Comparison

Cryptowords vs Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles

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

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About

Cryptowords

Engage in a relaxing cryptogram game to decode encrypted texts and reveal hidden messages. Solve puzzles using logic and pattern recognition to uncover fascinating quotes and sharpen your mind.

Highlights
  • Decode encrypted texts
  • Uncover hidden messages
  • Enjoy famous quotes
  • Brain teaser gameplay
  • Hint system
  • Progressive difficulty
Features
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Cryptowords: A Relaxing and Brain-Teasing Cryptogram Game Dive into the world of Cryptowords, a free cryptogram game that challenges your decoding skills and sharpens your mind. In Cryptowords, you’ll decrypt encrypted texts to reveal hidden messages and unlock fascinating quotes. Your mission is to solve each cryptogram by figuring out the correct letter substitutions. As you progress, you’ll experience the thrill of cracking codes, enhancing your appreciation for puzzles and language. Features: - Decode Encrypted Texts: Challenge yourself as you decipher letters and symbols to unveil the original message. Use logic and pattern recognition to match encrypted letters to the correct ones. - Uncover Hidden Messages: Apply your code-breaking skills to reveal hidden quotes, proverbs, or phrases. Each solved cryptogram brings a sense of accomplishment and a new piece of wisdom. - Enjoy Famous Quotes and Sayings: Discover inspiring, humorous, or thought-provoking quotes from famous authors, philosophers, and historical figures as you solve each puzzle. - Brain Teaser: Cryptowords strikes the perfect balance between relaxing fun and challenging puzzles. It offers a refreshing mental workout, stimulating your brain with each level. - Hint System: Feeling stuck? Use the built-in hint system to get subtle clues without spoiling the solution. - Progressive Difficulty: Start with simpler cryptograms and gradually work your way up to more complex ciphers. Each new level tests your growing decoding skills, keeping you engaged and motivated. How to Play Cryptowords: - Examine the Encrypted Text: Begin by studying the cryptogram presented, noting repeated letters and patterns. - Decipher the Code: Use your knowledge of letter frequencies and common word patterns to substitute the encrypted letters with the correct ones. - Reveal the Message: As you correctly replace letters, the hidden message starts to emerge. Keep going until the entire text is decrypted. - Use Hints: If you’re stuck, use the hint system to reveal a letter or get a helpful clue without giving away too much. - Review and Adjust: If the message doesn’t make sense, revisit your previous substitutions and consider alternative letters. Cryptowords is more than just a cryptogram game - it’s an engaging journey that challenges your logic and expands your appreciation for language. Relax & Sharpen Your Mind!

About

Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles

Solve holiday-themed word puzzles by deciphering scrambled letters to reveal secret messages. Test your logic and decoding skills in this festive game.

Highlights
  • Holiday-themed word puzzles
  • Decode scrambled phrases
  • Logic and substitution challenges
  • Festive secret messages
  • Limited attempts per level
Features
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Unwrap a festive word puzzle treat with Cryptogram Christmas! This game challenges you to decode hidden holiday-themed phrases by substituting scrambled letters with their correct counterparts. Each level reveals a secret message that’s just waiting to be uncovered. Can you solve them all before running out of attempts?

Screenshots

Cryptowords4 screens
Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles at none against Cryptowords's 6. Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cryptowords's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). On price, rating 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. Cryptowords sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cryptowords against 5.0 for Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptowords has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cryptowords versus Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptowordsCryptogram Christmas Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (33 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunCraft, IncCodePro Studios

Customer experience

Cryptowords

All ratings33 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cryptowords

One-time6
  • A Few Gems$1.99
  • Special Bundle$4.99
  • A Pile of Gems$4.99
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  • A Bag of Gems$9.99
  • A Jar of Gems$19.99
  • A Bucket of Gems$49.99
None

Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cryptowords free?
Cryptowords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles free?
Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cryptowords or Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles?
Cryptowords and Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 33 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Cryptowords or Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles have ads?
Cryptowords shows ads; Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles does not.

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