# City Enigma vs Decipher

The clearest difference is review sentiment: City Enigma at 54% against Decipher's 0%. City Enigma also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. City Enigma sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Decipher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

City Enigma holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: City Enigma has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of City Enigma's written reviews are positive against 0% of Decipher's.

City Enigma ships an update every 9 days, Decipher monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | City Enigma | Decipher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-enigma-hidden-objects/id6738199174/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decipher-brain-test/id6743929289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 796 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CROOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276546017) | [Gamehouse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284837569) |

## What reviewers say

### City Enigma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-enigma-hidden-objects/id6738199174)

Embark on a hidden object adventure as a journalist investigating mystical events and criminal schemes in major US cities. Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and expose conspiracies to restore justice.

**Highlights:** Find hidden objects, Solve logic puzzles, Investigate mysteries, Uncover clues, Explore stunning locations, Meet mysterious characters

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 120 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Content | $19.99 | one-time |


### Decipher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decipher-brain-test/id6743929289)

Engage in a relaxing yet challenging puzzle game with a sci-fi theme. Rotate and align interconnected rings to solve intricate puzzles. Offers a pressure-free experience with evolving mechanics and a calming atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Physics-based ring rotation puzzles, 250 handcrafted puzzles, No timers or pressure, Calming abstract visuals, Color-blind mode and haptics, Evolving puzzle mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is City Enigma free?

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

### Is Decipher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, City Enigma or Decipher?

City Enigma is rated higher. City Enigma averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Decipher averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do City Enigma or Decipher have ads?

Decipher shows ads; City Enigma does not.

### Which is updated more often, City Enigma or Decipher?

City Enigma ships an update every 9 days, and Decipher monthly. Most recently, City Enigma was updated on October 13, 2026 and Decipher on September 29, 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.*