Comparison

Cryptogram Pro vs Cipher Genius

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

Cipher Genius

Crack colorful emoji-style ciphers with a modern, intuitive design. Enjoy hundreds of puzzles, from quick lists to full quotes, with no ads or timers. Play offline and at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Emoji-style cipher tiles
  • Hundreds of puzzles
  • Two puzzle styles (lists and long answers)
  • Three difficulty levels
  • No ads or timers
  • Offline play
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Accessibility features
Features
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Cipher Genius – Decode the Puzzle, Enjoy the Moment Crack colourful emoji-style ciphers in a calm, modern take on the classic cryptogram. Every letter becomes a bright, expressive tile, helping patterns jump out and making solving feel intuitive—even if you’re brand new to cryptograms. From quick list puzzles to full-length quotes, Cipher Genius gives you plenty to enjoy right from day one. Why you’ll love Cipher Genius • Fresh visual design – Emoji-style cipher tiles make letter matching easy and delightful. • Hundreds of puzzles – Start with the free 100+ puzzle Starter Pack, then explore themed packs like Arts & Literature, History & Legends, Food & Drink, Music, and more. • Two puzzle styles – Solve ~10-item lists or single-phrase “long answer” challenges. Quick to learn, deeply satisfying. • Three difficulty levels – From relaxed to brain-bending. • No ads. No timers. No pressure. Just thoughtful, relaxing puzzling at your own pace. • Play offline – Perfect for airplanes, travel, or quiet breaks. • Portrait or landscape – Play how you like on iPhone or iPad. • Built-in accessibility – Full Dynamic Types and color-blind-friendly support Play your way Browse topics you love—Music, Nature & Science, Quotations, Humor & Wit, Young at Heart, and more. Add new puzzle packs anytime to grow your library and keep things fresh. Fair and friendly Cipher Genius includes short, attributed public-domain quotes and educational excerpts presented as puzzles. No copyrighted lyrics, commercial images, or video content. Relax. Decode. Enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned codebreaker or solving your very first cryptogram, Cipher Genius offers a warm, modern, and satisfyingly colourful puzzling experience.

Screenshots

Cryptogram Pro4 screens
Cipher Genius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cipher Genius at 100% against Cryptogram Pro's 0%. Cipher Genius also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cryptogram Pro's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (146 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Cipher Genius 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

Cryptogram Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram Pro has 146 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Cryptogram Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cipher Genius's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptogram Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Cipher Genius every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cryptogram Pro versus Cipher Genius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptogram ProCipher Genius
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (146 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings146 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB40 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperIsCool EntertainmentSmartphone Design Ltd

Customer experience

Cryptogram Pro

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

Cipher Genius

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
10 purchases

Cipher Genius

One-time10
  • Food & Drink$3.99
  • Music$3.99
  • Humor & Wit$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Word Play$3.99
  • Geography & Travel$3.99
  • Quotations$3.99
  • History & Legends$3.99
  • Nature & Science$3.99
  • Young At Heart$3.99
  • Ultimate Collection$24.99

Questions

Is Cryptogram Pro free?
Cryptogram Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cipher Genius free?
Cipher Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Pro or Cipher Genius?
Cryptogram Pro is rated higher. Cryptogram Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Cipher Genius averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Cryptogram Pro or Cipher Genius have ads?
Cryptogram Pro shows ads; Cipher Genius does not.
Which is updated more often, Cryptogram Pro or Cipher Genius?
Cryptogram Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cipher Genius every 3 months. Most recently, Cryptogram Pro was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cipher Genius on November 5, 2026.

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