Comparison

CryptoClub Daily Ciphers vs Cryptogram

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

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About

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.

About

Cryptogram

Engage in a challenging word puzzle game where you decrypt famous quotes and uncover hidden messages. Progress through increasing difficulty levels and enjoy daily puzzles that sharpen your logic and vocabulary.

Highlights
  • Decrypt famous quotes
  • Crack hidden codes
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Themed cryptograms
  • Daily puzzles
  • Logic and vocabulary challenges
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Decrypt famous quotes. Crack the code. Dive into a world of hidden messages and challenging puzzles. In this cryptographic word game, you are not simply solving cryptograms: you take on the role of an agent decoding famous quotes, uncovering conspiracies, and reconstructing truth piece by piece. Each solved puzzle reveals wisdom, motivation, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This is no ordinary puzzle game. Every letter is a clue, and every solved word brings you closer to the ultimate goal: becoming a master codebreaker. • Play as a secret agent and decipher encrypted quotes, proverbs, and expressions. • Endless challenges that test your skills in new and surprising ways. • Progressive difficulty: start easy and work your way up to elite codes that challenge even experts. • Every cryptogram you solve reveals a famous quote or a hidden message. • Special themed cryptograms featuring pop music, film, history, and more. • Daily puzzles: discover a new quote or saying every day. • Mental challenge meets entertainment: sharpen your logic, vocabulary, and focus—while having fun. The truth is out there. Will you crack the code?

Screenshots

CryptoClub Daily Ciphers4 screens
Cryptogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CryptoClub Daily Ciphers at none against Cryptogram's 10. CryptoClub Daily Ciphers also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cryptogram sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CryptoClub Daily Ciphers asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CryptoClub Daily Ciphers ships an update every 2 weeks, Cryptogram every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
CryptoClub Daily Ciphers versus Cryptogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptoClub Daily CiphersCryptogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe University of ChicagoChristoph Muller

In-app purchases

None

CryptoClub Daily Ciphers

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Cryptogram

One-time10
  • Stars$0.99
  • Remove Ads Hack$0.99
  • VIP Field Supply$1.99
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  • Hints Premium$2.99
  • Remove Ads Promo$2.99
  • Stars Premium$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • VIP Deluxe$5.99
  • VIP Starter Kit$5.99
  • VIP Premium$9.99

Questions

Is CryptoClub Daily Ciphers free?
CryptoClub Daily Ciphers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cryptogram free?
Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CryptoClub Daily Ciphers or Cryptogram have ads?
Cryptogram shows ads; CryptoClub Daily Ciphers does not.
Which is updated more often, CryptoClub Daily Ciphers or Cryptogram?
CryptoClub Daily Ciphers ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cryptogram every 2 months. Most recently, CryptoClub Daily Ciphers was updated on August 18, 2026 and Cryptogram on September 8, 2026.

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