# Cryptogram Detective Puzzle vs Shock Trivia

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle and Shock Trivia both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Shock Trivia's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's. Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (475 vs 2) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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 Shock Trivia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Cryptogram Detective Puzzle against 5.0 for Shock Trivia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram Detective Puzzle has 475 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shock Trivia's.

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, Shock Trivia weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Detective Puzzle | Shock Trivia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (475 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-detective-puzzle/id6740774549/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shock-trivia/id6763788581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **475** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 194 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281475071) | [MUHAMMAD ISMAIL CHAUDHRY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895489036) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

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

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Step into the role of a crime investigation detective to solve mysteries using cryptograms and clues. Unravel over 160 unique criminal cases by decoding ciphers, gathering evidence, and making critical decisions to identify the culprit.

**Highlights:** Solve cryptograms, Investigate crime scenes, 160+ criminal cases, Daily challenges, Gather evidence, Decode ciphers

**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 |


### Shock Trivia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shock-trivia/id6763788581)

Test your knowledge with fast-paced trivia across 8 categories. Race against the clock, build your streak, and beat your personal best with hand-crafted questions and adjustable difficulty. Enjoy a sleek design with sound effects and music.

**Highlights:** 8 trivia categories, Adjustable difficulty levels, Speed bonus for faster answers, Streak system for multipliers, Track personal bests, 240 hand-crafted questions, Answers shuffle each game

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram Detective Puzzle free?

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

### Is Shock Trivia free?

Shock Trivia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Shock Trivia?

Shock Trivia is rated higher. Cryptogram Detective Puzzle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 475 ratings, while Shock Trivia averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Shock Trivia have ads?

Both Cryptogram Detective Puzzle and Shock Trivia show ads.

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

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, and Shock Trivia weekly. Most recently, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle was updated on October 30, 2026 and Shock Trivia on October 6, 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.*