# Party Doodles vs Cryptogram +

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cryptogram + at 100% against Party Doodles's 31%. Cryptogram + also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Party Doodles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Party Doodles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptogram + holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram + has 93 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Party Doodles's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cryptogram +'s.

Party Doodles ships an update every 3 months, Cryptogram + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Party Doodles | Cryptogram + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/party-doodles/id483502114/reviews) | **[4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-plus-cryptoquote-game/id6502898707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cerebral Gardens](https://appshunter.io/developer/287980272) | [Megarama Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/987479598) |

## What reviewers say

### Party Doodles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/party-doodles/id483502114)

This app offers a fun, interactive drawing and guessing game for groups. Connect to a big screen for an enhanced experience, perfect for parties and family gatherings. Enjoy hours of social gameplay with multiple teams and difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Social drawing and guessing gameplay, Apple TV integration for big screen play, Multiplayer with up to 20 players, Turn-based gameplay, Three difficulty levels, Social media sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50's Pop Culture | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60's Pop Culture | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70's Pop Culture | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80's Pop Culture | $0.99 | one-time |
| 90's Pop Culture | $0.99 | one-time |
| 00's Pop Culture | $0.99 | one-time |
| Common Expressions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blockbuster Movies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Musicals & Plays | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Access Pass | $6.99 | one-time |


### Cryptogram +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-plus-cryptoquote-game/id6502898707)

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.

**Highlights:** Decode cipher quotes, Crack codes, Solve daily crypto puzzles, Expand vocabulary, Thousands of hand-picked quotes, Varying difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Party Doodles free?

Party Doodles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cryptogram + free?

Cryptogram + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Party Doodles or Cryptogram +?

Cryptogram + is rated higher. Party Doodles averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cryptogram + averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.

### Do Party Doodles or Cryptogram + have ads?

Cryptogram + shows ads; Party Doodles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Party Doodles or Cryptogram +?

Party Doodles ships an update every 3 months, and Cryptogram + every 5 days. Most recently, Party Doodles was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cryptogram + on October 21, 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.*