# Cryptogram Detective Puzzle vs Cross Clues

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Detective Puzzle | Cross Clues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (661 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-detective-puzzle/id6740774549/reviews) | **[4.9 (934 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-clues/id6789084785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 661 | **934** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **64.0% 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 | #156 | **#134** |
| Size | 194 MB | 425 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281475071) | [LE TECH CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742170855) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

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

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Free · Word, #180 Top Grossing · 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 |


### Cross Clues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-clues/id6789084785)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Word, #165 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newbie's Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clue Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revive Packge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack02 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #156 in the App Store charts, and Cross Clues at #134. 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.*