Comparison

Crypto vs Cipher

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

Head to head

Decode famous quotes

About

Crypto

Features

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Crypto Quotes is the ultimate brain training and reasoning app featuring cryptoquote puzzles using famous inspirational quotes. Decode the hidden quotes using logic and pattern finding. Key Features: • Daily cryptoquotes using inspirational quotes • Additional unlimited random cryptoquotes • Hints available • Train reasoning skills from anywhere • No internet required after downloading Crypto Quotes provides an addictive mental workout. The elegant cryptogram puzzles flex your decryption abilities and vocabulary in a fun way. Unlock the mind of a codebreaker! Whether you have 5 minutes waiting in line or an hour to immerse yourself, Crypto Quotes supplies endless cryptoquote entertainment. Challenge your brain and unlock the secrets of coded quotes across many genres. Stay sharp and entertained with the app that delivers bitesize mental workouts. Download Crypto Quotes today!

About

Cipher

Features

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No ads during puzzles. Every day, a new encoded quote waits for you. Crack the cipher, reveal the message, keep your streak alive. Tap a coded letter. Tap what you think it means. Watch the quote unlock - one letter at a time. - Daily puzzle, fresh every day - Free play with hundreds of quotes - Earn coins, use hints when stuck - Track your streak and stats - Dark, clean design built for focus Simple to learn. Satisfying to solve. By using this app, you agree to the Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Crypto1 screens

Cipher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crypto at none against Cipher's 6. Cipher's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 29 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cipher sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Crypto asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crypto ships an update every 29 months, Cipher every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Crypto versus Cipher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Crypto	Cipher
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 29 months	Every 6 days — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	34 MB	46 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Bear and Rye, LLC	Eldar Tutnjic

In-app purchases

None

Crypto

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Cipher

Subscriptions2

Cipher Pass Monthly$2.991 Month
Cipher Pass Yearly$17.991 Year

One-time4

50 Coins$0.99
120 Coins$1.99
300 Coins$3.99

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Cipher Pass Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Crypto free?

Crypto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Cipher free?

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

Do Crypto or Cipher have ads?

Crypto shows ads; Cipher does not.

Which is updated more often, Crypto or Cipher?

Crypto ships an update every 29 months, and Cipher every 6 days. Most recently, Crypto was updated on November 12, 2026 and Cipher on November 9, 2026.