# PlaySimple Cryptogram vs Word Solitaire Now!

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PlaySimple Cryptogram | Word Solitaire Now! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsimple-cryptogram/id6741839590/reviews)** | [4.7 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-solitaire-now/id6753799160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **43.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #70 | **#41** |
| Size | 248 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189416142) | [Arrowise Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783779179) |

## What reviewers say

### PlaySimple Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsimple-cryptogram/id6741839590)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Free · Word, #85 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Timed Deal 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Screen Burst Hint 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Hints Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Timed Deal 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Skip'its Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Good for the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and loses progress
- 🔋 Battery draining issue
- 🤯 Frustrating revive mechanic
- 🤏 Small touch targets for ads

**Reported bugs**

- App randomly closes and loses progress
- Overheating issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge letters
- Improved ad experience


### Word Solitaire Now!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-solitaire-now/id6753799160)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Word, #68 Top Free · Card, #70 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Offer2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Offer1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Learning Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Magic Offer 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


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