Comparison

Decodex vs Cryptogram

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

Head to head
About

Decodex

Engage in a modern take on classic cryptogram puzzles. Decipher quotes and enigma codes across diverse categories. Track your progress, build streaks, and enjoy a new challenge daily.

Highlights
  • 50+ puzzle categories
  • Daily enigma challenges
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Progress tracking and streaks
  • Substitution cipher gameplay
Features
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Step into a world of logic and ciphers. Decodex transforms classic cryptogram puzzles into a modern, addictive mobile experience. Whether you’re a fan of wordy challenges, a wordsearch enthusiast, or an enigma-solving veteran, our puzzles will sharpen your mind one quote at a time. If you enjoy the daily ritual of the NYTimes Games or the deep strategy of a crypto game, Decodex is your new favorite obsession. Key Features: - 50+ Categories: From Ancient Philosophy to Modern Wit. - Daily Enigmas: A fresh substitution cipher every single day. - Intuitive UI: Designed for effortless logic-first play. - Track Your Progress: Earn stars, build streaks, and become a master codebreaker.

About

Cryptogram

Features
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Cryptogram: Word Puzzle is a calm quote decoding game built for players who enjoy logic, vocabulary, and clever letter clues. Each puzzle gives you a hidden phrase where matching numbers represent matching letters. Study the repeated patterns, try the right letters, and reveal the full quote step by step. Play quick relaxing levels, solve the daily cryptogram, build your streak, and compare your solve time on the leaderboard. Features: - Daily cryptogram puzzles - Streaks for consistent solving - Quote-style word puzzles - Number clues for every hidden letter - Smart hints when you get stuck - Leaderboard competition - Light and dark themes - Offline-friendly normal levels - Calm word puzzle sessions Cryptogram is easy to start and satisfying to master. Early puzzles help you learn the logic, while later levels bring longer phrases, trickier patterns, and fewer obvious clues. If you enjoy word games, code breaking, cipher puzzles, quote puzzles, brain training, or relaxing logic games, Cryptogram: Word Puzzle is made for you.

Screenshots

Decodex4 screens
Cryptogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Decodex at none against Cryptogram's shown. Decodex also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). 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. Decodex sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decodex ships an update every 2 days, Cryptogram every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Decodex versus Cryptogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecodexCryptogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAron CsatlosRohan Gajjar

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Decodex

One-time4
  • Extra Hints - Small Pack$0.99
  • Extra Hints - Big Pack$1.99
  • Decodex Premium$2.99
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  • Extra Hints - Ultimate Pack$4.99
6 purchases

Cryptogram

One-time6
  • Life Boost$0.99
  • Puzzle Saver$0.99
  • Double Life Boost$0.99
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  • Mega Life Pack$0.99
  • Streak Keeper$0.99
  • Ad-Free Upgrade$0.99

Questions

Is Decodex free?
Decodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptogram free?
Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decodex or Cryptogram have ads?
Cryptogram shows ads; Decodex does not.
Which is updated more often, Decodex or Cryptogram?
Decodex ships an update every 2 days, and Cryptogram every 6 weeks. Most recently, Decodex was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cryptogram on October 6, 2026.

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