# Decipher vs Daily Wordplay

The clearest difference is rating: Decipher at 5.0 against Daily Wordplay's 3.7. Decipher also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Daily Wordplay's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Decipher sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Daily Wordplay sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Decipher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Wordplay has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Decipher ships an update monthly, Daily Wordplay every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decipher | Daily Wordplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decipher-cryptogram-puzzles/id6746736645/reviews)** | [3.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-wordplay/id6749606262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 31 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Errand Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763432057) | [Skillpoint Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447424170) |

## What reviewers say

### Decipher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decipher-cryptogram-puzzles/id6746736645)

Engage your mind with encrypted messages and famous quotes. This game tests your logic, vocabulary, and pattern recognition by having you crack substitution ciphers.

**Highlights:** Solve encrypted messages, Crack substitution ciphers, Test logic and vocabulary, Improve pattern recognition, Play with famous quotes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Decipher Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |


### Daily Wordplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-wordplay/id6749606262)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage your brain daily with a variety of word puzzles, including code-breaking, word association, and crosswords. Unlock archives and achieve daily goals to earn prizes. Share your progress with friends.

**Highlights:** Daily fresh word puzzles, Multiple game modes (Code Breaker, Word Chain, etc.), Daily Puzzle Goals and streaks, Puzzle Archives for replayability, Shareable puzzle results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass 30 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass 30 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Coin Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Massive Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decipher free?

Decipher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Daily Wordplay free?

Daily Wordplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Decipher or Daily Wordplay?

Decipher is rated higher. Decipher averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Daily Wordplay averages 3.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do Decipher or Daily Wordplay have ads?

Decipher shows ads; Daily Wordplay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Decipher or Daily Wordplay?

Decipher ships an update monthly, and Daily Wordplay every 9 days. Most recently, Decipher was updated on November 5, 2026 and Daily Wordplay on November 5, 2026.

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