# Pictogram vs CitrusRead

The clearest difference is ads: CitrusRead at none against Pictogram's shown. CitrusRead also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pictogram sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and CitrusRead sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pictogram | CitrusRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictogram-picture-cryptogram/id6479693511/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 535 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FunFusion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736916954) | [佳乐 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765891622) |

## What reviewers say

### Pictogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictogram-picture-cryptogram/id6479693511)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HANDFUL OF COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG | $2.99 | one-time |
| PIGGYBANK TREASURE | $2.99 | one-time |
| PILE OF COINS | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| SIGHTSEER SET | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG | $6.99 | one-time |
| SATCHEL FULL OF COINS | $9.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS BUNDLE | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| TOURIST SET | $12.99 | one-time |
| TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG | $14.99 | one-time |
| BACKPACK FULL OF COINS | $19.99 | one-time |
| BACKPACKER SET | $24.99 | one-time |
| CARRY-ON FULL OF COINS | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Easy way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🐛 Pictures do not match puzzle
- 🐛 Issues with puzzle configuration

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing errors during gameplay
- Inconsistent puzzle and picture matching

**Requested features**

- Check puzzle and picture matching
- Reduce ad frequency


### CitrusRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citrusread-read-beyond-limits/id6733239042)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin gift pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin gift pack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin gift pack3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin gift pack4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin gift pack5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin gift pack6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin gift pack7 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin gift pack8 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pictogram free?

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

### Is CitrusRead free?

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

### Do Pictogram or CitrusRead have ads?

Pictogram shows ads; CitrusRead does not.

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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.*