Comparison

Cryptogram Pro vs 3 Words

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

Head to head
About

Cryptogram Pro

Engage your logic and deduction skills by solving thousands of encrypted word puzzles. Uncover famous quotes and test your brain with daily challenges. Play offline anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Solve cryptograms
  • Uncover famous quotes
  • Over 6,000 levels
  • Daily bonus hints
  • Dark mode option
  • Offline play
Features
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Ready to challenge your brain? 'Cryptogram Pro - Word Puzzle' is the ultimate game for logic lovers. Solve cryptograms, uncover famous quotes, and put your deduction skills to the test! With over 6,000 levels, you'll never run out of fun challenges. Each level brings new encrypted words to decode, but remember: each guess counts, so choose wisely!" Why play 'Cryptogram Pro - Word Puzzle'? - Sharpen your mind with engaging brain teasers - Unlock thought-provoking quotes as you play - Collect rewards and badges as you progress - Daily bonus hints available to help you when you're stuck - Dark mode option for a comfortable play experience - No internet connection required. Play offline anytime, anywhere - Advanced online features for even more excitement A game like no other. If you enjoy games like Figgerits and Crostic, you'll love the challenge of cracking the code in 'Cryptogram Pro - Word Puzzle'. Download now and start solving! ================================= Ideas on how we can make 'Cryptogram Pro - Word Puzzle' even better? Need help with the game? We look forward to hearing from you! E-mail us at: support+cryptogrampro@iscool-e.com or go through CONTACT US in the Game Settings =================================

About

3 Words

Solve a daily word puzzle by guessing three themed words. Each word provides a starting letter, and you fill in the rest. Earn hints to help you complete the puzzle and maintain your streak.

Highlights
  • Daily themed word puzzles
  • Fill-in-the-blank word guessing
  • Hint system for assistance
  • Streak tracking for daily wins
  • Clean and satisfying gameplay
Features
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Three words. One theme. A new puzzle every day. Each word starts blank except for the final letter, giving you a head start to begin your guesses. Each word starts blank except for the final two letters, giving you a foothold to begin your guesses. Type letters to fill in the words, using the highlighted box as your guide. Submit your guess when the word is full: correct guesses lock in place, while wrong guesses add a strike. After each guess, right or wrong, you earn a free hint. Use hints to reveal a letter in a word of your choice, or save them for later to maximize your score. Complete all three words before hitting three wrong guesses to win the day’s puzzle and keep your streak alive. With a clean design and satisfying daily gameplay, 3 Words is the perfect game to add to your morning routine or unwind with at the end of the day. Download now and see if you can guess all 3 words today!

Screenshots

Cryptogram Pro4 screens
3 Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cryptogram Pro at 4.9 against 3 Words's 4.1. Cryptogram Pro also leads on ratings volume (146 vs 9) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Pro sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and 3 Words 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

Cryptogram Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram Pro has 146 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptogram Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, 3 Words every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cryptogram Pro versus 3 Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptogram Pro3 Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (146 ratings) — better4.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings146 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB6 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperIsCool EntertainmentDexCheck, LLC

Customer experience

Cryptogram Pro

All ratings147 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

3 Words

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Cryptogram Pro

One-time8
  • Hints Pack S$1.09
  • Unlimited Lives$1.09
  • 1st Purchase Offer$2.29
Show 5 more
  • Remove Ads$3.49
  • Hints Pack M$4.49
  • Special Offer$4.49
  • 30-day Pass$6.99
  • Hints Pack L$9.99
5 purchases

3 Words

One-time5
  • Hints Tier 1$1.99
  • Hints Tier 2$4.99
  • Premium Unlock$7.99
Show 2 more
  • Hints Tier 3$9.99
  • Hints Tier 4$19.99

Questions

Is Cryptogram Pro free?
Cryptogram Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3 Words free?
3 Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Pro or 3 Words?
Cryptogram Pro is rated higher. Cryptogram Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while 3 Words averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Cryptogram Pro or 3 Words have ads?
Both Cryptogram Pro and 3 Words show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptogram Pro or 3 Words?
Cryptogram Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and 3 Words every 3 months. Most recently, Cryptogram Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3 Words on October 20, 2026.

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