Scripture Cipher vs Classic Maelstrom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scripture Cipher
Engage with Bible study through a unique puzzle experience. Decode encrypted verses using cryptographic techniques to reveal hidden messages and deepen your understanding of Scripture. Features multiple difficulty levels, a smart hint system, and progress tracking.
- Encrypted Bible verse puzzles
- Classic cryptographic techniques
- Three difficulty settings
- Smart hint system
- Progress tracking
- Multiple user profiles
- Offline play
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Scripture Cipher transforms Bible study into an engaging puzzle experience. Decode encrypted verses using classic cryptographic techniques and uncover the timeless wisdom of Scripture one letter at a time. Each puzzle presents a Bible verse disguised by a cipher. Your mission: crack the code and reveal the hidden message. As you solve each puzzle, you'll find yourself reading and re-reading verses. HOW IT WORKS Every verse is encrypted. Study letter patterns, identify common words, and use logic to decode each verse. When you're stuck, hints are available to help you along. FAMILY FRIENDLY Create multiple user profiles on a single device. Each family member gets their own progress tracking, difficulty preferences, and puzzle history. Perfect for parents and children to enjoy together. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Three difficulty settings for all skill levels • Smart hint system when you need a nudge • Progress tracking across all puzzles • Multiple user profiles per device • Downloadable puzzle packs • Works offline after download • Clean, distraction-free interface PERFECT FOR • Daily devotional time • Personal Scripture memorization • Anyone who loves word puzzles PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. Scripture Cipher doesn't collect personal information or require an account. Just download and play.
Classic Maelstrom
Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade shooter with classic pixel graphics and authentic sounds. Enjoy cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, along with modern touch and controller support. Discover hidden secrets and challenge yourself with unique game modes.
- Fast-action gameplay
- Classic pixel graphics
- Original sounds
- Cooperative multiplayer
- Competitive multiplayer
- Mobile touch controls
- Game controller support
- Kid Mode
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Maelstrom is a licensed open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh by Ambrosia Software, Inc. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds. In addition to being a faithful reproduction of the original game, this version adds game controller support, mobile touch controls, and both cooperative and competitive multiplayer action. Features: Kid Mode Clicking the "kid mode" icon next to the play button will enable an easier play mode which will add the retro-thruster prize and automatically shield you as long as shields are available - but beware the Shenobi ships! Their shots will not trigger the automatic defensive systems. Achievements and high scores are not available while in this mode. Multiplayer You can host or join a multiplayer game from the main menu. Up to three players can play at once, and they can be any combination of other players on the local network, and connected controllers. Easter Eggs The classic easter eggs from the original game are all there, and it's up to you to find them...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Classic Maelstrom at Free against Scripture Cipher's $1.99. Classic Maelstrom also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). Scripture Cipher's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads 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
Classic Maelstrom is free to download; Scripture Cipher costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scripture Cipher against 5.0 for Classic Maelstrom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Cipher has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Scripture Cipher ships an update every 3 days, Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scripture Cipher | Classic Maelstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Woodring | Sam Lantinga |
In-app purchases
Scripture Cipher
No in-app purchases
Classic Maelstrom
No in-app purchases
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