Phrase Quest vs Cryptogram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phrase Quest
Decode cryptic symbols to reveal hidden messages in this engaging word game. Enjoy flexible gameplay with seamless orientation changes and intelligent word wrapping. A custom keyboard aids in your symbol selection.
- Translate symbols into messages
- Seamless landscape and portrait rotation
- Intelligent word wrapping
- Custom informative keyboard
- Shake to restart level
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Translate symbols into hidden messages. Embark on a Phrase Quest in Any Orientation! Our Word Game Delights with Seamless Landscape and Portrait Rotations. Intelligent Word Wraps ensure proper word wrapping. A custom informative keyboard is designed to enhance your selection process. If you wish to restart a level when you are part way through working on it, simply shake your phone.
Cryptogram
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Put your mind to the test with Cryptogram: Word Game, the ultimate puzzle experience that challenges your decoding skills and word mastery! With four exciting categories—Proverbs, Emojis, Idioms, and Riddles—you'll unravel encrypted phrases and sharpen your linguistic wit in a fun and engaging way. - Proverbs: Crack classic wisdom hidden in ciphers. - Emojis: Decode clever emoji-based phrases. - Idioms: Solve popular expressions with a twist. - Riddles: Challenge yourself with mind-bending word puzzles. Features: - A unique blend of wordplay and cryptography. - Hundreds of puzzles to keep your brain engaged. - Intuitive and relaxing gameplay experience. - Perfect for puzzle lovers of all skill levels. Ready to put your decoding skills to the test? Download Cryptogram: Word Game now and start solving!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phrase Quest at none against Cryptogram's 1. Phrase Quest also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). Cryptogram's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Cryptogram sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Phrase Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.
Phrase Quest ships an update every 2 months, Cryptogram every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phrase Quest | Cryptogram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dogfish Technologies, LLC | Sebastien Gamache |
In-app purchases
Phrase Quest
No in-app purchases
Cryptogram
- Remove Ads$3.99
