# Wordgram Master vs PlaySimple Cryptogram

The clearest difference is ads: Wordgram Master at none against PlaySimple Cryptogram's shown. Wordgram Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). PlaySimple Cryptogram's advantage is review sentiment (28% vs 14%) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wordgram Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PlaySimple Cryptogram sells 16 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 — 4.8 for Wordgram Master against 4.9 for PlaySimple Cryptogram. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.7K and 24K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Wordgram Master's written reviews are positive against 28% of PlaySimple Cryptogram's.

Wordgram Master ships an update weekly, PlaySimple Cryptogram every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wordgram Master | PlaySimple Cryptogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordgram-master/id6739992083/reviews) | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsimple-cryptogram/id6741839590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | **28.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#58** |
| Size | 257 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peace Word Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787839993) | [PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189416142) |

## What reviewers say

### Wordgram Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordgram-master/id6739992083)

Engage in a unique word puzzle game where you decipher quotes from famous figures and literature. Solve cleverly designed puzzles enhanced by beautiful illustrations and rich in-game activities. Uncover captivating storylines as you progress through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Decipher quotes from famous personalities, Cleverly designed word puzzles, Stunning hand-drawn illustrations, Butterfly collecting and koi competitions, Daily rewards and challenges, Unlock captivating storylines

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Brilliance Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Challenging and fun word puzzle
- 🧠 Helps improve focus and thinking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Constant and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Unresponsive screen and keyboard issues
- 👀 Small text and lack of accessibility options

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and locks up
- Keyboard and screen unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version
- Ability to zoom, change text size, and adjust background


### PlaySimple Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsimple-cryptogram/id6741839590)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · Word, #74 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a word logic puzzle game where you decode encrypted messages by substituting letters. With varying difficulty levels and diverse categories, it offers a stimulating challenge for puzzle enthusiasts of all kinds.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of engaging cryptogram puzzles, Puzzles from diverse categories, Intuitive and straightforward gameplay, Hints and letter reveal assistance, Daily new puzzle challenges

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Timed Deal 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Screen Burst Hint 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Hints Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Timed Deal 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Skip'its Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Good for the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and loses progress
- 🔋 Battery draining issue
- 🤯 Frustrating revive mechanic
- 🤏 Small touch targets for ads

**Reported bugs**

- App randomly closes and loses progress
- Overheating issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge letters
- Improved ad experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wordgram Master free?

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

### Is PlaySimple Cryptogram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wordgram Master or PlaySimple Cryptogram?

PlaySimple Cryptogram is rated higher. Wordgram Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while PlaySimple Cryptogram averages 4.9 from 24K ratings.

### Do Wordgram Master or PlaySimple Cryptogram have ads?

PlaySimple Cryptogram shows ads; Wordgram Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wordgram Master or PlaySimple Cryptogram?

Wordgram Master ships an update weekly, and PlaySimple Cryptogram every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wordgram Master was updated on September 24, 2026 and PlaySimple Cryptogram on September 25, 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.*