Comparison

Go Cryptic vs ColorSweeper

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

Head to head
About

Go Cryptic

Features
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Go Cryptic challenges you to solve cryptic clues against the clock. Leant to solve, get better everyday. Each day gives you two clues — one easy and one hard. Use hints wisely, solve quickly, and climb the leaderboards. Beat the clock to earn maximum points Streak indicator Optional hints to help you crack trickier clues Play head-to-head in real time Leaderboards — compete with players worldwide, create and join groups to compete against your friends, family and colleagues Submit clues and see your clue featured as clue of the day Go Cryptic brings classic cryptic puzzle-solving into a fast, competitive format you can play anytime. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ColorSweeper

A relaxing logic puzzle game where you use number clues to fill grids with color and reveal hidden patterns. It offers a calm focus experience inspired by classic puzzle games, with no timers or pressure, perfect for daily brain training.

Highlights
  • Color logic puzzles
  • Number clue system
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • No time limits
  • Daily brain training
  • Progress tracking
  • Minimalist visuals
Features
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A Fresh Logic Puzzle with Colors & Numbers Welcome to ColorSweeper, a relaxing puzzle game where numbers guide every move. Use number clues to color the grid, reveal hidden patterns, and solve satisfying logic puzzles one step at a time. Whether you're a fan of Minesweeper, Nonogram (Picross), Sudoku, or other brain games, ColorSweeper offers a fresh puzzle experience that's easy to learn and rewarding to master. Relax, think, and solve at your own pace. ■ How to Play • Use number clues to determine how each tile should be colored. • Solve every puzzle using logic and deduction. • No timers. No pressure. Just relaxing puzzle gameplay. ■ A Satisfying Puzzle Experience • Watch each puzzle gradually come to life with color. • Stay focused with a clean, intuitive interface. • Enjoy the rewarding feeling of solving every board. ■ New Rules, Endless Challenges • Discover new logic rules and puzzle mechanics as you progress. • Every chapter introduces fresh ways to think and solve. • Play everything from quick beginner puzzles to challenging 10×10 brain teasers. ■ Perfect for Puzzle Lovers • Fans of logic puzzles, number puzzles, and brain games. • Players looking for a relaxing puzzle game without time pressure. • Anyone who enjoys daily puzzles and satisfying problem-solving. • Family-friendly gameplay that's easy for everyone to enjoy. ■ Daily Challenges & More • Unlock achievements as you complete puzzles. • Compete with players around the world in the Daily Challenge. • Test your speed in Time Attack and climb the rankings. ■ Join the Community Instagram https://www.instagram.com/colorsweeper/ Discord https://discord.gg/rTWG9nGQRf/ Download ColorSweeper today and discover a relaxing puzzle game that combines colors, numbers, and logic in a whole new way. ■ Permissions ■ The following permissions are required to use certain in-game features. Required Permissions: None Optional Permissions: Notifications, Photos (Used to save screenshots)

Screenshots

Go Cryptic4 screens
ColorSweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Go Cryptic at none against ColorSweeper's shown. Go Cryptic also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Go Cryptic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ColorSweeper sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Go Cryptic ships an update every 2 days, ColorSweeper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Go Cryptic versus ColorSweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGo CrypticColorSweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (444 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—444 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB389 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDavid HoldenCom2uS Holdings Corporation

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Go Cryptic

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year
9 purchases

ColorSweeper

One-time9
  • 0.29 Pack$0.29
  • 0.99 Pack$0.99
  • 1.99 Pack$1.99
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  • 3.99 Pack$3.99
  • 4.99 Pack$4.99
  • 7.99 Pack$7.99
  • 9.99 Pack$9.99
  • 19.99 Pack$19.99
  • 49.99 Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Go Cryptic free?
Go Cryptic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ColorSweeper free?
ColorSweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Go Cryptic or ColorSweeper have ads?
ColorSweeper shows ads; Go Cryptic does not.
Which is updated more often, Go Cryptic or ColorSweeper?
Go Cryptic ships an update every 2 days, and ColorSweeper fortnightly. Most recently, Go Cryptic was updated on September 6, 2026 and ColorSweeper on September 25, 2026.

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