# Cryptogram vs Cipher Munch

The clearest difference is ads: Cipher Munch at none against Cryptogram's shown. Cipher Munch also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). Cryptogram's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cipher Munch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptogram ships an update every 6 weeks, Cipher Munch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram | Cipher Munch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 136 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohan Gajjar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867174852) | [Mehra Pirzadeh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480407972) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-puzzle/id6760719525)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Saver | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Life Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Life Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Streak Keeper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


### Cipher Munch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-munch/id6773527361)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caesar Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Aristocrat K1 Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Patristocrat K1 Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Affine Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Atbash Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Knights Templar Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Patristocrat K2 Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Dancing Men Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Pigpen Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Xenocrypt Access | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram free?

Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cipher Munch free?

Cipher Munch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Cryptogram or Cipher Munch have ads?

Cryptogram shows ads; Cipher Munch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram or Cipher Munch?

Cryptogram ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cipher Munch every 3 days. Most recently, Cryptogram was updated on September 19, 2026 and Cipher Munch on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*