CryptoClub Daily Ciphers vs DailyDecipher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CryptoClub Daily Ciphers
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Have fun cracking secret codes! The messages here have been encrypted with mathematical ciphers. Find the patterns and use them to help crack the codes. Each day a new encrypted message is released. Messages include anecdotes about the history of cryptography, fun facts about science, and inspirational quotes. See how many days in a row you can successfully crack a message! All released messages are available through the app’s calendar. Every day of the week except Sunday has its own cipher type: Caesar, Additive, Keyword, Multiplicative, Vigenère, or Affine. The ciphers generally get more complicated as the week goes on. Sunday’s message is a wildcard that could use any of those cipher types. Don’t know what these ciphers are? No problem! The app has descriptions and examples of the patterns involved. It also has tools such as frequency tables that can help you guess letters, along with cipher tables to help you keep track of your guesses and look for patterns. CryptoClub Daily Ciphers is a companion app to the Daily Messages portion of the cryptoclub.org website. Check out the website for games, badges, and other activities that involve secret codes. An Internet connection is required to use this app. Data rates may apply. Consult your carrier for information about data rates. Funding for development was provided by the National Science Foundation.
DailyDecipher
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DailyDecipher brings the classic joy of cryptograms and substitution ciphers to your daily routine. Exercise your mind, uncover captivating micro-stories, and expand your vocabulary through an elegant, distraction-free puzzle experience. HIGHLIGHTS: • 1,700+ Unique Ciphers: Explore a massive collection spanning years of daily content. • Two Daily Modes: •• Daily Micro-Stories: Discover facts about nature, science, seasonal holidays, and special Raccoon stories every Tuesday & Saturday! •• Word of the Day (Hard): Master challenging vocabulary guided by helpful Definition Clues. • Track Your Progress: Complete daily calendars, track your solution times, and keep your solving streak alive. Whether you're a seasoned cryptogram solver or taking a peaceful daily brain break, DailyDecipher is your quiet daily escape.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CryptoClub Daily Ciphers at none against DailyDecipher's 1. CryptoClub Daily Ciphers also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. DailyDecipher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CryptoClub Daily Ciphers asks for nothing beyond the download.
CryptoClub Daily Ciphers ships an update every 2 weeks, DailyDecipher fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CryptoClub Daily Ciphers | DailyDecipher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | The University of Chicago | HardCode est. for Information Technology |
In-app purchases
CryptoClub Daily Ciphers
No in-app purchases
DailyDecipher
- Unlock Extra Ciphers$2.99
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