# Colorwood Words vs Cryptogram

Colorwood Words and Cryptogram both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 36% of Colorwood Words's. Cryptogram also leads on chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colorwood Words sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Colorwood Words against 4.7 for Cryptogram. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Colorwood Words's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cryptogram's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colorwood Words | Cryptogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorwood-words-cryptogram/id6738347014/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-logic-puzzle-game/id6742755086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **55.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#52** |
| Size | 391 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Burny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648482789) | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) |

## What reviewers say

### Colorwood Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorwood-words-cryptogram/id6738347014)

Engage your senses with this word puzzle game that uses haptic feedback to make discovering words a tactile experience. Enjoy visually relaxing wooden aesthetics, daily challenges, and vocabulary expansion. It's a unique sensory twist on cryptogram-style word puzzles.

**Highlights:** Haptic feedback for tactile gameplay, Cryptogram-style word decoding, Vocabulary expansion, Stunning wooden aesthetics, Daily rewards and new puzzles, Animated achievements

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frame lifebuoi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frame cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frame summer | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paper clip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Character Paper clip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small hints pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Timer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Halloween Lastcall | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Halloween Start | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium hints pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Halloween Basic | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Timed | $5.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Time Month | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big hints pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Month | $11.99 | one-time |
| Huge hints pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Great hints pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Immense hints pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 💡 Interesting quotes and puzzles
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads are too frequent and disruptive
- 💡 Wish letters would auto-fill in the puzzle

**Reported bugs**

- Gameplay feels backwards
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to skip tutorial
- Ability to fill in known letters automatically


### Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-logic-puzzle-game/id6742755086)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Word, #97 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Decode encrypted messages, quotes, and riddles using logic and pattern recognition. This game offers daily challenges and a relaxing, pressure-free environment to sharpen your brain and improve cognitive skills.

**Highlights:** Decode encrypted messages, Daily cryptogram challenges, Train brain and improve logic, Thousands of handcrafted puzzles, No timers or pressure, Track daily progress rings

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.99$ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Natalia's Special | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Clean Pack 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3.99$ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4.99$ | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5.00$ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack 7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Clean 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Package 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package 29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Package 49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package 99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colorwood Words free?

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

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Colorwood Words or Cryptogram?

Cryptogram is rated higher. Colorwood Words averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Cryptogram averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Colorwood Words or Cryptogram have ads?

Both Colorwood Words and Cryptogram show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colorwood Words or Cryptogram?

Colorwood Words ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cryptogram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Colorwood Words was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cryptogram on October 28, 2026.

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