choi

Customer experience

CryptoQuote

All ratings41 ratings
Positive26.8%
Neutral19.5%
Negative53.7%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive33.0%
Neutral14.8%
Negative52.3%

DECODiT

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CryptoQuote

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Keyboard does not fit screen
  • Daily challenge button is grayed out or inaccessible
  • App crashes upon opening or during gameplay
  • Unable to see time vs. others in daily challenge
  • Game freezes on a blank screen
Show 22 more
  • Interface is wonky and doesn't fit screen
  • Letters are squeezed together, keyboard too tiny
  • Saved puzzles are gone after updates
  • App reads clipboard content on startup
  • Stuck on a level, keeps returning to the same one
  • Sound cuts out during ads and puzzle transitions
  • Letters don't get replaced correctly
  • App crashes when trying to play new puzzle
  • Custom puzzle feature does not work on iPad
  • Letters are huge and screen won't turn
  • Daily Time Challenge is unreliable (no puzzles, already completed message)
  • Spelling/grammatical errors and weird symbols
  • App locks up after completing daily challenge on newer iPhones
  • Interface is clunky
  • Keyboard lags badly during challenges
  • Leaderboard scores seem impossible (cheating)
  • Custom puzzle input screen is unusable (stuck, no solve button)
  • Game freezes on a blank screen
  • Constant crashes after updates
  • Surnames of quoted individuals are cut off
  • App no longer works after OS updates
  • Lost purchased version after OS update, now has ads

Requested features

13 requests
  • Fix keyboard display issues
  • Ensure daily challenge is always accessible and functional
  • Restore ability to input puzzles from newspapers
  • Add more quotes/puzzles
  • Improve typography and interface aesthetics
Show 8 more
  • Add dark mode
  • Allow disabling spelling corrector
  • Add OCR for newspaper cryptograms
  • Add frequency table and dictionary search (like Mac version)
  • Add an 'expert' level
  • More variety of quote topics
  • Fix sound cutting out during ads/transitions
  • Allow giving up on daily puzzle to see solution

DECODiT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CryptoQuote

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

DECODiT

One-time5
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • 15 Hints$1.99
  • 30 Hints$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 80 Hints$8.99

Questions

Is CryptoQuote free?
CryptoQuote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DECODiT free?
DECODiT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CryptoQuote or DECODiT?
DECODiT is rated higher. CryptoQuote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while DECODiT averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do CryptoQuote or DECODiT have ads?
DECODiT shows ads; CryptoQuote does not.
Which is updated more often, CryptoQuote or DECODiT?
CryptoQuote ships an update every 3 months, and DECODiT every 3 days. Most recently, CryptoQuote was updated on September 3, 2026 and DECODiT on September 19, 2026.

Other comparisons