Cryptogram vs PhotoToPuzzle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Cryptogram
Read full descriptionHide full description
Cryptogram is a captivating puzzle game that tests players' ability to decode cryptograms. The application includes a tutorial to help users learn the gameplay, which can be accessed anytime for reference. The main menu displays four global levels, each containing progressively more difficult sublevels that unlock sequentially. Each challenge involves an encrypted message where letters are replaced by numbers, and hints are available either for purchase or as rewards for consecutive wins. Players can earn achievements by completing various levels and tasks, encouraging continued engagement. The game features different themes, such as quotes from famous personalities, song lyrics, and motivational sayings. Additionally, players can monitor their statistics, including IQ, levels completed, and total play time. The app also offers a Champions League feature and options to share decoded quotes. The free version provides access to the first 10 levels, while the PRO version opens all levels, offers unlimited gameplay, and allows theme customization. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases: 1 week: 4.99 USD; 1 month: 12.99 USD; 1 year: 39.99 USD; Lifetime: 59.99 USD; Privacy Policy Link: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/cryptogrammind-privacy-policy/f29dec76-50f6-4cdd-b783-9fbcea78d0dd/privacy Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PhotoToPuzzle
Read full descriptionHide full description
PhotoToPuzzle turns your own photos into playable puzzles, entirely on your phone. Pick a picture from your library or snap a new one, crop the square you love, and it shuffles into a grid you solve at your own pace. It works fully offline and keeps every photo on your device. HOW IT WORKS - Choose a photo from your gallery or take one with the camera. - Crop to the square you want, or skip cropping and use the full frame. - Tap two tiles to swap them, or drag one onto another. - Fewer moves and a faster time earn more stars, up to three. FIVE DIFFICULTIES - 3x3 Easy, a warm-up. - 4x4 Classic, the sweet spot. - 5x5 Focused, for flow. - 6x6 Expert, for serious solvers. - 7x7 Master, the grandmaster grid. DAILY AND WEEKLY CHALLENGES - Every day, everyone gets the same shuffle. Use your own photo and solve the arrangement your friends solve. - Weekly challenges bring a bigger grid that resets each Monday. - Solve on consecutive days to build a streak, and watch your best streak grow. CHALLENGE A FRIEND - Every solve gives you a short challenge code. - Send it and your friend replays the exact same shuffle with their own photo. - The code never contains any image data. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - 11 achievements to unlock. - Detailed stats: total solves, time played, stars, best time, fewest moves, and per-difficulty breakdowns. - A gallery of every puzzle you have solved, with search, sorting, and personal bests. - Save several puzzles in progress and pick up right where you left off. MADE TO FEEL GOOD - 6 color themes, plus System, Light, and Dark modes and a custom accent. - Zen mode hides the timer and move counter when you want a calm solve. - Subtle haptics on every swap and solve. - Accessibility built in: high contrast, reduce motion, and clear labels throughout. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - 100% on-device. Your photos never leave your phone. - Fully offline, no account required. - No analytics, no cloud sync, no uploads. - No ads, no trackers, no in-app purchases. ABOUT THE AUTHOR PhotoToPuzzle is developed by POLPROG, a Polish technology company creating browser extensions, web applications, and mobile apps with a focus on privacy. Website: https://polprog.pl/ PhotoToPuzzle product page: https://polprog.pl/apps/phototopuzzle/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhotoToPuzzle at none against Cryptogram's 5. Cryptogram's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cryptogram sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PhotoToPuzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cryptogram ships an update every 5 days, PhotoToPuzzle monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cryptogram | PhotoToPuzzle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 556 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rory Wilkes | Damian Skrzynski |
In-app purchases
Cryptogram
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
PhotoToPuzzle
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cryptogram free?
Is PhotoToPuzzle free?
Do Cryptogram or PhotoToPuzzle have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cryptogram or PhotoToPuzzle?
Other comparisons















