Comparison

Cup Cannon vs Enigma

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

Head to head
About

Cup Cannon

Features
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Features ・Easy to operate, just tap the screen. ・There are many levels and it is a challenging game. ・You can enjoy the movement of the ball. ・Enjoy the movement of the ball.

About

Enigma

Features
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SOLVE PUZZLES TO BUILD LITERACY Transform your literacy skills with engaging, puzzle-solving gameplay. Learn to recognize letters, build words, and read and write sentences by deciphering the ancient language of Atlantis. PRACTICE EVERYDAY SKILLS Play fun, timed mini-games that test your reading skills in everyday situations, from figuring out a bus schedule to paying the correct amount of cash when you go shopping. PLAY IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH Whether you are a native English speaker looking to boost your literacy skills or a Spanish speaker learning to read English, we support you with instructions delivered in your native language. VISIT REAL-WORLD LOCATIONS Visit real locations in Peru. UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF ATLANTIS Seek out hidden ancient relics and energize the mysterious crystals that power Atlantis. As you learn more, you can dig deeper into the history of the once great civilization. WHY WE MADE THIS GAME In the United States alone, 32 million adults cannot read, including almost 20% of high-school graduates. Reading is a key skill in today’s modern, fast-paced, and dynamic lifestyle. Programs targeting our adult learner population are few and far between. Engima: Essentials I presents a new approach to learning, combining university developed and tested teaching methods with the game development expertise of industry professionals and a premier game development university program. We focus on how adults learn to read and respect their sensibilities and character, while still making a game suitable for all ages.

Screenshots

Cup Cannon4 screens
Enigma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Enigma at none against Cup Cannon's shown. Cup Cannon's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cup Cannon ships an update monthly, Enigma every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Cup Cannon versus Enigma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCup CannonEnigma
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB466 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoya ItoiCorey Clark

In-app purchases

None

Cup Cannon

No in-app purchases

None

Enigma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cup Cannon free?
Cup Cannon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Enigma free?
Enigma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cup Cannon or Enigma have ads?
Cup Cannon shows ads; Enigma does not.
Which is updated more often, Cup Cannon or Enigma?
Cup Cannon ships an update monthly, and Enigma every 3 months. Most recently, Cup Cannon was updated on October 27, 2026 and Enigma on October 25, 2026.

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