Comparison

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle vs Cross Clues

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

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
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Play as a crime investigation detective and unravel the mystery with cryptograms and clues! Step into the world of crime-solving and put your detective skills to the test. Face challenging cryptograms, gather hidden clues, and make crucial decisions to solve murder cases across 160+ unique investigations — and find out whodunit. Features: - Solve Cryptograms: Decode ciphers to unlock vital clues and progress through the investigation. - Investigate Crime Scenes: Gather evidence and piece together the story. - 160+ Criminal Cases: From murders to heists, every case is a new mystery. - Daily Challenges: Fresh puzzles every day to keep your brain sharp. Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery and bring the criminal to justice? Download now and find out!

About

Cross Clues

Engage your mind with a grid-based deduction puzzle. Analyze clues, uncover relationships between elements, and solve logic puzzles step-by-step. Features unique mechanics and a clean design for a rewarding brain workout.

Highlights
  • Grid-based deduction puzzles
  • Clue analysis and relationship mapping
  • Unique game mechanics (linked/multi-answer cells)
  • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles
  • Offline play
  • Unlockable themes and power-ups
Features
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Ready for a fresh logic challenge?
Cross Clues is a unique grid-based deduction puzzle where every clue brings you closer to the solution. Read clue cards, analyze relationships, and uncover the correct connections between people, objects, locations, and attributes. Each level challenges your observation and reasoning skills as you complete the logic grid step by step. How It Works • Solve Logic Grids: Fill in the grid by connecting clues with the correct answers. Use deduction to determine relationships across different categories. • Follow the Clues: Each clue provides important information. Combine multiple clues, verify your ideas, and unlock your path to the solution. • Tap to Solve: Select possible answers for each cell and let the game instantly check your choices. Correct deductions move you forward, while mistakes add an extra challenge. • Discover Unique Mechanics: Explore linked cells, multi-answer cells, and locked cells that create deeper layers of logic. • Watch Your Progress Grow: As you solve puzzles, illustrations on the grid come to life with new details and visual feedback. Features • Hundreds of handcrafted logic puzzles with a smooth difficulty curve for both beginners and experienced players.
 • Clean and elegant design that keeps your focus on solving.
• Satisfying animations and sound effects that make every deduction rewarding.
 • Play offline anytime and enjoy a relaxing brain workout anywhere.
 • Unlock themes, collect power-ups, complete daily rewards, and explore more features as you progress. Cross Clues is more than filling in a grid. It is a relaxing exercise in logic, observation, and deduction. Start your puzzle-solving journey today!

Screenshots

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle4 screens
Cross Clues4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cross Clues at weekly against Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's fortnightly. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cryptogram Detective Puzzle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cross Clues sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Cryptogram Detective Puzzle against 4.9 for Cross Clues. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 661 and 934 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 64% of Cross Clues's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, Cross Clues weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle versus Cross Clues: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptogram Detective PuzzleCross Clues
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (661 ratings)4.9 (934 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings661934 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#164#155 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB425 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDigigoLE TECH CO.,LIMITED

Customer experience

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

All ratings637 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%

Cross Clues

All ratings934 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative24.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

One-time6
  • 60 Gems$2.99
  • 130 Gems$5.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
Show 3 more
  • Starter Pack$14.99
  • 450 Gems$19.99
  • 1200 Gems$49.99
10 purchases

Cross Clues

One-time10
  • Coins Pack01$1.99
  • Newbie's Offer$2.99
  • Clue Bundle$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Revive Packge$4.99
  • Ads Free Bundle$7.99
  • Coins Pack02$7.99
  • Energy Pack01$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Coins Pack03$14.99
  • Energy Pack02$19.99

Questions

Is Cryptogram Detective Puzzle free?
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cross Clues free?
Cross Clues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Cross Clues?
Cross Clues is rated higher. Cryptogram Detective Puzzle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 661 ratings, while Cross Clues averages 4.9 from 934 ratings.
Do Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Cross Clues have ads?
Both Cryptogram Detective Puzzle and Cross Clues show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Cross Clues?
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, and Cross Clues weekly. Most recently, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle was updated on November 14, 2026 and Cross Clues on November 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Cross Clues?
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle currently peaks at #164 in the App Store charts, and Cross Clues at #155. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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