Pockster Crypto vs Terminal Detective
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unique cryptogram puzzles
- Automatic save and load
- 50 puzzles in collection
- Touch-optimized interface
- Automatic zoom feature
- Direct email support
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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.
Terminal Detective
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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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.
Pockster Crypto ships an update every 107 months, Terminal Detective every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Pockster Crypto | Terminal Detective |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 2.9 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 107 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greg Chaffins | Moruk LLC |
In-app purchases
Pockster Crypto
- 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
Terminal Detective
No in-app purchases
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