Comparison

Crostix vs Cryptogram Pro

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

Head to head
About

Crostix

Engage with word puzzles where letters from answers form a hidden quote. This free version offers sample puzzles and hints, with options to unlock more content through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Automatic letter placement
  • Hint system for letters or words
  • Score tracking based on hints
  • Adjustable font size
  • Device rotation support
Features
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Welcome to the world of acrostics! An acrostic, also called a crostic or double crostic, is a cousin of crossword puzzles, with clues and answers whose letters are rearranged to form a quote from a famous (or not-so-famous) author. If you're familiar with acrostics, you will quickly see how convenient they are on the iPhone, because letters are automatically copied to the correct place as you type them in. Crostix is a free version of our Crostix Pro application, containing sample puzzles from our library. Try them out, and if you like them, get the full version, with 150 puzzles, from easy to fiendishly hard, or just buy more in Crostix using in-app purchase. The program has all the features you'd expect: - get hints for a single letter or an entire word, - see your score, based on how many hints you needed, - change the font size by pinching, - rotate the device as you like, and - get help on all program options. If you're new to the world of acrostics, the application also includes a short description to get you started.

About

Cryptogram Pro

Engage your logic and deduction skills by solving thousands of encrypted word puzzles. Uncover famous quotes and test your brain with daily challenges. Play offline anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Solve cryptograms
  • Uncover famous quotes
  • Over 6,000 levels
  • Daily bonus hints
  • Dark mode option
  • Offline play
Features
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Ready to challenge your brain? 'Cryptogram Pro - Word Puzzle' is the ultimate game for logic lovers. Solve cryptograms, uncover famous quotes, and put your deduction skills to the test! With over 6,000 levels, you'll never run out of fun challenges. Each level brings new encrypted words to decode, but remember: each guess counts, so choose wisely!" Why play 'Cryptogram Pro - Word Puzzle'? - Sharpen your mind with engaging brain teasers - Unlock thought-provoking quotes as you play - Collect rewards and badges as you progress - Daily bonus hints available to help you when you're stuck - Dark mode option for a comfortable play experience - No internet connection required. Play offline anytime, anywhere - Advanced online features for even more excitement A game like no other. If you enjoy games like Figgerits and Crostic, you'll love the challenge of cracking the code in 'Cryptogram Pro - Word Puzzle'. Download now and start solving! ================================= Ideas on how we can make 'Cryptogram Pro - Word Puzzle' even better? Need help with the game? We look forward to hearing from you! E-mail us at: support+cryptogrampro@iscool-e.com or go through CONTACT US in the Game Settings =================================

Screenshots

Crostix4 screens
Cryptogram Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crostix at 81% against Cryptogram Pro's 0%. Crostix also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cryptogram Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (146 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Crostix sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram Pro sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cryptogram Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram Pro has 146 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Crostix's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cryptogram Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crostix ships an update every 4 months, Cryptogram Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Crostix versus Cryptogram Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrostixCryptogram Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)4.9 (146 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB121 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrian MountfordIsCool Entertainment

Customer experience

Crostix

Written reviews32 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

Cryptogram Pro

All ratings147 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Crostix

One-time15
  • Crostix Book Ten$0.99
  • Crostix Book Eleven$0.99
  • Guest Author: Gordon Frakes 2$0.99
Show 12 more
  • The Golden Treasury$0.99
  • Crostix Book Two$1.99
  • Crostix Book Three$1.99
  • Crostix Book Four$1.99
  • Crostix Book Five$1.99
  • Guest Author: Gordon Frakes$1.99
  • Crostix Book Six$1.99
  • Crostix Book Eight$1.99
  • Crostix Book Nine$1.99
  • Crostix Free Book Seven$1.99
  • HeadLines$1.99
  • Crostix Big Book$2.99
8 purchases

Cryptogram Pro

One-time8
  • Hints Pack S$1.09
  • Unlimited Lives$1.09
  • 1st Purchase Offer$2.29
Show 5 more
  • Remove Ads$3.49
  • Hints Pack M$4.49
  • Special Offer$4.49
  • 30-day Pass$6.99
  • Hints Pack L$9.99

Questions

Is Crostix free?
Crostix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptogram Pro free?
Cryptogram Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crostix or Cryptogram Pro?
Cryptogram Pro is rated higher. Crostix averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cryptogram Pro averages 4.9 from 146 ratings.
Do Crostix or Cryptogram Pro have ads?
Cryptogram Pro shows ads; Crostix does not.
Which is updated more often, Crostix or Cryptogram Pro?
Crostix ships an update every 4 months, and Cryptogram Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Crostix was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cryptogram Pro on October 24, 2026.

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