Comparison

Cryptogram Mania vs Pulse Loop

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

Head to head
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

Pulse Loop

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Rotate the tiles, close the circuit and let the energy flow. Pulse Loop is a logic puzzle game to enjoy at your own pace. Study the connections, find your path and discover how one turn can change everything. EXPLORE 100 LEVELS Start with simple circuits and progress to boards with fixed tiles, blockers and new connections. The first levels help you learn step by step. TAKE YOUR TIME Neither the campaign nor the daily challenge has a time limit. Undo your turns, restart the same puzzle or use hints when you need help. A NEW DAILY CHALLENGE Solve the daily circuit, build your streak and view completed days in the calendar. IMPROVE YOUR SOLUTION Earn stars based on your moves and the help you use. Closing the circuit is the beginning; finding a more efficient solution is your next challenge. Pulse Loop is free to download and includes ads and optional in-app purchases. The remove-ads purchase removes advertising interruptions; optional rewarded ads may remain available. No account is required. Choose whether to share usage analytics in Settings > Privacy.

Screenshots

Cryptogram Mania3 screens
Pulse Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cryptogram Mania at none against Pulse Loop's shown. Pulse Loop's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Pulse Loop sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptogram Mania ships an update every 6 weeks, Pulse Loop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cryptogram Mania versus Pulse Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptogram ManiaPulse Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGilbert GonsalvesJorge Davila

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cryptogram Mania

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

Pulse Loop

One-time8
  • 100 Shards$0.99
  • Neon Core Skin$1.99
  • Ice Core Skin$1.99
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  • Gold Core Skin$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • 550 Shards$4.99
  • 1200 Shards$9.99

Questions

Is Cryptogram Mania free?
Cryptogram Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse Loop free?
Pulse Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cryptogram Mania or Pulse Loop have ads?
Pulse Loop shows ads; Cryptogram Mania does not.
Which is updated more often, Cryptogram Mania or Pulse Loop?
Cryptogram Mania ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pulse Loop weekly. Most recently, Cryptogram Mania was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pulse Loop on November 5, 2026.

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