Comparison

Capitals vs Scriptogram

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

Head to head
About

Capitals

Engage in strategic multiplayer wordplay to outsmart opponents and capture territory. Sharpen your vocabulary and strategic thinking in turn-based matches. Customize your avatar to express your style.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer wordplay
  • Turn-based matches
  • Strategic territory capture
  • Vocabulary challenges
  • Customizable avatars
Features
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Challenge your friends and sharpen your mind with Capitals, the addictive multiplayer word game by NimbleBit! Dive into a vibrant world where strategy meets vocabulary skills in an epic battle for dominance. Engaging Multiplayer Action: Invite your friends or match with random opponents from around the globe in turn-based matches. Prove your linguistic prowess and outsmart your rivals to claim victory. Strategic Gameplay: Combine your word knowledge with strategic moves to capture your opponent's territory. Plan your moves carefully to expand your influence and defend your capital. Customizable Avatars: Express yourself with a wide range of avatars and colors. Show off your style and personality as you conquer the capitals.

About

Scriptogram

This app transforms scripture memorization into an engaging cryptogram puzzle. Decode Bible verses by identifying letter patterns and using clues to reveal the full scripture. It offers a calm, rewarding experience with no ads or daily limits.

Highlights
  • Cryptogram scripture puzzles
  • Verse decoding with clues
  • Three difficulty levels
  • No ads or daily limits
  • Multiple scripture topics
  • Adjustable text size
Features
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Scriptogram turns scripture memorization into a calm, rewarding puzzle. Each puzzle is a Bible verse encoded as a cryptogram — every letter replaced by a number. Use the clues, spot patterns, and decode the verse one letter at a time. When you solve it, the full scripture is revealed. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT - No ads during puzzles or verse reveals — ever - No daily limits — play as many as you want - Three difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard) - The content is worth keeping — every solved puzzle is a verse memorized 10 SCRIPTURE TOPICS Image of God · Covenant · Kingdom of God · Sin & Exile · The Messiah · Justice & Righteousness · Wisdom · Sacrifice · Holiness · and more DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE - Generous clues on Easy — perfect for beginners - A genuine deduction challenge on Hard - Adjustable text size for comfortable reading - Clean, calm design — no pressure, no timers Built on the King James Version (public domain). Non-denominational.

Screenshots

Capitals3 screens
Scriptogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scriptogram at 5.0 against Capitals's 4.6. Scriptogram also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Capitals's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scriptogram holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capitals has 182 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Capitals's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scriptogram's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capitals ships an update weekly, Scriptogram every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Capitals versus Scriptogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapitalsScriptogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (182 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings182 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB48 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNimbleBit LLCSVG AI Strategy Group

Customer experience

Capitals

All ratings182 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral18.4%
Negative7.9%

Scriptogram

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Capitals

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App store message to rate won't go away
  • No way to start game (no vowels/consonants) with no pass/trade option
  • Pop-ups about lost games and long press to delete words
  • Stats menu is empty
  • Game ID not found for random opponents
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  • Reloading app clears all games
  • Dictionary errors out
  • UI button placement can lead to accidental submissions

Requested features

13 requests
  • Stop the app store rating prompt
  • Bring back prewritten comments/words
  • Bring back stats against other players
  • Bring back same phone multiplayer/pass and play
  • More reliable dictionary
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  • Ability to play against a robot opponent
  • More opponent stats (shortest/longest/average rounds)
  • Block certain players
  • Singleplayer/vs. bot mode
  • Design themes (e.g., NEON)
  • 4 player mode
  • Special rules for tough characters like 'QX's'
  • Dark mode

Scriptogram

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Capitals

No in-app purchases

None

Scriptogram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capitals free?
Capitals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scriptogram free?
Scriptogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Capitals or Scriptogram?
Scriptogram is rated higher. Capitals averages 4.6 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Scriptogram averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Capitals or Scriptogram have ads?
Neither Capitals nor Scriptogram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capitals or Scriptogram?
Capitals ships an update weekly, and Scriptogram every 9 days. Most recently, Capitals was updated on October 8, 2026 and Scriptogram on September 23, 2026.

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