Comparison

Pockster Crypto vs Terminal Detective

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

Head to head
About

Pockster Crypto

This word puzzle game challenges your cognitive thinking with unique cryptogram puzzles. It offers easy pick-up-and-play operation with automatic saving and loading for seamless gameplay. Enjoy a fresh experience with 50 distinct puzzles designed for touch devices.

Highlights
  • Unique cryptogram puzzles
  • Automatic save and load
  • 50 puzzles in collection
  • Touch-optimized interface
  • Automatic zoom feature
  • Direct email support
Features
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Word games in general, and cryptograms specifically, are a great way to stimulate cognitive thinking. Pockster Crypto is a great way to challenge yourself on your iPhone or other devices, and it is designed for easy pick up and play operation. The game automatically saves for those moments when you have to divert your attention to the outside world, and it auto-loads your position when you start the game back. Each puzzle saves its own state, allowing you to work on any or all of the 50 games in the collection as you wish. In this version I also added in hints in case you get stuck on a particular puzzle, but only two since I know you appreciate a good challenge. And once you solve all 50 puzzles in the collection, there are 10 more packs of 50 puzzles each available for purchase for only $.99 each. But this is completely optional, the first pack of 50 puzzles is always free for your enjoyment and mental exercise.

About

Terminal Detective

Features
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Learn real command-line skills by solving a murder mystery. A murder has been committed in Terminal City, and the police need your help. Use real Unix commands — grep, cat, head, tail, and pipes — to sift through thousands of records, track down witnesses, and piece together the clues. No coding experience required. FEATURES: - Authentic terminal experience with a built-in command parser - Over 5,000 suspects, 400 witness interviews, and 200 streets to investigate - Progressive hint system that teaches you commands as you go - Built-in notebook to track your findings - Command history and tab autocompletion - Works completely offline — no internet required Based on the open-source Command Line Murders project, reimagined as a polished mobile experience.

Screenshots

Pockster Crypto3 screens
Terminal Detective4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pockster Crypto at Free against Terminal Detective's $9.99. Pockster Crypto also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Terminal Detective's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 107 months). On iOS requirement 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

Pockster Crypto is free to download; Terminal Detective costs $9.99 up front. Pockster Crypto sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Terminal Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pockster Crypto ships an update every 107 months, Terminal Detective every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pockster Crypto versus Terminal Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPockster CryptoTerminal Detective
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating2.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 107 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg ChaffinsMoruk LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pockster Crypto

One-time10
  • Calm Mind Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Stoic Calm Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Everyday Wisdom Puzzle Pack$0.99
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  • Funny Little Truths Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Classic Proverbs Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Nature Notes Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Curious Thoughts Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Writer’s Desk Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Kind Mind Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Hard Mode Puzzle Pack$0.99
None

Terminal Detective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pockster Crypto free?
Pockster Crypto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terminal Detective free?
Terminal Detective costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pockster Crypto or Terminal Detective have ads?
Terminal Detective shows ads; Pockster Crypto does not.
Which is updated more often, Pockster Crypto or Terminal Detective?
Pockster Crypto ships an update every 107 months, and Terminal Detective every 5 days. Most recently, Pockster Crypto was updated on October 31, 2026 and Terminal Detective on October 31, 2026.

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