# Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles vs WordShift

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles at free against WordShift's paid. Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles also leads on ads (none vs shown). WordShift's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles against 5.0 for WordShift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles | WordShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-christmas-puzzles/id6739426020/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordshift-daily-cipher-puzzle/id6747298224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CodePro Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448329589) | [Steven Reitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803678977) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-christmas-puzzles/id6739426020)

Solve holiday-themed word puzzles by deciphering scrambled letters to reveal secret messages. Test your logic and decoding skills in this festive game.

**Highlights:** Holiday-themed word puzzles, Decode scrambled phrases, Logic and substitution challenges, Festive secret messages, Limited attempts per level

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WordShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordshift-daily-cipher-puzzle/id6747298224)

Decode encrypted words within themed categories using a substitution cipher. Earn bonus points by identifying letter patterns and unlock hints as you build your streak. Offers multiple difficulty levels and no timers for a relaxed puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Daily cryptoquiz puzzles, Themed categories, Pattern Streak System for bonus points, Four difficulty levels, Letter frequency analysis, Detailed stats tracking, Customizable color schemes and dark mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles free?

Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WordShift free?

WordShift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles or WordShift?

Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles and WordShift are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles or WordShift have ads?

WordShift shows ads; Cryptogram Christmas Puzzles does not.

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