# CryptoQuote vs Countless Calming Cryptograms

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countless Calming Cryptograms at 100% against CryptoQuote's 33%. Countless Calming Cryptograms also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). CryptoQuote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Countless Calming Cryptograms holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CryptoQuote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countless Calming Cryptograms's.

CryptoQuote ships an update every 3 months, Countless Calming Cryptograms every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CryptoQuote | Countless Calming Cryptograms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptoquote/id293630545/reviews) | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countless-calming-cryptograms/id6495967067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 33.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 17 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps From Outer Space, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/673290835) | [David Michael Chatelain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740866481) |

## What reviewers say

### CryptoQuote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptoquote/id293630545)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable word game
- 💡 Daily challenge feature
- 💡 Ability to create custom puzzles
- 💡 Interesting and intelligent quotes
- 👍 Good value for price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard issues (oversized, not fitting screen)
- 🐛 Daily challenge not accessible/working
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Interface difficult to read/use
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Countless Calming Cryptograms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countless-calming-cryptograms/id6495967067)

Engage your logic and puzzle-solving skills with this word game. Decipher quotes by substituting letters, offering a relaxing mental workout. Enjoy daily challenges, endless puzzles, and customizable serene landscapes.

**Highlights:** Cryptogram puzzle solving, Daily and endless game modes, Hint system with Lotus Points, Customizable backgrounds and themes, Offline play capability, Brain training and logic development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CryptoQuote free?

CryptoQuote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countless Calming Cryptograms free?

Countless Calming Cryptograms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CryptoQuote or Countless Calming Cryptograms?

Countless Calming Cryptograms is rated higher. CryptoQuote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Countless Calming Cryptograms averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do CryptoQuote or Countless Calming Cryptograms have ads?

Countless Calming Cryptograms shows ads; CryptoQuote does not.

### Which is updated more often, CryptoQuote or Countless Calming Cryptograms?

CryptoQuote ships an update every 3 months, and Countless Calming Cryptograms every 9 days. Most recently, CryptoQuote was updated on September 3, 2026 and Countless Calming Cryptograms on August 1, 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.*
