Comparison

Cryptograms vs CrosSolve

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

Head to head
About

Cryptograms

Engage in challenging cryptogram puzzles that test your code-breaking and vocabulary skills. Decode encoded messages, from famous quotes to witty phrases, by spotting patterns and unraveling hidden language. Offers progressive difficulty and a helpful hint system for an engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Classic cryptogram puzzles
  • Modern, intuitive interface
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Helpful hint system
  • Logical thinking exercises
  • Vocabulary enhancement
Features
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Ready for the ultimate brain workout? Master our addictive cryptogram puzzles that challenge your code-breaking skills and vocabulary in exciting new ways.
 Unlike ordinary word games or letter puzzles, our cryptograms transform famous quotes and witty phrases into cleverly encoded messages. Decode each substitution cipher by spotting patterns and unraveling the hidden language behind the symbols.
 Key Features: - Classic cryptoquote puzzles with a modern, intuitive interface - Progressive difficulty levels from beginner to cryptography expert - Hint system that helps without spoiling the satisfaction of solving Exercise your logical thinking, pattern recognition, and vocabulary simultaneously. Perfect for word puzzle enthusiasts, mystery lovers, or anyone who enjoys the thrill of cracking secret codes. Download today and start your journey into the fascinating world of cryptogram solving!

About

CrosSolve

Features
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Welcome to Crossolve: Crack the Code, the ultimate cryptogram puzzle game designed to test your logic, train your brain, and uncover words of wisdom! In Crossolve, every level is a secret cipher waiting to be broken. Each letter in the hidden message has been substituted with another. Your mission is to use pattern recognition, deductive logic, and vocabulary to decipher the code and reveal the hidden text. Whether you are a daily crossword solver, a sudoku master, or just someone looking for a fun mental workout, Crossolve offers hours of brain-teasing entertainment. CORE FEATURES: • THE STARTER PACK: Perfect for beginners! Learn the ropes with a massive collection of easy, classic cryptograms. Work your way through 5 unique phases to master the art of decryption. • GENIUS MINDS: Ready for a real challenge? Save up your coins to unlock this premium master pack and decode inspiring, profound quotes from history’s greatest thinkers, philosophers, and leaders. • EARN REWARDS: Successfully cracking a code isn't just satisfying—it pays! Earn coins for every puzzle you solve and use them to unlock new phases and premium content. • SMART HINTS: Stuck on a tough word or a tricky letter combination? Use your hints to reveal the correct letter and keep your streak alive. Use your dedicated hint lightbulbs or spend your hard-earned coins to get a quick boost. • BEAUTIFUL DESIGN: Enjoy a sleek, modern, distraction-free dark mode interface that lets you focus entirely on solving the puzzle. Download Crossolve today, sharpen your mind, and see if you have what it takes to crack the code! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cryptograms3 screens
CrosSolve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Cryptograms at 3 against CrosSolve's 1. Cryptograms also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cryptograms sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CrosSolve sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cryptograms versus CrosSolve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptogramsCrosSolve
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFrostbyte Entertainment LLCosman Yildiz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cryptograms

One-time3
  • 20 Hints + 20 Magnets$1.99
  • 50 Hints + 50 Magnets$3.99
  • Ad Free$4.99
6 purchases

CrosSolve

One-time6
  • Hint Pack 1: 25 Hints$0.99
  • CoinsPack 1: 500 Coins$0.99
  • Hint Packages 2: 75 Hints$1.99
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  • Coins Pack 2: 1,200 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Coins Pack 3: 3500 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Cryptograms free?
Cryptograms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrosSolve free?
CrosSolve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cryptograms or CrosSolve have ads?
Both Cryptograms and CrosSolve show ads.

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