Comparison

Decodex vs Letter Tangle

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

Letter Tangle

Unscramble letters to solve themed word puzzles. Connect letters between words to reveal answers and uncover the puzzle's theme. Enjoy hundreds of handcrafted levels at your own pace, with hints available when needed.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Daily Mini puzzles
  • Hint system
  • No timers
  • Offline play
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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A cryptic title. A few scattered letters. Can you fill in the rest? You’ll be pulling your hair out one minute and celebrating when the answer finally clicks! Letter Tangle™ is a challenging, ad-free word puzzle game with handcrafted puzzles you can solve at your own pace. HOW IT WORKS Every puzzle has a theme to uncover. Use the title and the letters already on the board to figure out the answers. But the words aren’t independent. When neighboring answers have letters in common, those letters are connected by a line. Solve one word and you might reveal the letter you need to crack another. Sometimes the theme clicks right away. Sometimes one answer is all it takes for the whole puzzle to fall into place. FEATURES • Hundreds of handcrafted levels • A new Daily Mini each day • Hints when you get stuck • No timers — solve at your own pace • Play offline • No ads at all If you enjoy crosswords, word association, or logic puzzles, Letter Tangle offers a new kind of challenge. PLAY FREE Play the first 40 levels for free. If you want more, unlock the full game with a one-time purchase — including all current and future levels.

Screenshots

Decodex4 screens
Letter Tangle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Decodex at 5.0 against Letter Tangle's 4.7. Decodex also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Letter Tangle's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Letter Tangle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Decodex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Letter Tangle has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decodex ships an update every 2 days, Letter Tangle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Decodex versus Letter Tangle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecodexLetter Tangle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings319 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAron CsatlosBerry Duo LLC

Customer experience

Decodex

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Letter Tangle

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

Letter Tangle

One-time4
  • Small Hint Pack$0.99
  • Medium Hint Pack$2.99
  • Unlock Full Game$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Large Hint Pack$6.99

Questions

Is Decodex free?
Decodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Letter Tangle free?
Letter Tangle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Decodex or Letter Tangle?
Decodex is rated higher. Decodex averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Letter Tangle averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.
Do Decodex or Letter Tangle have ads?
Neither Decodex nor Letter Tangle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decodex or Letter Tangle?
Decodex ships an update every 2 days, and Letter Tangle every 3 days. Most recently, Decodex was updated on October 24, 2026 and Letter Tangle on October 20, 2026.

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