# Cryptogram Detective Puzzle vs CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles

The clearest difference is rating: Cryptogram Detective Puzzle at 4.9 against CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles's 4.6. Cryptogram Detective Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 447). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram Detective Puzzle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles has 2.7K ratings behind it against 447, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 61% of CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Detective Puzzle | CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-detective-puzzle/id6740774549/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-cryptogram-puzzles/id6746162471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 447 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #130 | **#111** |
| Size | 154 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281475071) | [QuriousBit Games Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715784154) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

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

**Currently charting:** #130 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 |


### CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-cryptogram-puzzles/id6746162471)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Crack encrypted word puzzles by deciphering number-to-letter substitutions. Uncover hidden messages, quotes, and lyrics while sharpening your logic and pattern recognition skills. Enjoy thousands of challenges with optional hints and offline play.

**Highlights:** Crack cryptograms, Solve thousands of puzzles, Decode hidden messages, Hints and smart assistance, New puzzles regularly, Offline play, Track progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| BigPaw's Hint Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints Sale | $2.49 | one-time |
| Basic Piggy Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Piggy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Piggy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.49 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ADS for 1 Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Piggy | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fairytale Cursor Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ADS Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Silver Piggy | $15.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Piggy | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram Detective Puzzle free?

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

### Is CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles?

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle is rated higher. Cryptogram Detective Puzzle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles have ads?

Both Cryptogram Detective Puzzle and CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles show ads.

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

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, and CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle was updated on October 28, 2026 and CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles?

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*