# Crack The Code vs Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

Crack The Code and Cryptogram Detective Puzzle both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Crack The Code's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's. Crack The Code also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (588 vs 11) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crack The Code sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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 — 5.0 for Crack The Code against 4.9 for Cryptogram Detective Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram Detective Puzzle has 588 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Crack The Code's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's.

Crack The Code ships an update every 3 days, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crack The Code | Cryptogram Detective Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-the-code-brain-teasers/id6501969767/reviews)** | [4.9 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-detective-puzzle/id6740774549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **588** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 37 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Venture Chain Consulting SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744063292) | [Digigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281475071) |

## What reviewers say

### Crack The Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-the-code-brain-teasers/id6501969767)

Engage your mind with unique word puzzles and brain teasers. This game offers a relaxing yet challenging experience to train your out-of-the-box thinking. It's frequently updated with new content for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Unique word puzzle challenges, Unlimited tries and hints, Relaxing gameplay, Trains out-of-the-box thinking, Frequently updated content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Crack The Code | $4.99 | per 7 days |


### Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

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

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Word, #181 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Step into the role of a crime investigation detective to solve mysteries using cryptograms and clues. Unravel over 160 unique criminal cases by decoding ciphers, gathering evidence, and making critical decisions to identify the culprit.

**Highlights:** Solve cryptograms, Investigate crime scenes, 160+ criminal cases, Daily challenges, Gather evidence, Decode ciphers

**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 Crack The Code free?

Crack The Code 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, Crack The Code or Cryptogram Detective Puzzle?

Crack The Code is rated higher. Crack The Code averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Cryptogram Detective Puzzle averages 4.9 from 588 ratings.

### Do Crack The Code or Cryptogram Detective Puzzle have ads?

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle shows ads; Crack The Code does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crack The Code or Cryptogram Detective Puzzle?

Crack The Code ships an update every 3 days, and Cryptogram Detective Puzzle fortnightly. Most recently, Crack The Code was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cryptogram Detective Puzzle on November 8, 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.*