Comparison

Cryptogram vs Cryptic Writings

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

Head to head
About

Cryptogram

Engage in a challenging word puzzle game where you decrypt famous quotes and uncover hidden messages. Progress through increasing difficulty levels and enjoy daily puzzles that sharpen your logic and vocabulary.

Highlights
  • Decrypt famous quotes
  • Crack hidden codes
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Themed cryptograms
  • Daily puzzles
  • Logic and vocabulary challenges
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Decrypt famous quotes. Crack the code. Dive into a world of hidden messages and challenging puzzles. In this cryptographic word game, you are not simply solving cryptograms: you take on the role of an agent decoding famous quotes, uncovering conspiracies, and reconstructing truth piece by piece. Each solved puzzle reveals wisdom, motivation, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This is no ordinary puzzle game. Every letter is a clue, and every solved word brings you closer to the ultimate goal: becoming a master codebreaker. • Play as a secret agent and decipher encrypted quotes, proverbs, and expressions. • Endless challenges that test your skills in new and surprising ways. • Progressive difficulty: start easy and work your way up to elite codes that challenge even experts. • Every cryptogram you solve reveals a famous quote or a hidden message. • Special themed cryptograms featuring pop music, film, history, and more. • Daily puzzles: discover a new quote or saying every day. • Mental challenge meets entertainment: sharpen your logic, vocabulary, and focus—while having fun. The truth is out there. Will you crack the code?

About

Cryptic Writings

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Unleash your inner codebreaker and dive into the world of ciphers and secrets! Welcome to Cryptic Writings: Cryptograms, the ultimate brain-teasing game where your logic, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills will be put to the test. Challenge yourself to decrypt hidden messages, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover hidden truths in this immersive cryptogram experience! Each level presents you with a coded message waiting to be unraveled. Use your intellect to decode ciphers and reveal the mysterious hidden messages. Features: 1. Engaging Gameplay: Solve captivating cryptograms and uncover the secrets within. 2. Endless Variety: No two puzzles are the same and you will never run out of puzzles to play! 3. Hints and Tips: Stuck? Use hints to keep your momentum going. Whether you're a fan of word puzzles, logic games, or cryptography, Cryptic Writings: Cryptograms will keep you entertained for hours. Sharpen your mind, unravel the mysteries, and become the ultimate cipher-solving champion! Download now and start your decoding adventure today!

Screenshots

Cryptogram4 screens
Cryptic Writings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptic Writings at none against Cryptogram's 10. Cryptic Writings also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Cryptogram's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price 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. Cryptogram sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cryptic Writings asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptogram ships an update every 2 months, Cryptic Writings every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Cryptogram versus Cryptic Writings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptogramCryptic Writings
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph MullerLavish Software Solutions SRL

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cryptogram

One-time10
  • Stars$0.99
  • Remove Ads Hack$0.99
  • VIP Field Supply$1.99
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  • Hints Premium$2.99
  • Remove Ads Promo$2.99
  • Stars Premium$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • VIP Deluxe$5.99
  • VIP Starter Kit$5.99
  • VIP Premium$9.99
None

Cryptic Writings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cryptogram free?
Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptic Writings free?
Cryptic Writings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cryptogram or Cryptic Writings have ads?
Cryptogram shows ads; Cryptic Writings does not.
Which is updated more often, Cryptogram or Cryptic Writings?
Cryptogram ships an update every 2 months, and Cryptic Writings every 5 months. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cryptic Writings on October 30, 2026.

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