Comparison

Cryptic Mind vs The Terminal Secret

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cryptic Mind

Features
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Enter the world of Cryptic Mind, an exciting puzzle game that demands your mental agility! With over 100 levels across two distinct modes, Cryptic Mind compels you to decode hidden words from cryptic numeric codes. Are you ready to tackle the mysteries and uncover the words concealed within the numbers? - Game Modes: / Numeric Mode In this mode, numbers directly correspond to letters based on the layout of old mobile keypads. For instance, the number 44 stands for "HI," and 4263 spells "GAME." Your mission is to master this classic coding method and unravel the hidden word on each level. Decode the sequences swiftly to reveal the answer and advance to the next challenge! / Alphabetic Mode Here, the challenge intensifies. Numbers now correspond to the letters' positions in the alphabet. For example, 312 translates to "CAB," where 3 = C, 1 = A, and 2 = B, following strict alphabetical order. Apply this logic to piece together the scrambled letters and reveal the correct word. Each mode ramps up the difficulty with increasingly complex codes, pushing your problem-solving and decoding skills to their limits. Are you capable of solving every level and uncovering every word? Step into Cryptic Mind and unleash your deciphering prowess!

About

The Terminal Secret

Uncover a personal mystery by decoding encrypted messages and cryptic files left on an old terminal. This psychological thriller uses ARG-inspired puzzle mechanics to reveal a haunting narrative.

Highlights
  • ARG-style gameplay
  • Integrated puzzle design
  • Cinematic storytelling
  • Retro terminal aesthetic
  • Decipher encrypted messages
  • Investigate cryptic files
Features
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Uncover the mystery. Decode the past. Confront the truth. When Stephan’s father vanished, all he left behind was an old terminal computer. Years later, strange posts, encrypted messages, and unsettling clues begin to appear—pulling Stephan into a digital rabbit hole that feels too personal to ignore. The Terminal Secret is a psychological thriller with ARG-inspired puzzle mechanics. Investigate cryptic files, decipher lost data, and piece together a haunting narrative buried inside the machine. Key Features: ARG-Style Gameplay: Explore directories, read logs, and decrypt messages to uncover the story. Integrated Puzzle Design: Clues are hidden in images, text files, and subtle patterns across the terminal. Cinematic Storytelling: Follow a personal mystery that unfolds through fragments of code, memory, and silence. Retro Terminal Aesthetic: A moody blend of 90s computing and atmospheric tension. Every command brings you closer to a truth that was never meant to be found.

Screenshots

Cryptic Mind4 screens
The Terminal Secret4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Terminal Secret at 10.0 against Cryptic Mind's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptic Mind ships an update every 2 months, The Terminal Secret every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cryptic Mind versus The Terminal Secret: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptic MindThe Terminal Secret
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB263 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperADAVII (PVT) LTDJatin Singh Bhandari

In-app purchases

None

Cryptic Mind

No in-app purchases

None

The Terminal Secret

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cryptic Mind free?
Cryptic Mind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Terminal Secret free?
The Terminal Secret is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cryptic Mind or The Terminal Secret have ads?
Neither Cryptic Mind nor The Terminal Secret shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptic Mind or The Terminal Secret?
Cryptic Mind ships an update every 2 months, and The Terminal Secret every 4 months. Most recently, Cryptic Mind was updated on October 18, 2026 and The Terminal Secret on October 24, 2026.

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