# Pictogram vs Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

The clearest difference is chart position: Cryptogram Detective Puzzle at #130 against Pictogram's unranked. Pictogram's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 475). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pictogram sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram Detective Puzzle sells 6 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 — 4.8 for Pictogram against 4.9 for Cryptogram Detective Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pictogram has 2.7K ratings behind it against 475, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Pictogram's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's.

Pictogram ships an update weekly, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pictogram | Cryptogram Detective Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictogram-picture-cryptogram/id6479693511/reviews) | **[4.9 (475 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-detective-puzzle/id6740774549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 475 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#130** |
| Size | 535 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FunFusion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736916954) | [Digigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281475071) |

## 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


### Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-detective-puzzle/id6740774549)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a captivating crime-solving adventure where you decipher cryptograms and gather clues to solve murder mysteries. Test your detective skills to uncover the culprit and bring criminals to justice.

**Highlights:** Solve cryptograms, Investigate crime events, Solve criminal cases, Test detective skills, Uncover culprits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 450 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pictogram free?

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

### Is Cryptogram Detective Puzzle free?

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pictogram or Cryptogram Detective Puzzle?

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle is rated higher. Pictogram averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Cryptogram Detective Puzzle averages 4.9 from 475 ratings.

### Do Pictogram or Cryptogram Detective Puzzle have ads?

Both Pictogram and Cryptogram Detective Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pictogram or Cryptogram Detective Puzzle?

Pictogram ships an update weekly, and Cryptogram Detective Puzzle fortnightly. Most recently, Pictogram was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cryptogram Detective Puzzle on October 30, 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.*