# Puzzmo vs Minute Cryptic

The clearest difference is rating: Minute Cryptic at 4.7 against Puzzmo's 3.7. Minute Cryptic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 43%). Puzzmo's advantage is ratings volume (176 vs 16). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Minute Cryptic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minute Cryptic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzmo has 176 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Puzzmo's written reviews are positive against 75% of Minute Cryptic's.

Puzzmo ships an update every 2 weeks, Minute Cryptic weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzmo | Minute Cryptic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minute-cryptic/id6751253828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **176** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #147 | **#64** |
| Size | 12 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) | [minute cryptic pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771490830) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Discover a universe of daily puzzles with original games and modern classics. Enjoy word puzzles, strategy games, and crosswords with helpful hints. It's a free and engaging way to challenge your mind.

**Highlights:** Daily original puzzles, Classic puzzle games, Word puzzles, Strategy games, Crosswords with hints, Memory and matching games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzmo Plus (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Puzzmo Plus | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 🎮 Variety of classic games
- 👍 High-quality puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Suboptimal UI/UX
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crossword clues not locking in correctly
- Transitions between games could be smoother

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume games from where left off
- Numerical order for crossword clues
- Remove subscription, keep account option


### Minute Cryptic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minute-cryptic/id6751253828)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Word, #122 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Learn cryptic crosswords with a daily, handcrafted clue and a short video explanation. Features a hint system, progress tracking, and a beginner-friendly guide. Offers an optional membership for access to past clues, mini crosswords, and clue creation.

**Highlights:** Daily cryptic clues, Bite-sized video explanations, Hint system and letter reveals, Stats and streak tracking, Beginner-friendly 'How to Solve' guide, Access to past clue archive (membership), Mini cryptic crosswords (membership)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minute Cryptic Monthly Membership | $9.00 | per month |
| Minute Cryptic Yearly Membership | $90.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Is Minute Cryptic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puzzmo or Minute Cryptic?

Minute Cryptic is rated higher. Puzzmo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Minute Cryptic averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do Puzzmo or Minute Cryptic have ads?

Puzzmo shows ads; Minute Cryptic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzmo or Minute Cryptic?

Puzzmo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Minute Cryptic weekly. Most recently, Puzzmo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Minute Cryptic on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Puzzmo or Minute Cryptic?

Puzzmo currently peaks at #147 in the App Store charts, and Minute Cryptic at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*