Cryptogram vs Cryptogram +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cryptogram
Solve encrypted quotes by deciphering letter substitutions. This app offers over 1,900 puzzles with handpicked quotes and helpful features like unlimited hints and quote collection.
- Over 1,900 puzzles
- Handpicked quotes
- Unlimited hints
- Quote Book for collecting
- Search and share quotes
- Light and dark mode
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FEATURE PACKED! • No ads • Over 1,900 puzzles • Handpicked quotes • Optionally show incorrect answers • Optionally include author in puzzle • Unlimited hints • Landscape & portrait • Puzzles include punctuation • Puzzles size to screen, no scrolling • Light and dark mode • Auto advance after guess • Perfect game recognition • Show letter usage counts • Collect quotes with built in Quote Book • Search and share quotes (Messages, email, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) A cryptogram is a quote that has been encrypted using letter substitution where each letter stands uniquely for another letter in the alphabet. Your job is to decode the message in the least amount of time by substituting each letter.
Cryptogram +
Decode intricate cipher quotes and crack codes by connecting letters and numbers. Solve unique daily puzzles to reveal hidden words and expand your vocabulary. This brain-testing game offers thousands of challenges for adults.
- Decode cipher quotes
- Crack codes
- Solve daily crypto puzzles
- Expand vocabulary
- Thousands of hand-picked quotes
- Varying difficulty levels
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Cryptogram+ challenges you to decode intricate cipher quotes, decrypt letters, and crack the code. Connect words and numbers to solve unique daily crypto puzzles! In this classic cryptogram game, decipher cryptic quotes by making connections between letters and numbers. Use your logic to guess hidden word associations. Unlock quotes with each solved puzzle. Challenge yourself with thousands of cryptograms designed to test your brainpower and enhance your cross-logic skills. Engage in cryptography and experience the thrill of code-breaking with every puzzle you solve. Aim to become a true crypto master! How to Play: - Decode intricate cipher quotes by guessing the correct letters. - Use logic to uncover hidden quotes and utilize clues if you need help. - Carefully fill in letters to complete each puzzle and reveal the secret quotes. Game Features: - Enjoy thousands of hand-picked crypto quotes. - Expand your vocabulary and learn new words daily while playing! - User-friendly crossword game perfect for adults. - Varying difficulty levels to keep you challenged. Explore cryptogram challenges and find inspirational quotes in this word puzzle game! Download Now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cryptogram + at Free against Cryptogram's $4.99. Cryptogram + also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Cryptogram's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and 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
Cryptogram + is free to download; Cryptogram costs $4.99 up front. Cryptogram + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cryptogram asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cryptogram against 4.8 for Cryptogram +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram has 1.2K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cryptogram +'s.
Cryptogram ships an update every 2 months, Cryptogram + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cryptogram | Cryptogram + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) | 4.8 (93 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 93 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #71 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Norman Basham | Megarama Games Ltd |
Customer experience
Cryptogram
Cryptogram +
Bugs and requests
Cryptogram
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes on launch for some users
- Sharing features not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to mark/cross off used letters
- Option to turn off timer
- Harder and longer puzzles
- Puzzles in other languages
Cryptogram +
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cryptogram
No in-app purchases
Cryptogram +
- Remove Ads$9.99
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