Secret Code vs Cryptex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Secret Code
Read full descriptionHide full description
Secret Code is a team word game to play with friends in real time. Create a game and share a code or QR code so others can join in seconds. How to play: - Two teams compete to discover their words. - A “spy” gives clues about a word and a number. - Avoid neutral words... and, above all, the “killer” word.
Cryptex
Read full descriptionHide full description
Unlock the daily Cryptex! Spin the letter wheels to transform the starting word into the target - but you can only change one letter at a time, and every step must be a real word. FEATURES • New puzzle every day at 7am • Track your daily streak • Progress bar shows you're heading the right way • Hints when you're stuck • Archive of past puzzles • Statistics and achievements to track your progress • Satisfying tactile wheel controls with haptics • iCloud sync keeps progress across devices Free to play. No ads. No account required. Upgrade to Premium for more hints and full archive access. Can you find the path?
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Secret Code at none against Cryptex's 1. Secret Code also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Cryptex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Secret Code asks for nothing beyond the download.
Secret Code ships an update every 2 days, Cryptex every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Secret Code | Cryptex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jose Manuel Malagn Alba | TheUKDave |
In-app purchases
Secret Code
No in-app purchases
Cryptex
- Cryptex Premium$2.99
