Pictogram vs Cryptogram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pictogram
Engage your mind with unique visual puzzles that reveal hidden idioms and phrases. Explore new gameplay modes like Fog Mode and Icon Mode for a fresh decoding experience. This app offers a fun way to boost vocabulary and visual reasoning for all ages.
- Picture-based idiom puzzles
- Fog Mode for gradual image reveal
- Icon Mode for symbol decoding
- Night Mode and Large Text options
- Logic, language, and lateral thinking challenges
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Picture Puzzles with a Twist – Now Featuring Fog Mode, Icon Codes & More! Pictogram takes visual wordplay to the next level! Discover hidden idioms, phrases, and clever stories—all revealed through picture-based puzzles that challenge how you think. New ways to play: Fog Mode: Solve puzzles to gradually uncover a hidden image. Icon Mode: Match visual symbols to letters in a whole new decoding experience. Night Mode & Large Text: Play comfortably, anytime, your way. Every level is a mix of logic, language, and lateral thinking. It's designed to train your brain while keeping things fun and visually engaging. Why you'll love it: Smart, satisfying puzzles based on real idioms and concepts Boosts vocabulary and visual reasoning Great for kids, adults, and ESL learners Endless puzzles, quick sessions or deep dives How it works: Look at the image. Decode the meaning. Spell the phrase. Advance to the next challenge. Whether you're looking for a fun brain boost, a relaxing puzzle moment, or a clever way to learn through play—Pictogram delivers. Download now and see what every picture is really saying.
Cryptogram
Engage with scripture through challenging puzzles designed to reveal hidden biblical messages. This game offers an enlightening journey of faith and knowledge by exploring scriptures and decoding secrets.
- Unravel biblical mysteries
- Decode scripture messages
- Explore hidden truths
- Challenging puzzles
- Enlightening journey of faith
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"Bible Code" invites you to unravel profound biblical mysteries through challenging puzzles. Explore scriptures, decode messages, and uncover hidden truths on an enlightening journey of faith and knowledge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pictogram at 4.8 against Cryptogram's 4.1. Pictogram also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 19%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 132). Cryptogram's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pictogram sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pictogram holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pictogram has 2.7K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Pictogram's written reviews are positive against 19% of Cryptogram's.
Pictogram ships an update weekly, Cryptogram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pictogram | Cryptogram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better | 4.1 (132 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews — better | 19.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | 132 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 514 MB | 235 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FunFusion Limited | NewPubCo, Inc |
Customer experience
Pictogram
Cryptogram
User reviews
Pictogram
From 2.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Easy way to pass time
Room to improve
- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🐛 Pictures do not match puzzle
- 🐛 Issues with puzzle configuration
Cryptogram
From 132 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Enjoyable Bible cryptograms
- 💡 Good for scripture memorization
- 👍 Least annoying cryptogram app
- 👍 Refreshing and relaxing
- 👍 Fun way to learn scripture
Room to improve
- 🐛 Game freezes frequently
- 🐛 App stops working
- 🐛 Cannot advance to next level
- 🐛 Daily prayer not working
- 🐛 Too many commercials/ads
Bugs and requests
Pictogram
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ads causing errors during gameplay
- Inconsistent puzzle and picture matching
Requested features
2 requests- Check puzzle and picture matching
- Reduce ad frequency
Cryptogram
Reported bugs
13 issues- Game freezes after first play
- App won't let user advance to next level
- Daily prayer stopped working
- Game freezes at end of game
- Blank screen after puzzle completion
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- Same puzzle given twice in a row
- App stopped working after update
- Daily challenge stuck on a specific date
- Game freezes and goes dark after puzzle completion
- Cannot complete level at 100%
- Goes back to main area and wants to complete same level again
- Changing actual Bible verse
- Tutorial issues
Requested features
9 requests- Add more puzzle bundles
- Allow choosing difficulty level
- Fix daily prayer functionality
- Remove ads after purchase
- Fix game progression issues
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- Fix blank screen after puzzle completion
- Fix repeating puzzles
- Improve app stability
- Fix slow response times
In-app purchases
Pictogram
- HANDFUL OF COINS$0.99
- STARTER PACK$1.99
- TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG3 variants$2.99
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- PIGGYBANK TREASURE$2.99
- PILE OF COINS$2.99
- 20 Hints$2.99
- Remove ads$4.99
- SIGHTSEER SET$5.99
- NO ADS$5.99
- 50 Hints$5.99
- TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG$6.99
- SATCHEL FULL OF COINS$9.99
- NO ADS BUNDLE$9.99
- 5000 Coins$9.99
- TOURIST SET$12.99
- TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG$14.99
- BACKPACK FULL OF COINS$19.99
- BACKPACKER SET$24.99
- CARRY-ON FULL OF COINS$79.99
Cryptogram
- Coins pack$0.99
- Small pack of hints$1.99
- Remove ads$2.99
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- Big pack of hints$3.99
