# Operation Santa vs Cryptogram Pro

Operation Santa and Cryptogram Pro both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Operation Santa's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cryptogram Pro's. Operation Santa also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Cryptogram Pro's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 37 months). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Cryptogram Pro is free to download; Operation Santa costs $0.99 up front. Cryptogram Pro sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Operation Santa asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Operation Santa against 4.9 for Cryptogram Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram Pro has 146 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Operation Santa's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cryptogram Pro's.

Operation Santa ships an update every 37 months, Cryptogram Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Operation Santa | Cryptogram Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-santa/id483735912/reviews)** | [4.9 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-pro-word-puzzle/id6741758197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **146** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mike Hempfling](https://appshunter.io/developer/422781074) | [IsCool Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/567562644) |

## What reviewers say

### Operation Santa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-santa/id483735912)

Help Santa deliver presents by launching them into chimneys. Master power and angle to overcome Christmas obstacles as you progress through increasingly challenging levels. Get the gifts delivered on time!

**Highlights:** Physics-based present launching, Adjustable power and angle, Overcome Christmas obstacles, Multiple challenging levels, Simple tap-and-drag controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cryptogram Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-pro-word-puzzle/id6741758197)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints Pack S | $1.09 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lives | $1.09 | one-time |
| 1st Purchase Offer | $2.29 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.49 | one-time |
| Hints Pack M | $4.49 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.49 | one-time |
| 30-day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hints Pack L | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Operation Santa free?

Operation Santa costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cryptogram Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Operation Santa or Cryptogram Pro?

Operation Santa is rated higher. Operation Santa averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cryptogram Pro averages 4.9 from 146 ratings.

### Do Operation Santa or Cryptogram Pro have ads?

Cryptogram Pro shows ads; Operation Santa does not.

### Which is updated more often, Operation Santa or Cryptogram Pro?

Operation Santa ships an update every 37 months, and Cryptogram Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Operation Santa was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cryptogram Pro on October 24, 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.*