# Cryptogram Detective Puzzle vs Cozy Crossword

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 588). 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 Cozy Crossword sells 5 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 Cozy Crossword. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 588 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.

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, Cozy Crossword every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Detective Puzzle | Cozy Crossword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-detective-puzzle/id6740774549/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-crossword/id6789578596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 588 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #160 | **#95** |
| Size | 194 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281475071) | [Spillvoy Gaming Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753517004) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram Detective Puzzle

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

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Word, #181 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 |


### Cozy Crossword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-crossword/id6789578596)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 hints  + 20 swaps | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Combo | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 hints  + 40 swaps | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints  + 100 swaps | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 588 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 8, 2026 and Cozy Crossword on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cryptogram Detective Puzzle or Cozy Crossword?

Cryptogram Detective Puzzle currently peaks at #160 in the App Store charts, and Cozy Crossword at #95. 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.*