# Cryptowords vs Bracket Crosswords

The clearest difference is rating: Cryptowords at 5.0 against Bracket Crosswords's 3.5. Cryptowords also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). Bracket Crosswords's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptowords sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Bracket Crosswords sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptowords holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptowords has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptowords | Bracket Crosswords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptowords-logic-puzzle/id6642709324/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-crosswords-insideout/id6743419381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 4 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 246 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FunCraft, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482426779) | [Michael Stajer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802743112) |

## 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 |


### Bracket Crosswords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracket-crosswords-insideout/id6743419381)

Solve daily word puzzles by filling in the blanks of famous quotes and phrases. This game offers a unique twist on word challenges with various clue types and a relaxing, brain-boosting experience. Play offline and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Daily bracket word puzzles, Solve famous quotes, Offline play, Calm Mode, Stats and streaks tracking, Multiple difficulty levels

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InsideOut Premium - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| InsideOut Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| InsideOut Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptowords free?

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

### Is Bracket Crosswords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cryptowords or Bracket Crosswords?

Cryptowords is rated higher. Cryptowords averages 5.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Bracket Crosswords averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cryptowords or Bracket Crosswords have ads?

Cryptowords shows ads; Bracket Crosswords does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptowords or Bracket Crosswords?

Cryptowords ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bracket Crosswords every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cryptowords was updated on September 13, 2026 and Bracket Crosswords 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.*