Comparison

PlaySimple Cryptogram vs shoong!

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

shoong!

Features
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Shoong is a simple one-tap timing game. Watch the rotating gate, wait for the opening, and fire at the perfect moment. Each run is short, but the timing window is sharp enough to make every attempt feel tense and satisfying. Play in quick sessions, chase cleaner shots, and try again when you miss the gap. Features: - Simple one-tap controls - Short arcade runs - Clean 3D toy-like visuals - Daily attempts with rewarded extra runs - Language support for English, Korean, and Japanese - No account required

Screenshots

PlaySimple Cryptogram4 screens
shoong!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: shoong! at none against PlaySimple Cryptogram's 18. shoong! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). PlaySimple Cryptogram's advantage is chart position (#67 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. shoong! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaySimple Cryptogram ships an update fortnightly, shoong! every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PlaySimple Cryptogram versus shoong!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaySimple Cryptogramshoong!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (25K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings25K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#67 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaySimple Games Pte LtdSungsoo Jung

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

shoong!

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
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  • 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
None

shoong!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlaySimple Cryptogram free?
PlaySimple Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is shoong! free?
shoong! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlaySimple Cryptogram or shoong! have ads?
Both PlaySimple Cryptogram and shoong! show ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaySimple Cryptogram or shoong!?
PlaySimple Cryptogram ships an update fortnightly, and shoong! every 3 days. Most recently, PlaySimple Cryptogram was updated on October 28, 2026 and shoong! on October 7, 2026.

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