Cypher vs Black Cat Halloween
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cypher
Crack numeric codes by interpreting clues and formulas. This logic puzzle game offers a unique challenge with a single, guaranteed solution. It's a fresh take on classic brain teasers.
- Crack numeric codes
- Interpret formulas for hints
- Single, guaranteed solution
- Logic puzzle gameplay
- Brain-testing challenges
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Crack the numeric code following the clues! Symbols hide single digits. Interpret the formulas to get hints. There is exactly one solution, no need to guess. This game is a new take on classic logic puzzles like sudoko, wordle, kakuro and skyscraper. Test your brain in this seemingly simple puzzle!
Black Cat Halloween
Explore a mysterious mansion by tapping to interact with objects and solve puzzles. Use in-game tools like a camera and memo to gather clues and unlock the secrets of the house. This casual escape game offers a Halloween-themed adventure.
- Tap to explore mansion
- Collect and use items
- Solve puzzles with clues
- In-game camera for recording
- Memo for taking notes
- Hint system for assistance
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How to play: Tap the screen to explore the mansion. When you find an item, tap it to get it. Let's mix and match the clues to figure out the answer and unlock the number key. Arrow(Triangle) ・Downward: Go back/turn around ・Upward(Tap the center in some cases): Move forward Handy features: ・Camera: You can record images of places that might be helpful as a clue. ・Guide: Ripple animation shows the place where you can tap. ・Memo: You can take notes by entering text. ・Hint: We support you in solving puzzles when you are stuck. "It's not ‘Danse macabre’ but ‘danse macabre’,” wrote Baudelaire in a letter to the editor-in-chief of the magazine, ”because it’s not a person. it’s an allegory.” Yes, Allegory. Please enjoy this game, Black Cat Halloween, as an allegory. Candy in a fleeting life. Cute black cats will also dance with you. Tonight, a dance of death that suits Halloween. It’s a casual escape game. Please enjoy the candy that will give you a natural high on your Halloween night.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cypher at none against Black Cat Halloween's shown. Cypher also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Black Cat Halloween's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Black Cat Halloween holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Cypher ships an update every 9 days, Black Cat Halloween every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cypher | Black Cat Halloween |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 226 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SmartCode | CogiMachine |
Customer experience
Cypher
Black Cat Halloween
In-app purchases
Cypher
No in-app purchases
Black Cat Halloween
No in-app purchases
Questions
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