Comparison

PlaySimple Cryptogram vs Word Solitaire Now!

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

Head to head
About

PlaySimple Cryptogram

Engage in a word logic puzzle game where you decode encrypted messages by substituting letters. With varying difficulty levels and diverse categories, it offers a stimulating challenge for puzzle enthusiasts of all kinds.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of engaging cryptogram puzzles
  • Puzzles from diverse categories
  • Intuitive and straightforward gameplay
  • Hints and letter reveal assistance
  • Daily new puzzle challenges
Features
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Dive into the world of cryptography with Cryptogram by PlaySimple, the ultimate puzzle game that challenges your wits and sharpens your mind! Whether you're a seasoned puzzle enthusiast or a curious newcomer, Cryptogram offers an engaging and satisfying experience that will keep you hooked. In this thrilling game, you’ll decode a series of encrypted messages by substituting letters to reveal hidden phrases and quotes. With a variety of difficulty levels, Cryptogram caters to all skill levels, ensuring a fun and stimulating challenge for everyone. Features: - Engaging Puzzles: Solve hundreds of cryptograms with varying difficulty to test your deduction skills. - Diverse Categories: Decode messages from a wide range of categories, including famous quotes, historical facts, and amusing sayings. - Intuitive Gameplay: Simple and straightforward mechanics make it easy to jump in and start decoding. - Hints and Assistance: Stuck on a puzzle? Use hints and reveal letters to help you crack the code and keep the fun going. - Daily Challenges: Enjoy new puzzles every day and keep your brain active with daily cryptogram challenges. Join the millions of players who have embraced the thrill of cracking codes and unlocking secrets. Download Cryptogram by PlaySimple today and start your journey into the fascinating world of cryptography!

About

Word Solitaire Now!

This app combines classic solitaire mechanics with word puzzle challenges. Arrange and match word cards to clear the board, offering a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience for adults. Enjoy hundreds of levels with increasing difficulty, playable at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Solitaire and word puzzle fusion
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Rising difficulty
  • No time limits
  • Smart logic challenges
Features
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Word Solitaire Now! blends the calming flow of classic solitaire with the brain-boosting fun of vocabulary word puzzles. This modern, addictive word game for adults and thinkers is your next words journey. Arrange word cards, match them to the right categories, and clear the board in as few moves as possible. Every move counts: plan ahead, spot connections, and place each word perfectly. Whether you want to unwind or challenge your mind, Word Solitaire Now! delivers a clean, elegant puzzle experience that grows with your skill. Features: - A creative fusion of solitare + word puzzle gameplay - Hundreds of handcrafted levels with rising difficulty - Smart logic & vocabulary challenges - No time limits — play at your own pace (Free to play!) - Satisfying progression for casual and expert players Ready to test your mind? Play Word Solitaire Now! and discover the joy of sorting words with strategy and style.

Screenshots

PlaySimple Cryptogram4 screens
Word Solitaire Now!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Word Solitaire Now! at 43% against PlaySimple Cryptogram's 27%. PlaySimple Cryptogram's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, 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. PlaySimple Cryptogram sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Word Solitaire Now! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlaySimple Cryptogram holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 30K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of PlaySimple Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 43% of Word Solitaire Now!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaySimple Cryptogram ships an update fortnightly, Word Solitaire Now! weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
PlaySimple Cryptogram versus Word Solitaire Now!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaySimple CryptogramWord Solitaire Now!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (26K ratings) — better4.7 (30K ratings)
Positive reviews27.2% of reviews43.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26K30K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#70#41 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB396 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPlaySimple Games Pte LtdArrowise Studio

Customer experience

PlaySimple Cryptogram

All ratings25,212 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive27.2%
Neutral14.8%
Negative58.0%

Word Solitaire Now!

All ratings29,679 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews741 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral18.5%
Negative38.1%

Bugs and requests

PlaySimple Cryptogram

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App randomly closes and loses progress
  • Overheating issues on some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to enlarge letters
  • Improved ad experience

Word Solitaire Now!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

PlaySimple Cryptogram

One-time16
  • 300 Coins$0.99
  • Ladder Deal 1$0.99
  • Timed Deal 1$1.99
Show 13 more
  • Skip'its Pack$2.49
  • 1000 Coins$2.99
  • Hint Pack$2.99
  • Fail Offer$3.99
  • Basic Pack$3.99
  • Puzzle Screen Burst Hint 2$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Big Hints Pack$5.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$9.99
  • Value Pack$9.99
  • Timed Deal 3$9.99
  • Big Skip'its Pack$9.99
  • Ultimate Pack$24.99
13 purchases

Word Solitaire Now!

One-time13
  • No Ads Offer 1$0.99
  • No Ads Offer 2$1.99
  • Magic Offer 1$1.99
Show 10 more
  • Theme Offer2$1.99
  • Theme Offer1$2.99
  • Learning Pack$4.99
  • Magic Offer 2$4.99
  • No Ads Offer 4$6.99
  • Remove Ads!$9.99
  • Magic Offer 3$11.99
  • Magic Offer 4$24.99
  • Magic Offer 5$49.99
  • Magic Offer 6$99.99

Questions

Is PlaySimple Cryptogram free?
PlaySimple Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Solitaire Now! free?
Word Solitaire Now! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlaySimple Cryptogram or Word Solitaire Now!?
PlaySimple Cryptogram is rated higher. PlaySimple Cryptogram averages 4.9 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Word Solitaire Now! averages 4.7 from 30K ratings.
Do PlaySimple Cryptogram or Word Solitaire Now! have ads?
Both PlaySimple Cryptogram and Word Solitaire Now! show ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaySimple Cryptogram or Word Solitaire Now!?
PlaySimple Cryptogram ships an update fortnightly, and Word Solitaire Now! weekly. Most recently, PlaySimple Cryptogram was updated on October 29, 2026 and Word Solitaire Now! on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, PlaySimple Cryptogram or Word Solitaire Now!?
PlaySimple Cryptogram currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Word Solitaire Now! at #41. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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