Comparison

Cryptex vs Cryptogram

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

Head to head
About

Cryptex

Features
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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?

About

Cryptogram

Engage your mind with this word puzzle game where you decipher coded messages. Swap letters and use logic to reveal hidden quotes and sayings. Perfect for daily mental workouts and puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Decipher coded messages
  • Swap letters and use logic
  • Reveal hidden quotes
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles
  • Daily mental workout
Features
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Unlock your inner codebreaker with Cryptogram, the fun word puzzle that turns secret messages into “aha!” moments Ready to put your brain to the test? In Cryptogram, every puzzle hides a clever quote, a famous saying, or a surprising line… all scrambled in code. Your mission? Crack the cipher by swapping letters, spotting patterns, and using pure logic to reveal the hidden message. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle pro or just love a good brain teaser, Cryptogram delivers that deeply satisfying feeling when everything finally clicks. HOW IT WORKS: • Each puzzle is a coded message. • Every letter stands for another letter. • Use deduction and pattern recognition to break the cipher. • Reveal inspiring, witty, and thought-provoking quotes! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT? • Multiple difficulty levels, from relaxing to seriously challenging • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles • Clean, intuitive design for smooth gameplay • The perfect daily mental workout • That unbeatable “I cracked it!” feeling Play at your own pace, sharpen your mind, and become a true master of cryptography. If you love word games, logic puzzles, or clever quotes, Cryptogram is your next obsession. Download now and start decoding!

Screenshots

Cryptex4 screens
Cryptogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cryptex at none against Cryptogram's shown. Cryptex also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Cryptogram's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Cryptex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cryptogram sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cryptex against 5.0 for Cryptogram. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptex ships an update every 4 days, Cryptogram every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cryptex versus Cryptogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptexCryptogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB256 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTheUKDaveTwo4Tea

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cryptex

One-time1
  • Cryptex Premium$2.99
1 purchases

Cryptogram

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Cryptex free?
Cryptex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptogram free?
Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cryptex or Cryptogram?
Cryptex and Cryptogram are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Cryptex or Cryptogram have ads?
Cryptogram shows ads; Cryptex does not.
Which is updated more often, Cryptex or Cryptogram?
Cryptex ships an update every 4 days, and Cryptogram every 3 months. Most recently, Cryptex was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cryptogram on October 12, 2026.

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