# Cryptowords vs Cryptogram

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cryptogram at 9.9K against Cryptowords's 31. Cryptogram also leads on chart position (#37 vs unranked). Cryptowords's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptowords sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptowords holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram has 9.9K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cryptowords ships an update every 2 weeks, Cryptogram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptowords | Cryptogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptowords-logic-puzzle/id6642709324/reviews)** | [4.7 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-logic-puzzle-game/id6742755086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **9.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 246 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FunCraft, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482426779) | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptowords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptowords-logic-puzzle/id6642709324)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Few Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Jar of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Bucket of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-logic-puzzle-game/id6742755086)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Word, #99 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Decode encrypted messages, quotes, and riddles using logic and pattern recognition. This game offers daily challenges and a relaxing, pressure-free environment to sharpen your brain and improve cognitive skills.

**Highlights:** Decode encrypted messages, Daily cryptogram challenges, Train brain and improve logic, Thousands of handcrafted puzzles, No timers or pressure, Track daily progress rings

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.99$ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Natalia's Special | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Clean Pack 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3.99$ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4.99$ | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5.00$ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack 7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Clean 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Package 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package 29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Package 49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package 99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptowords free?

Cryptowords 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, Cryptowords or Cryptogram?

Cryptowords is rated higher. Cryptowords averages 5.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Cryptogram averages 4.7 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do Cryptowords or Cryptogram have ads?

Both Cryptowords and Cryptogram show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptowords or Cryptogram?

Cryptowords ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cryptogram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cryptowords was updated on September 13, 2026 and Cryptogram on September 24, 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.*