Comparison

Cryptogram Mania vs Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes

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

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About

Cryptogram Mania

Solve encrypted puzzles featuring famous quotes. This game offers 180 free cryptograms, each using a simple substitution cipher to reveal insightful messages. Enjoy a straightforward and engaging word puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • 180 free cryptogram puzzles
  • Substitution cipher gameplay
  • Features famous quotes
  • Simple and engaging puzzles
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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A Cryptogram is a short piece of encrypted text. The encryption is a simple substitution cipher where each letter in the original text is replaced by a different letter. Cryptogram Mania gives 180 FREE puzzles of great quotes.

About

Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes

Engage in a unique word puzzle game where you decipher inspirational quotes hidden within a coded grid. Each number corresponds to a letter, challenging you to solve known letters first to reveal the hidden message.

Highlights
  • Decipher hidden quotes
  • Number-to-letter code
  • Solve known letters first
  • Inspirational quote puzzles
  • Crossword alternative gameplay
Features
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Cryptogram Quotes is an interesting decrypting game in which the players need to find the hidden Inspirational quote hidden in the puzzle. Every number refers to.a letter. Solve the known letters first to finish the puzzle faster. Decode the quotes in the cryptogram code puzzles. Special Credit: Music and Sound Design by Soren Miller

Screenshots

Cryptogram Mania3 screens
Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cryptogram Mania at none against Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes's shown. Cryptogram Mania also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Cryptogram Mania sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cryptogram Mania holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cryptogram Mania versus Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptogram ManiaDecode the Quote Cipher Quotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings142 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGilbert GonsalvesFIFTY3 BELLS LLP

Customer experience

Cryptogram Mania

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes

All ratings42 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cryptogram Mania

One-time3
  • Puzzle Pack 1$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 2$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 3$0.99
7 purchases

Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes

One-time7
  • 500$0.49
  • 1200$0.99
  • 3000$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Remove Ads + 2000 coins$4.99
  • 10000$5.99
  • 15000$7.99
  • Remove Ads + 15000 coins$9.99

Questions

Is Cryptogram Mania free?
Cryptogram Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes free?
Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Mania or Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes?
Cryptogram Mania is rated higher. Cryptogram Mania averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes averages 4.8 from 42 ratings.
Do Cryptogram Mania or Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes have ads?
Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes shows ads; Cryptogram Mania does not.
Which is updated more often, Cryptogram Mania or Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes?
Cryptogram Mania ships an update every 6 weeks, and Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cryptogram Mania was updated on September 28, 2026 and Decode the Quote Cipher Quotes on September 29, 2026.

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