# The Cryptography vs Decrypto

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Decrypto at 85% against The Cryptography's 0%. Decrypto also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 25 months). The Cryptography's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Cryptography sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Decrypto sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Decrypto holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decrypto has 123 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Cryptography's written reviews are positive against 85% of Decrypto's.

The Cryptography ships an update every 25 months, Decrypto every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Cryptography | Decrypto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cryptography/id659639210/reviews) | **[4.8 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decrypto-cipher-cryptograms/id1023872874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Angelo Capone](https://appshunter.io/developer/376426315) | [Incognitum, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019812236) |

## What reviewers say

### The Cryptography

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cryptography/id659639210)

This game challenges you to decrypt phrases by matching symbols or numbers to letters. Progress through puzzles where the same character always represents the same letter. The game indicates when a phrase is successfully decrypted.

**Highlights:** Symbol-to-letter substitution, Number-to-letter substitution, Visual decryption indicator, Language selection, Phrase decryption puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FullVersion | $0.99 | one-time |
| AllSolutions | $0.99 | one-time |


### Decrypto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decrypto-cipher-cryptograms/id1023872874)

Engage in a captivating puzzle game where you decode classic ciphers and solve cryptogram word puzzles. This app offers a challenging yet accessible experience for those who enjoy riddles and code-breaking. It's designed for curious minds to train their brains with pure, ad-free fun.

**Highlights:** Decode classic ciphers, Solve cryptogram word puzzles, Break challenging codes, Brain training, VoiceOver support, Ad-free gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Help Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Keys | $1.49 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 Keys | $3.49 | one-time |
| 30 Keys | $5.49 | one-time |
| Unlimited Keys | $11.49 | one-time |
| Solutions | $14.99 | one-time |
| Solutions & Unlimited Keys | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Cryptography free?

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

### Is Decrypto free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Cryptography or Decrypto?

Decrypto is rated higher. The Cryptography averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Decrypto averages 4.8 from 123 ratings.

### Do The Cryptography or Decrypto have ads?

Neither The Cryptography nor Decrypto shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Cryptography or Decrypto?

The Cryptography ships an update every 25 months, and Decrypto every 4 days. Most recently, The Cryptography was updated on October 6, 2026 and Decrypto on October 1, 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.*