# Words More vs PlaySimple Cryptogram

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PlaySimple Cryptogram at 25K against Words More's 5.3K. Words More's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 27%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Words More sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and PlaySimple Cryptogram sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Words More against 4.9 for PlaySimple Cryptogram. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 25K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Words More's written reviews are positive against 27% of PlaySimple Cryptogram's.

Words More ships an update every 2 weeks, PlaySimple Cryptogram fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Words More | PlaySimple Cryptogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-more-ultimate-crossword/id6445880455/reviews) | **[4.9 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsimple-cryptogram/id6741839590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **35.7% of reviews** | 27.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #175 | **#65** |
| Size | 665 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joy Vendor Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620305510) | [PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189416142) |

## What reviewers say

### Words More

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-more-ultimate-crossword/id6445880455)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Grossing · Word, #179 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a variety of word puzzles and trivia challenges. Explore different countries, learn new facts, and collect travel companions on a global adventure. Enjoy daily challenges and fun riddles to enrich your knowledge and relax.

**Highlights:** Crossword puzzle challenges, Picture-based clue solving, Daily trivia and riddles, Global travel themed levels, Collectible book buddies, Flash quizzes with historical facts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HANDFUL OF COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| SMALL PACK OF BEES | $1.99 | one-time |
| PILE OF COINS | $2.99 | one-time |
| TILE CRUSH ITEM GIFT BAG | $2.99 | one-time |
| PIGGYBANK TREASURE | $2.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED TIME PACKAGE | $3.99 | one-time |
| PILE OF COINS | $4.99 | one-time |
| SIGHTSEER SET | $5.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| TILE CRUSH GIFT BAG | $6.99 | one-time |
| SATCHEL FULL OF COINS | $9.99 | one-time |
| TRAVEL PASS PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| TOURIST SET | $12.99 | one-time |
| TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG | $14.99 | one-time |
| BACKPACK FULL OF COINS | $19.99 | one-time |
| BACKPACKER SET | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🧠 Engaging logic puzzles
- 💡 Variety of crossword and logic puzzles
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🇺🇸 Overly US-centric content
- 🐛 Errors and bugs in logic puzzles
- 🔍 Small font size
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Logic puzzle answers not working correctly
- Game not loading or crashing after updates
- Incorrect word spellings and grammar
- Tile game mechanics issues

**Requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Improved crossword and logic puzzle quality
- Option to remove ads
- More international/universal content


### PlaySimple Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsimple-cryptogram/id6741839590)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Free · Word, #89 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a word logic puzzle game where you decode encrypted messages by substituting letters. With varying difficulty levels and diverse categories, it offers a stimulating challenge for puzzle enthusiasts of all kinds.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of engaging cryptogram puzzles, Puzzles from diverse categories, Intuitive and straightforward gameplay, Hints and letter reveal assistance, Daily new puzzle challenges

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Timed Deal 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Screen Burst Hint 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Hints Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Timed Deal 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Skip'its Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Good for the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and loses progress
- 🔋 Battery draining issue
- 🤯 Frustrating revive mechanic
- 🤏 Small touch targets for ads

**Reported bugs**

- App randomly closes and loses progress
- Overheating issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge letters
- Improved ad experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Words More free?

Words More is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlaySimple Cryptogram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Words More or PlaySimple Cryptogram?

PlaySimple Cryptogram is rated higher. Words More averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while PlaySimple Cryptogram averages 4.9 from 25K ratings.

### Do Words More or PlaySimple Cryptogram have ads?

Both Words More and PlaySimple Cryptogram show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Words More or PlaySimple Cryptogram?

Words More ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlaySimple Cryptogram fortnightly. Most recently, Words More was updated on October 27, 2026 and PlaySimple Cryptogram on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Words More or PlaySimple Cryptogram?

Words More currently peaks at #175 in the App Store charts, and PlaySimple Cryptogram at #65. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*