Comparison

The Cryptography vs Wordy AF

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

Wordy AF

Features
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Wordy AF is your new brain-flex obsession. It’s a weekly word scramble game with chill coastal vibes and just the right amount of challenge. Rearrange the letters, crack the word, and feel like a genius on vacation. Martha’s Vineyard meets brainy chaos... and we’re here for it. What’s the vibe? + Unscramble letters with drag-and-drop magic + You’ve got 8 tries. Make ‘em count. + Hints + part of speech to help when your brain blanks + Set on the iconic Martha’s Vineyard + Track your stats & progress + Favorite puzzles you love (or love to hate) New Puzzle. Every. Week. No endless scroll. No burnout. Just one fresh puzzle every week. Handcrafted and ready when you are. Tap in on Sunday, flex on your friends by Monday. Why it’s Wordy AF: + Slick design with laid-back beach town energy + Actually fun wordplay (zero cringe) + No ads. No noise. Just vibes. + Smart, chill, and a little competitive Who’s it for? + You. + Your clever cousin. + Your bestie who loves a challenge. + If you like words, vibes, or flexing your brain casually... you’re in. Wordy AF One word a week. Straight from the Vineyard.

Screenshots

The Cryptography4 screens
Wordy AF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wordy AF at none against The Cryptography's 2. Wordy AF also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months). The Cryptography's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads 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. Wordy AF asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Cryptography ships an update every 25 months, Wordy AF every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Cryptography versus Wordy AF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe CryptographyWordy AF
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngelo CaponeLissiland LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Cryptography

One-time2
  • FullVersion$0.99
  • AllSolutions$0.99
None

Wordy AF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Cryptography free?
The Cryptography is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wordy AF free?
Wordy AF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Cryptography or Wordy AF have ads?
Neither The Cryptography nor Wordy AF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Cryptography or Wordy AF?
The Cryptography ships an update every 25 months, and Wordy AF every 3 months. Most recently, The Cryptography was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wordy AF on October 30, 2026.

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