# Cryptogram Pro vs Cipher Genius

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Pro | Cipher Genius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-pro-word-puzzle/id6741758197/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-genius/id6753089895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IsCool Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/567562644) | [Smartphone Design Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/298734749) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-pro-word-puzzle/id6741758197)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints Pack S | $1.09 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lives | $1.09 | one-time |
| 1st Purchase Offer | $2.29 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.49 | one-time |
| Hints Pack M | $4.49 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.49 | one-time |
| 30-day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hints Pack L | $9.99 | one-time |


### Cipher Genius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-genius/id6753089895)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Food & Drink | $3.99 | one-time |
| Music | $3.99 | one-time |
| Humor & Wit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Word Play | $3.99 | one-time |
| Geography & Travel | $3.99 | one-time |
| Quotations | $3.99 | one-time |
| History & Legends | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nature & Science | $3.99 | one-time |
| Young At Heart | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Collection | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*