# Cryptogram Detective Puzzle vs Cryptogram Pro

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle and Cryptogram Pro both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cryptogram Pro's. Cryptogram Detective Puzzle also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#124 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram Detective Puzzle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram Pro sells 8 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 Cryptogram Detective Puzzle against 4.9 for Cryptogram Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 378 and 147 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cryptogram Pro's.

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, Cryptogram Pro every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Detective Puzzle | Cryptogram Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-detective-puzzle/id6740774549/reviews) | **[4.9 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-pro-word-puzzle/id6741758197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **378** | 147 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Digigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281475071) | [IsCool Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/567562644) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-detective-puzzle/id6740774549)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a captivating crime-solving adventure where you decipher cryptograms and gather clues to solve murder mysteries. Test your detective skills to uncover the culprit and bring criminals to justice.

**Highlights:** Solve cryptograms, Investigate crime events, Solve criminal cases, Test detective skills, Uncover culprits

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 450 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Cryptogram Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-pro-word-puzzle/id6741758197)

Engage your logic and deduction skills by solving thousands of encrypted word puzzles. Uncover famous quotes and test your brain with daily challenges. Play offline anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Solve cryptograms, Uncover famous quotes, Over 6,000 levels, Daily bonus hints, Dark mode option, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints Pack S | $1.09 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lives | $1.09 | one-time |
| 1st Purchase Offer | $2.29 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.49 | one-time |
| Hints Pack M | $4.49 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.49 | one-time |
| 30-day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hints Pack L | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram Detective Puzzle free?

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

### Is Cryptogram Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Cryptogram Pro?

Cryptogram Pro is rated higher. Cryptogram Detective Puzzle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while Cryptogram Pro averages 4.9 from 147 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Cryptogram Pro have ads?

Both Cryptogram Detective Puzzle and Cryptogram Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Cryptogram Pro?

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, and Cryptogram Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle was updated on October 20, 2026 and Cryptogram Pro on October 20, 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.*