Comparison

Cryptogram vs Tracewing

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

Head to head
About

Cryptogram

Read full description

Our app offers an engaging way to challenge your mind by solving cryptogram puzzles based on well-known quotes. With three difficulty settings, randomly selected quotes, and a sleek dark interface, it provides an enjoyable puzzle experience for beginners and experienced players alike. Users can monitor their progress through detailed statistics and unlock achievements as they complete puzzles. The free version includes access to all difficulty levels, three lives per puzzle, and five hints to help solve challenging codes. Premium access provides unlimited lives and hints, along with exclusive daily challenges that introduce a new puzzle to enjoy each day. Whether you enjoy solving puzzles occasionally or love deciphering coded messages, our app combines entertainment, logical thinking, and mental stimulation in one convenient experience. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases: 1 week - $4.99 1 month - $12.99 1 year - $39.99 Lifetime - $59.99 Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19CrcwFCGHZYpbrgW-Ev2elF6CBFaOvmz2ljV7jB8Qlo/edit?usp=sharing

About

Tracewing

Unwind with a calming word puzzle where tracing letters reveals beautiful art. Solve themed words to paint hidden shapes, with no timers or pressure. Enjoy a daily puzzle and a gallery of hand-crafted designs.

Highlights
  • Trace words to paint art
  • No timers or pressure
  • Daily puzzles
  • Gallery of hand-crafted shapes
  • Turn art into wallpapers
  • Calming museum-inspired design
Features
Read full description

Tracewing is a word search game where every puzzle is a picture: trace hidden words across hexagon letter tiles, and each word you find paints part of the shape. There is no timer, no lives and no way to fail, so each puzzle is yours to finish at your own pace. • 1,340 free levels across 20 themes, with 100 shapes to reveal • Seasonal events with new pictures to paint: All Hallows' Exhibition in October and The Winter Exhibition in December, 47 shapes in all. Event pictures stay in the game after the season • A new daily picture, with streak gifts and a Gallery that fills with shapes over time • The Private Collection: 4 extra wings with 264 levels and 33 more shapes, as an in-app purchase or earned by finishing the free campaign • Plays offline, no wifi needed • Hints that reveal the next letter • Free to play, with optional in-app purchases and ads. Remove Ads is available. Privacy Policy: https://www.lemonsharkgames.com/privacy

Screenshots

Cryptogram4 screens
Tracewing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cryptogram at none against Tracewing's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Cryptogram sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Tracewing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptogram ships an update every 2 months, Tracewing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cryptogram versus Tracewing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptogramTracewing
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmma WilsonLemonshark Games Inc.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cryptogram

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-NoTrial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
10 purchases

Tracewing

One-time10
  • The Welcome Basket$2.99
  • Curator's Bundle$5.99
  • The Private Collection$5.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • Remove Ads + Coin Chest$9.99
  • Gallery Bundle$12.99
  • 5,500 Coins – Chest$19.99
  • Patron's Bundle$24.99
  • 15,000 Coins – Vault$49.99
  • 34,000 Coins – Trove$99.99

Questions

Is Cryptogram free?
Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tracewing free?
Tracewing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cryptogram or Tracewing have ads?
Tracewing shows ads; Cryptogram does not.
Which is updated more often, Cryptogram or Tracewing?
Cryptogram ships an update every 2 months, and Tracewing every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on November 8, 2026 and Tracewing on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons