Decipher vs Cryptogram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decipher
Engage your mind with encrypted messages and famous quotes. This game tests your logic, vocabulary, and pattern recognition by having you crack substitution ciphers.
- Solve encrypted messages
- Crack substitution ciphers
- Test logic and vocabulary
- Improve pattern recognition
- Play with famous quotes
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Crack hidden quotes, one letter at a time. Decipher turns quotes and lyrics into cryptogram puzzles. Each number represents a letter. Spot familiar words, follow repeating patterns, and piece together the message. • Solve quote and lyric puzzles across multiple difficulty levels. • Take on the Daily Challenge and build your streak. • Earn XP, level up, and unlock Game Center achievements. • Track your solve times, success rate, and personal bests. • Use hints when you need a nudge. • Save an unfinished puzzle and return to it later. • Play with light or dark themes and adjustable text sizes. Start with a few revealed letters. See how far your logic takes you. Decipher includes ads and optional purchases for hints and removing ads. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Cryptogram
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Decode inspiring quotes from history's greatest minds in this classic word puzzle game. Each puzzle presents a famous quote hidden behind a substitution cipher — every letter has been replaced with a number. Use logic and pattern recognition to crack the code and reveal the wisdom within. Features: - Hundreds of hand-curated quotes from world-renowned authors, thinkers, and leaders - Clean, distraction-free design built for focus - Helpful hints when you're stuck — tap the lightbulb to reveal a letter - Three strikes and you're out — stay sharp! - Progress saved automatically so you can pick up where you left off Whether you're a seasoned puzzle solver or new to cryptograms, every level is a satisfying challenge. Train your brain, discover timeless wisdom, and keep your streak alive. Can you crack the code?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptogram at none against Decipher's 3. Decipher's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Decipher sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cryptogram asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Decipher | Cryptogram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Errand Labs, LLC | Tamas Csaki |
In-app purchases
Decipher
- 10 Hints$1.99
- Decipher Remove Ads$4.99
- 50 Hints$4.99
Cryptogram
No in-app purchases









