Comparison

DECODiT vs Cryptogram Mania

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DECODiT

Engage your mind with this word puzzle game that combines vocabulary expansion and fun facts. Enjoy a unique cryptogram experience that can be played offline on phones and tablets. Personalize your game by saving custom dictionaries and sharing puzzles with friends.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Fun facts integration
  • Offline gameplay
  • Customizable dictionaries
  • Puzzle sharing
  • Supports phones and tablets
Features
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Introducing DECODiT – Your Ultimate Word Puzzle Companion! Embark on a captivating journey of brain development and English language mastery with DECODiT, the exciting new word puzzle game now available on the App Store! Perfect for enthusiasts of all ages, DECODiT seamlessly combines the thrill of learning English words with the joy of discovering fascinating fun facts. Designed to stimulate your mind, DECODiT is not only an addictive game but also an engaging tool for expanding your vocabulary and language skills. With a delightful similarity to popular games like Cryptogram, DECODiT offers a unique and entertaining way to challenge yourself while reinforcing your grasp of the English language. What sets DECODiT apart is its convenient offline functionality, ensuring that the fun never stops, no matter where you are. Whether you're commuting, traveling, or simply relaxing at home, DECODiT is your reliable companion for an enriching and entertaining pastime. DECODiT supports both mobile phones and tablets, delivering a seamless gaming experience on a variety of devices. Additionally, the game allows you to personalize your experience by saving custom dictionaries and phrases. Want to share your favorite word combinations with friends? DECODiT makes it easy – challenge them with your customized puzzles and see who can conquer the linguistic conundrums! Experience the perfect blend of education and entertainment with DECODiT – where brain development meets the joy of wordplay. Download it now on the App Store and embark on a journey of learning, discovery, and endless fun!

About

Cryptogram Mania

Solve encrypted puzzles featuring famous quotes. This game offers 180 free cryptograms, each using a simple substitution cipher to reveal insightful messages. Enjoy a straightforward and engaging word puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • 180 free cryptogram puzzles
  • Substitution cipher gameplay
  • Features famous quotes
  • Simple and engaging puzzles
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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A Cryptogram is a short piece of encrypted text. The encryption is a simple substitution cipher where each letter in the original text is replaced by a different letter. Cryptogram Mania gives 180 FREE puzzles of great quotes.

Screenshots

DECODiT4 screens
Cryptogram Mania3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cryptogram Mania at none against DECODiT's shown. Cryptogram Mania also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). DECODiT's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DECODiT sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram Mania sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DECODiT against 5.0 for Cryptogram Mania. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DECODiT has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DECODiT ships an update every 3 days, Cryptogram Mania every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DECODiT versus Cryptogram Mania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDECODiTCryptogram Mania
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYongseong ChoiGilbert Gonsalves

Customer experience

DECODiT

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cryptogram Mania

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DECODiT

One-time5
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • 15 Hints$1.99
  • 30 Hints$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 80 Hints$8.99
3 purchases

Cryptogram Mania

One-time3
  • Puzzle Pack 1$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 2$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 3$0.99

Questions

Is DECODiT free?
DECODiT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptogram Mania free?
Cryptogram Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DECODiT or Cryptogram Mania?
DECODiT and Cryptogram Mania are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DECODiT or Cryptogram Mania have ads?
DECODiT shows ads; Cryptogram Mania does not.
Which is updated more often, DECODiT or Cryptogram Mania?
DECODiT ships an update every 3 days, and Cryptogram Mania every 6 weeks. Most recently, DECODiT was updated on September 19, 2026 and Cryptogram Mania on June 3, 2026.

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