# Minute Cryptic vs Shiftogram

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shiftogram at 100% against Minute Cryptic's 57%. Shiftogram also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Minute Cryptic's advantage is chart position (#92 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shiftogram holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Minute Cryptic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shiftogram's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minute Cryptic | Shiftogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minute-cryptic/id6751253828/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftogram/id6763770326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [minute cryptic pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771490830) | [Bradley Frizzell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721811949) |

## What reviewers say

### Minute Cryptic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minute-cryptic/id6751253828)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Word, #121 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Learn cryptic crosswords with a daily, handcrafted clue and a short video explanation. Features a hint system, progress tracking, and a beginner-friendly guide. Offers an optional membership for access to past clues, mini crosswords, and clue creation.

**Highlights:** Daily cryptic clues, Bite-sized video explanations, Hint system and letter reveals, Stats and streak tracking, Beginner-friendly 'How to Solve' guide, Access to past clue archive (membership), Mini cryptic crosswords (membership)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shiftogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftogram/id6763770326)

This game offers a unique 4x4 mini-crossword experience where clues are randomized. Solve the clue, then strategically drag and drop letter tiles to fit words into the grid. A new puzzle is available daily to maintain your playing streak.

**Highlights:** 4x4 mini-crossword puzzles, Randomized clue order, Drag-and-drop tile placement, Daily new puzzles, Streak building

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minute Cryptic free?

Minute Cryptic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shiftogram free?

Shiftogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Minute Cryptic or Shiftogram?

Shiftogram is rated higher. Minute Cryptic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Shiftogram averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Minute Cryptic or Shiftogram have ads?

Neither Minute Cryptic nor Shiftogram shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*