Comparison

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle vs Cozy Crossword

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

Head to head
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

Cozy Crossword

Engage in a relaxing word puzzle experience with Scandinavian-style crosswords. Solve clues directly within the grid, expand your vocabulary, and enjoy challenges designed to stimulate your mind without any time pressure.

Highlights
  • Scandinavian crossword style
  • Clues inside the grid
  • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles
  • No timers or pressure
  • Vocabulary and spelling improvement
  • Memory and focus training
Currently charting
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Welcome to COZY CROSSWORD, a relaxing crossword game where every puzzle is a cozy escape! Discover the charm of Scandinavian crosswords, where clues are placed directly inside the grid for a smooth and intuitive puzzle solving experience. Connect letters, expand your vocabulary, and enjoy satisfying word challenges designed to relax and stimulate your mind. Score the highest points each level and ascend to new heights as a crossword pro. How to Play: - Read the clues inside the puzzle grid - Place the letters in the tray in the correct place and submit - Get every letter right in the tray to get the next set of letters - Solve puzzles at your own pace - Unlock new challenges as you progress Features: - Hundreds of handcrafted crosswords - Relaxing gameplay with no timers or pressure - Improve your vocabulary and spelling skills - Train your memory, focus, and problem-solving abilities - Suitable for beginners and crossword experts alike Whether you're looking for a daily brain workout or a peaceful way to unwind, Cozy crossword offers the perfect blend of relaxation and word puzzles. Download now and enjoy a cozy crossword adventure!

Screenshots

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle4 screens
Cozy Crossword4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle and Cozy Crossword both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Cozy Crossword's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's. Cozy Crossword also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 535). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Cozy Crossword sells 5 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 Cozy Crossword. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 535 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Cryptogram Detective Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 77% of Cozy Crossword's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, Cozy Crossword every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle versus Cozy Crossword: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptogram Detective PuzzleCozy Crossword
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (535 ratings)4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5351.8K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#158#105 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB241 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDigigoSpillvoy Gaming Private Limited

Customer experience

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

All ratings475 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

Cozy Crossword

All ratings1,131 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

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
5 purchases

Cozy Crossword

One-time5
  • 5 Hints$1.99
  • 20 hints + 20 swaps$9.99
  • No Ads Combo$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 40 hints + 40 swaps$19.99
  • 100 hints + 100 swaps$49.99

Questions

Is Cryptogram Detective Puzzle free?
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cozy Crossword free?
Cozy Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Cozy Crossword?
Cozy Crossword is rated higher. Cryptogram Detective Puzzle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Cozy Crossword averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Cozy Crossword have ads?
Both Cryptogram Detective Puzzle and Cozy Crossword show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Cozy Crossword?
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, and Cozy Crossword every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cozy Crossword on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Cozy Crossword?
Cryptogram Detective Puzzle currently peaks at #158 in the App Store charts, and Cozy Crossword at #105. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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