Comparison

Cipher Command vs Enigmix

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

Head to head
About

Cipher Command

Immerse yourself in WWII codebreaking. Decrypt authentic historical messages using real encryption techniques, from Caesar shifts to the Enigma machine. Learn about wartime operations and advance through ranks as you master cryptanalysis.

Highlights
  • Decrypt 7 historical cipher types
  • 30+ WWII-themed missions
  • Interactive cipher wheel
  • Learn historical context
  • Progress through ranks
  • Frequency analysis tools
Features
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Step into the shoes of a Bletchley Park codebreaker. Cipher Command is an immersive puzzle game where you decrypt authentic World War II cipher messages using historical encryption techniques. CRACK REAL CIPHERS Master seven historically accurate cipher systems — from the classic Caesar shift to the legendary Enigma machine. Each puzzle uses a real encryption method employed during wartime operations. 30+ HISTORICAL MISSIONS Decode intercepted messages spanning D-Day preparations, Pacific Theater intelligence, Eastern Front communications, and Cold War-era signals. Every mission is grounded in real historical events. INTERACTIVE CIPHER WHEEL Spin the beautifully crafted Caesar dial to decrypt messages letter by letter. Tap individual cipher letters, rotate the wheel, and watch the plaintext emerge — no shortcuts, just pure codebreaking skill. LEARN AS YOU PLAY Each mission briefing provides historical context about the operation, the cipher technique, and the stakes. The built-in Codex reference covers every cipher type with examples and history. EARN YOUR RANK Progress from Unclassified to Most Secret difficulty levels. Collect achievement badges as you hone your cryptanalysis skills and rise through the ranks. FAIR BY DESIGN No ads. No energy meters. No subscriptions. The opening missions are free, and each historical theater is a one-time purchase you keep forever. FEATURES - 7 cipher types: Caesar, Substitution, Rail Fence, Vigenere, Playfair, ADFGVX, Enigma - 30+ missions across 4 historical theaters - Interactive cipher wheel with tactile feedback - Guided tutorial for new codebreakers - Frequency analysis and substitution mapping tools - Historical briefings and outcome reveals - Achievement badge collection - Atmospheric radio voice narration - Dark parchment-themed UI inspired by wartime documents

About

Enigmix

Features
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Crack one cipher a day. Enigmix gives you a single handcrafted codebreaking puzzle every day — the same puzzle for everyone, worldwide. Decode the hidden quote by figuring out which letter stands for which. No timers pressuring you, no endless feed. Just you and the code. HOW IT WORKS A famous quote has been encrypted. Tap a scrambled letter, guess what it really stands for, and watch every matching letter fall into place. Use letter frequency, common words, and a bit of intuition to crack the whole thing. Solve it clean for the top score. SIX WAYS TO ENCRYPT Every day rotates through a different family of classic ciphers — Caesar shifts, Atbash mirrors, keyword substitutions, full monoalphabetic swaps, symbol codes, and Polybius squares. Sundays bring a random hard cipher to start off the week. BUILD YOUR STREAK Solve every day to grow your streak. Earn XP and chase three fresh quests daily. Miss a day? A streak freeze has your back. PLAY YOUR WAY - One free daily puzzle, forever - Practice mode to sharpen your skills between dailies - Full VoiceOver support and Dynamic Type - Game Center leaderboards and achievements - iCloud sync keeps your progress on every device - Share your solve grid without spoiling the answer ENIGMIX PRO (optional) A one-time purchase removes all ads, unlocks unlimited practice, opens the full archive of past dailies, and gives you 2 built-in hints a day. The daily puzzle is always free either way — Pro just removes the ads and limits. No account required. No tracking demanded. No pay-to-win. Just a good puzzle, every single day. Sharpen your mind. Crack the code. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cipher Command4 screens
Enigmix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cipher Command at none against Enigmix's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cipher Command sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Enigmix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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Cipher Command versus Enigmix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipher CommandEnigmix
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDaniel McCarthyDadMadeAnApp LLC

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Cipher Command

One-time7
  • Battle of the Atlantic$2.99
  • Pacific Theatre$2.99
  • D-Day$2.99
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  • Eastern Front$2.99
  • Premium Puzzles$3.99
  • Cold War$3.99
  • Complete Campaign$7.99
1 purchases

Enigmix

One-time1
  • Enigmix Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Cipher Command free?
Cipher Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Enigmix free?
Enigmix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cipher Command or Enigmix have ads?
Enigmix shows ads; Cipher Command does not.

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