Comparison

The Decryptorium vs Cipher

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

Head to head
About

The Decryptorium

This app offers a challenging cryptogram experience by removing word spaces, forcing users to rely on pattern recognition. It features five distinct cipher types and curated content across various themes, with progressive difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Spaceless cryptogram puzzles
  • Five cipher types (Substitution, Caesar, Vigenère, Playfair, Rail Fence)
  • Curated content (philosophy, history, science, literature, movies)
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Themed puzzle pack collections
Features
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Ready for a real cryptogram challenge? The Decryptorium takes puzzle solving to the next level. While traditional cryptograms give you helpful spaces between words, we remove them entirely - forcing you to rely on pure pattern recognition and cipher-breaking skills. Why The Decryptorium is different: • No training wheels - Spaceless puzzles that truly test your abilities • 5 cipher types - Master Substitution, Caesar, Vigenère, Playfair, and Rail Fence • Curated content - Philosophy, history, science, literature, and movie quotes • Progressive difficulty - From beginner Caesar ciphers to expert Playfair grids • Premium collections - Download themed puzzle packs for extended play Challenge yourself with: Substitution ciphers without helpful word breaks Polyalphabetic Vigenère - keywords change the cipher throughout Playfair grids - 5×5 matrix-based encryption Rail Fence transposition - zigzag pattern ciphers Caesar rotation - letter shifting with no spaces to guide you

About

Cipher

Features
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No ads during puzzles. Every day, a new encoded quote waits for you. Crack the cipher, reveal the message, keep your streak alive. Tap a coded letter. Tap what you think it means. Watch the quote unlock - one letter at a time. - Daily puzzle, fresh every day - Free play with hundreds of quotes - Earn coins, use hints when stuck - Track your streak and stats - Dark, clean design built for focus Simple to learn. Satisfying to solve. By using this app, you agree to the Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Decryptorium4 screens
Cipher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Decryptorium and Cipher are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. The Decryptorium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cipher sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The Decryptorium versus Cipher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe DecryptoriumCipher
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB46 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJames Jason EdwardsEldar Tutnjic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Decryptorium

One-time1
  • Historical Vigenère Premium$4.99
6 purchases

Cipher

Subscriptions2
  • Cipher Pass Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Cipher Pass Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time4
  • 50 Coins$0.99
  • 120 Coins$1.99
  • 300 Coins$3.99
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  • Cipher Pass Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is The Decryptorium free?
The Decryptorium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cipher free?
Cipher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Decryptorium or Cipher have ads?
Neither The Decryptorium nor Cipher shows ads.

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