Comparison

Cipher Command vs Cipher

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

Head to head
About

Cipher Command

Features
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You are an intelligence agent stationed at a secret facility. Intercepted enemy transmissions are flooding in โ€” and only you can crack them. Black Signal is a historical cryptography puzzle game that puts you inside the world of WWII code-breaking. Decrypt authentic ciphers used in real military operations, uncover classified intelligence, and learn the craft that changed the course of history. CLASSIFIED MISSIONS Work through 30 missions across three clearance levels โ€” CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET, and TOP SECRET. Each opens with a full intelligence briefing, and each solved cipher reveals what actually happened in history. 7 AUTHENTIC CIPHER SYSTEMS Every cipher was used in real military operations โ€” from the ancient Caesar shift to the legendary Enigma machine. Break them all using interactive, historically accurate decryption tools. - Caesar Cipher - Substitution Cipher - Rail Fence Cipher - Vigenere Cipher - Playfair Cipher - ADFGVX Cipher - Enigma-Inspired Cipher FEATURES - Hands-on cipher tools for every encryption type - Guided tutorials that teach real cryptanalysis - Progressive difficulty from CONFIDENTIAL to TOP SECRET - Historical context for every mission and cipher - 15 achievements from Field Agent to Master Cryptanalyst - 4 bonus mission packs: Pacific Theater, D-Day, Eastern Front, Cold War - No ads. No data collection. From Lepercon Studios โ€” Decrypt History.

About

Cipher

Features
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No ads during puzzles. Every day, a new encoded quote waits for you. Crack the cipher, reveal the message, keep your streak alive. Tap a coded letter. Tap what you think it means. Watch the quote unlock - one letter at a time. - Daily puzzle, fresh every day - Free play with hundreds of quotes - Earn coins, use hints when stuck - Track your streak and stats - Dark, clean design built for focus Simple to learn. Satisfying to solve. By using this app, you agree to the Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cipher Command4 screens
Cipher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cipher Command at every 2 days against Cipher's every 6 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Cipher Command sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Cipher sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cipher Command ships an update every 2 days, Cipher every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Cipher Command versus Cipher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipher CommandCipher
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size330 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDaniel McCarthyEldar Tutnjic

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cipher Command

One-time5
  • Pacific Theatre$2.99
  • D-Day$2.99
  • Eastern Front$2.99
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  • Premium Puzzles$3.99
  • Cold War$3.99
6 purchases

Cipher

Subscriptions2
  • Cipher Pass Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Cipher Pass Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time4
  • 50 Coins$0.99
  • 120 Coins$1.99
  • 300 Coins$3.99
Show 1 more
  • Cipher Pass Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Cipher Command free?
Cipher Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cipher free?
Cipher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cipher Command or Cipher have ads?
Neither Cipher Command nor Cipher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cipher Command or Cipher?
Cipher Command ships an update every 2 days, and Cipher every 6 days. Most recently, Cipher Command was updated on September 9, 2026 and Cipher on September 9, 2026.

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