Block Drop vs Cryptogram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block Drop
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Using tetrominoes, group blocks by colour to remove them from the grid before running out of space. No Adverts! Free to Play!
Cryptogram
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Cryptogram is a captivating puzzle game that tests players' ability to decode cryptograms. The application includes a tutorial to help users learn the gameplay, which can be accessed anytime for reference. The main menu displays four global levels, each containing progressively more difficult sublevels that unlock sequentially. Each challenge involves an encrypted message where letters are replaced by numbers, and hints are available either for purchase or as rewards for consecutive wins. Players can earn achievements by completing various levels and tasks, encouraging continued engagement. The game features different themes, such as quotes from famous personalities, song lyrics, and motivational sayings. Additionally, players can monitor their statistics, including IQ, levels completed, and total play time. The app also offers a Champions League feature and options to share decoded quotes. The free version provides access to the first 10 levels, while the PRO version opens all levels, offers unlimited gameplay, and allows theme customization. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases: 1 week: 4.99 USD; 1 month: 12.99 USD; 1 year: 39.99 USD; Lifetime: 59.99 USD; Privacy Policy Link: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/cryptogrammind-privacy-policy/f29dec76-50f6-4cdd-b783-9fbcea78d0dd/privacy Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Drop at none against Cryptogram's 5. Block Drop also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Cryptogram sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Block Drop asks for nothing beyond the download.
Block Drop ships an update every 2 days, Cryptogram every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block Drop | Cryptogram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 556 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alan Watton | Rory Wilkes |
In-app purchases
Block Drop
No in-app purchases
Cryptogram
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
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- Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
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