Comparison

Rlinguo vs Dekripto

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

Head to head
About

Rlinguo

Test your R programming knowledge with this fun, mobile game. Guess which package an R function belongs to, all while experiencing data science on your phone. Enjoy a smooth, playful experience with offline capabilities.

Highlights
  • Guess R function package origins
  • R programming on mobile
  • Data science experience on device
  • Local SQL database integration
  • Offline play supported
  • Smooth user experience
Features
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Test your skills and have fun with Rlinguo, a playful game where you guess which package a function belongs to! While it may not make you a better developer, it’s certainly an entertaining challenge. Can you tell that mean() belongs to {base} and median() belongs to {stats}? (We know—it’s a little annoying that they’re in different packages!) Rlinguo is more than just a game; it’s a proof of concept demonstrating the power of R in mobile development. Here’s what makes Rlinguo special: - R on Mobile: Yes, you can run R on your phone! Rlinguo uses R behind the scenes to power the game, from sampling functions to running built-in functions like runif() on the About page. - Data Science on the Go: Rlinguo brings a genuine data-science experience to your mobile device. The app stores data in a local SQL database, performs queries with R, and sends the results back to JavaScript for visual feedback—just like any data science project. - R Packages Integrated: Each time you guess correctly, you’ll get a praise::praise() (we couldn’t resist). All powered by R packages within the app! - Smooth User Experience: We’ve focused on making Rlinguo enjoyable to use. Get ready for a smooth, playful experience with a dash of data science. - Offline Mode: Whether you’re out in the middle of nowhere or just need a quick break, you can enjoy Rlinguo offline. It works perfectly without a data connection, making it great for people in remote locations. It’s just the beginning of a new era—because who knew learning R could be this fun? Ready to play? Download Rlinguo today!

About

Dekripto

Challenge yourself to reveal redacted articles before time expires. Guess words to uncover content, with proximity and context guiding your progress. Compete with others in real-time and share your successes.

Highlights
  • Decipher redacted articles daily
  • Real-time multiplayer competition
  • Contextual word proximity scoring
  • Hints for difficult articles
  • Share victory diplomas
  • Online leaderboards and achievements
Features
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Everyday, decipher redacted articles before time runs out. You can test as many words as you wish to reveal the content little by little. The closer from the redacted words your words are, the greener the background gets. Once the title is fully revealed, you win! The proximity between words is not just about their spelling, their context weighs a lot. The links between articles, the meaning of the words and the frequency at which they tend to be seen together are all taken into account. ** Features ** • There are several articles to decipher everyday, both in American English and in French. • Compete in real time with other players to decipher each article faster. • Get hints to partially reveal the content of an article if you are stuck. • Share your victory diploma with your friends to show them how fast you were able to decipher an article. • Rank in online leaderboards and earn achievements in Game Center. Dekripto requires permanent access to the Internet to test words.

Screenshots

Rlinguo3 screens
Dekripto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rlinguo at none against Dekripto's shown. Rlinguo also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

Rlinguo ships an update every 5 days, Dekripto every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rlinguo versus Dekripto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRlinguoDekripto
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThinkRMathieu Pierfitte

Customer experience

Rlinguo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dekripto

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rlinguo

No in-app purchases

None

Dekripto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rlinguo free?
Rlinguo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dekripto free?
Dekripto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rlinguo or Dekripto have ads?
Dekripto shows ads; Rlinguo does not.
Which is updated more often, Rlinguo or Dekripto?
Rlinguo ships an update every 5 days, and Dekripto every 8 days. Most recently, Rlinguo was updated on October 2, 2026 and Dekripto on October 6, 2026.

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