# DECODiT vs Cryptogram Mania

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DECODiT | Cryptogram Mania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decodit-decrypt-crossword/id6476165996/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-mania/id6587549325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yongseong Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378548067) | [Gilbert Gonsalves](https://appshunter.io/developer/492123194) |

## What reviewers say

### DECODiT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decodit-decrypt-crossword/id6476165996)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |


### Cryptogram Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-mania/id6587549325)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*