Cryptogram Mania vs Cryptic Writings
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 180 free cryptogram puzzles
- Substitution cipher gameplay
- Features famous quotes
- Simple and engaging puzzles
- Suitable for all ages
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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.
Cryptic Writings
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Unleash your inner codebreaker and dive into the world of ciphers and secrets! Welcome to Cryptic Writings: Cryptograms, the ultimate brain-teasing game where your logic, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills will be put to the test. Challenge yourself to decrypt hidden messages, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover hidden truths in this immersive cryptogram experience! Each level presents you with a coded message waiting to be unraveled. Use your intellect to decode ciphers and reveal the mysterious hidden messages. Features: 1. Engaging Gameplay: Solve captivating cryptograms and uncover the secrets within. 2. Endless Variety: No two puzzles are the same and you will never run out of puzzles to play! 3. Hints and Tips: Stuck? Use hints to keep your momentum going. Whether you're a fan of word puzzles, logic games, or cryptography, Cryptic Writings: Cryptograms will keep you entertained for hours. Sharpen your mind, unravel the mysteries, and become the ultimate cipher-solving champion! Download now and start your decoding adventure today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptic Writings at none against Cryptogram Mania's 3. Cryptic Writings also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Cryptogram Mania's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Cryptogram Mania sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cryptic Writings asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cryptogram Mania ships an update every 6 weeks, Cryptic Writings every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and December 30, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | Cryptogram Mania | Cryptic Writings |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gilbert Gonsalves | Lavish Software Solutions SRL |
In-app purchases
Cryptogram Mania
- Puzzle Pack 1$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 2$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 3$0.99
Cryptic Writings
No in-app purchases
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