Comparison

The Cryptography vs Cryptogram

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

Head to head
About

The Cryptography

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
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The purpose of 'cryptography' is decrypt the phrases. The same symbol or number corresponds to the same letter. Choose whether to display the numbers or symbols. Click on the symbol / number and choose the letter the 'CRYPTO' reflect the green light in the case where the encryption will be resolved Choose the language of cryptography touching the flags

About

Cryptogram

Engage in a challenging word puzzle game where you decrypt famous quotes and uncover hidden messages. Progress through increasing difficulty levels and enjoy daily puzzles that sharpen your logic and vocabulary.

Highlights
  • Decrypt famous quotes
  • Crack hidden codes
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Themed cryptograms
  • Daily puzzles
  • Logic and vocabulary challenges
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Decrypt famous quotes. Crack the code. Dive into a world of hidden messages and challenging puzzles. In this cryptographic word game, you are not simply solving cryptograms: you take on the role of an agent decoding famous quotes, uncovering conspiracies, and reconstructing truth piece by piece. Each solved puzzle reveals wisdom, motivation, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This is no ordinary puzzle game. Every letter is a clue, and every solved word brings you closer to the ultimate goal: becoming a master codebreaker. • Play as a secret agent and decipher encrypted quotes, proverbs, and expressions. • Endless challenges that test your skills in new and surprising ways. • Progressive difficulty: start easy and work your way up to elite codes that challenge even experts. • Every cryptogram you solve reveals a famous quote or a hidden message. • Special themed cryptograms featuring pop music, film, history, and more. • Daily puzzles: discover a new quote or saying every day. • Mental challenge meets entertainment: sharpen your logic, vocabulary, and focus—while having fun. The truth is out there. Will you crack the code?

Screenshots

The Cryptography4 screens
Cryptogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cryptogram at 4.3 against The Cryptography's 2.3. Cryptogram also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months). The Cryptography's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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. The Cryptography sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cryptogram holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Cryptography ships an update every 25 months, Cryptogram every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Cryptography versus Cryptogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe CryptographyCryptogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngelo CaponeChristoph Muller

Customer experience

The Cryptography

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Cryptogram

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Cryptography

One-time2
  • FullVersion$0.99
  • AllSolutions$0.99
10 purchases

Cryptogram

One-time10
  • Stars$0.99
  • Remove Ads Hack$0.99
  • VIP Field Supply$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Hints Premium$2.99
  • Remove Ads Promo$2.99
  • Stars Premium$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • VIP Deluxe$5.99
  • VIP Starter Kit$5.99
  • VIP Premium$9.99

Questions

Is The Cryptography free?
The Cryptography is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptogram free?
Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Cryptography or Cryptogram?
Cryptogram is rated higher. The Cryptography averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Cryptogram averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do The Cryptography or Cryptogram have ads?
Cryptogram shows ads; The Cryptography does not.
Which is updated more often, The Cryptography or Cryptogram?
The Cryptography ships an update every 25 months, and Cryptogram every 2 months. Most recently, The Cryptography was updated on October 8, 2026 and Cryptogram on September 23, 2026.

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