# Cryptogram + vs Colorwood Words

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cryptogram + at 100% against Colorwood Words's 36%. Cryptogram + also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Colorwood Words's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 91). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Colorwood Words sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptogram + holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorwood Words has 26K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cryptogram +'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Colorwood Words's.

Cryptogram + ships an update every 5 days, Colorwood Words every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram + | Colorwood Words |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-plus-cryptoquote-game/id6502898707/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorwood-words-cryptogram/id6738347014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 91 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 35.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Megarama Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/987479598) | [Burny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648482789) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-plus-cryptoquote-game/id6502898707)

Decode intricate cipher quotes and crack codes by connecting letters and numbers. Solve unique daily puzzles to reveal hidden words and expand your vocabulary. This brain-testing game offers thousands of challenges for adults.

**Highlights:** Decode cipher quotes, Crack codes, Solve daily crypto puzzles, Expand vocabulary, Thousands of hand-picked quotes, Varying difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Colorwood Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorwood-words-cryptogram/id6738347014)

Engage your senses with this word puzzle game that uses haptic feedback to make discovering words a tactile experience. Enjoy visually relaxing wooden aesthetics, daily challenges, and vocabulary expansion. It's a unique sensory twist on cryptogram-style word puzzles.

**Highlights:** Haptic feedback for tactile gameplay, Cryptogram-style word decoding, Vocabulary expansion, Stunning wooden aesthetics, Daily rewards and new puzzles, Animated achievements

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frame lifebuoi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frame cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frame summer | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paper clip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Character Paper clip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small hints pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Timer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Halloween Lastcall | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Halloween Start | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium hints pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Halloween Basic | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Timed | $5.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Time Month | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big hints pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Month | $11.99 | one-time |
| Huge hints pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Great hints pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Immense hints pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 💡 Interesting quotes and puzzles
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads are too frequent and disruptive
- 💡 Wish letters would auto-fill in the puzzle

**Reported bugs**

- Gameplay feels backwards
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to skip tutorial
- Ability to fill in known letters automatically


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram + free?

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

### Is Colorwood Words free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram + or Colorwood Words?

Cryptogram + is rated higher. Cryptogram + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Colorwood Words averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Cryptogram + or Colorwood Words have ads?

Both Cryptogram + and Colorwood Words show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram + or Colorwood Words?

Cryptogram + ships an update every 5 days, and Colorwood Words every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cryptogram + was updated on September 22, 2026 and Colorwood Words on September 25, 2026.

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