# Cryptogram vs Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game

The clearest difference is price: Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game at Free against Cryptogram's $4.99. Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Cryptogram's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game is free to download; Cryptogram costs $4.99 up front. Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Cryptogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cryptogram against 4.6 for Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram has 1.2K ratings behind it against 52, 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! Word Puzzle Game's.

Cryptogram ships an update every 2 months, Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram | Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram/id380210791/reviews)** | [4.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-puzzle-game/id6740747864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Norman Basham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710814251) | [App Tapp Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211460148) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram/id380210791)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Over 1,900 puzzles, Handpicked quotes, Unlimited hints, Quote Book for collecting, Search and share quotes, Light and dark mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-designed app for iPad
- 📚 Excellent selection of puzzles
- 🎨 Exceptional visual design
- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing solving experience
- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Background can be distracting for some
- 🔤 Difficulty with accented letters in author names
- 🔁 Repeated puzzles for frequent players

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Sharing features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to mark/cross off used letters
- Option to turn off timer
- Harder and longer puzzles
- Puzzles in other languages


### Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-puzzle-game/id6740747864)

Decode encoded quotes and phrases using logic and pattern recognition. This word puzzle game offers hundreds of unique levels, daily challenges, and over 500 achievements to unlock. Track your progress and earn rewards as you train your brain.

**Highlights:** Substitution cipher puzzles, Hundreds of unique levels, Daily rotating events, Over 500 achievements, Monthly challenges and trophies, Daily quests and rewards, XP and stat tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Pass - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Diamond Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ( Special Offer ) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads ( Special Offer ) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass: Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram free?

Cryptogram costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game free?

Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram or Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game?

Cryptogram is rated higher. Cryptogram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game averages 4.6 from 52 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram or Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game have ads?

Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game shows ads; Cryptogram does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram or Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game?

Cryptogram ships an update every 2 months, and Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game monthly. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cryptogram! Word Puzzle Game on September 13, 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.*