# Simply Cryptic vs Magic Flow!

The clearest difference is price: Magic Flow! at Free against Simply Cryptic's $0.99. Magic Flow! also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). Simply Cryptic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Magic Flow! is free to download; Simply Cryptic costs $0.99 up front. Magic Flow! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Simply Cryptic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simply Cryptic against 5.0 for Magic Flow!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Simply Cryptic ships an update every 2 months, Magic Flow! daily. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply Cryptic | Magic Flow! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-cryptic/id6757966051/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-flow/id6787488894/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Violet Rome LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380299557) | [FUTURE SIGHT - SIMULATION TECHNOLOGIES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462956839) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply Cryptic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-cryptic/id6757966051)

A cryptic crossword-inspired word game designed for quick, satisfying solves on mobile. It offers an accessible entry point to cryptic clues with optional explanations to help users learn the wordplay. Enjoy multiple difficulty levels and offline play.

**Highlights:** Cryptic clue solving, Optional clue explanations, Multiple difficulty packs, Offline play, Clean mobile design, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic Flow!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-flow/id6787488894)

Embark on a colorful puzzle adventure with a young potion maker and her owl. Strategically sort potions, clear boards, and complete delightful picture puzzles. Overcome unique obstacles and enjoy smooth, satisfying gameplay with magical surprises.

**Highlights:** Colorful potion sorting puzzles, Challenging levels with unique obstacles, Pixel-art picture board designs, Special themed events, Smooth animations and satisfying effects, Clever strategy and puzzle-solving

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fail Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 10000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| Coins 50000 | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply Cryptic free?

Simply Cryptic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Flow! free?

Magic Flow! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simply Cryptic or Magic Flow!?

Simply Cryptic and Magic Flow! are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Simply Cryptic or Magic Flow! have ads?

Magic Flow! shows ads; Simply Cryptic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simply Cryptic or Magic Flow!?

Simply Cryptic ships an update every 2 months, and Magic Flow! daily. Most recently, Simply Cryptic was updated on September 17, 2026 and Magic Flow! on September 25, 2026.

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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.*