# Cryptogram vs Bible Word Puzzle

Cryptogram and Bible Word Puzzle both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Bible Word Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 19% of Cryptogram's. Bible Word Puzzle also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cryptogram's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Bible Word Puzzle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Cryptogram against 4.1 for Bible Word Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram has 132 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bible Word Puzzle's.

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 weeks, Bible Word Puzzle every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram | Bible Word Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-bible-code/id6502956370/reviews) | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-word-puzzle-biblegram/id6743155243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NewPubCo, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487809159) | [Vocabulous US Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767112343) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-bible-code/id6502956370)

Engage with scripture through challenging puzzles designed to reveal hidden biblical messages. This game offers an enlightening journey of faith and knowledge by exploring scriptures and decoding secrets.

**Highlights:** Unravel biblical mysteries, Decode scripture messages, Explore hidden truths, Challenging puzzles, Enlightening journey of faith

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of hints | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable Bible cryptograms
- 💡 Good for scripture memorization
- 👍 Least annoying cryptogram app
- 👍 Refreshing and relaxing
- 👍 Fun way to learn scripture

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes frequently
- 🐛 App stops working
- 🐛 Cannot advance to next level
- 🐛 Daily prayer not working
- 🐛 Too many commercials/ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after first play
- App won't let user advance to next level
- Daily prayer stopped working
- Game freezes at end of game
- Blank screen after puzzle completion

**Requested features**

- Add more puzzle bundles
- Allow choosing difficulty level
- Fix daily prayer functionality
- Remove ads after purchase
- Fix game progression issues


### Bible Word Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-word-puzzle-biblegram/id6743155243)

Engage with Scripture through cryptogram puzzles that reveal Bible verses. Each solved puzzle offers a devotional for spiritual insight and reflection. Customize your experience with themed packs and enjoy a serene, minimalist design.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible verse cryptogram puzzles, Spiritual devotionals with journaling prompts, Customizable themes and themed packs, Regularly updated content, Calming, minimalist design, Hints and progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Gift | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Support | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Sponsor | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Patron | $29.99 | per month |
| Love and Compassion Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trust And Faith Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Major Support | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blessing Gift | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

### Is Bible Word Puzzle free?

Bible Word Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram or Bible Word Puzzle?

Cryptogram and Bible Word Puzzle are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 132 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Cryptogram or Bible Word Puzzle have ads?

Cryptogram shows ads; Bible Word Puzzle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram or Bible Word Puzzle?

Cryptogram ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bible Word Puzzle every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bible Word Puzzle on September 24, 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.*