Comparison

Cipher vs Color Blend Puzzle

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

Head to head
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/

About

Color Blend Puzzle

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HueBloom is a color-blending puzzle game built on the traditional colors of Japan. Pick colors and mix them so the result closes in on the target. Four seasons and 48 stages in all let you experience Japan's beautiful traditional palette. โ–  How to play Tap the colors lined up along the bottom of the screen to select them, then blend them to approach the target color. The closer the match, the more stars you earn. โ–  Features - Spring, summer, fall and winter, 12 stages each (48 stages in all) - 40 traditional Japanese colors including cherry-blossom pink, indigo, fall-foliage red and amber - Realistic color mixing based on the CIE Lab color space - A color field guide to collect and enjoy - A relaxing puzzle experience โ–  Learn the traditional colors of Japan Clear a stage and its traditional color is registered in your color field guide. You can check the color's name, its English name, RGB values and more. Aim to complete all 40! โ–  Hints Stuck? The hint feature gives you advice toward the target color. You can also add extra moves or take another run at the stage.

Screenshots

Cipher4 screens
Color Blend Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cipher at none against Color Blend Puzzle's shown. Cipher also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Color Blend Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cipher ships an update every 6 days, Color Blend Puzzle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Cipher versus Color Blend Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipherColor Blend Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size46 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEldar TutnjicMIZOU, CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

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
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  • Cipher Pass Lifetime$34.99
1 purchases

Color Blend Puzzle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Cipher free?
Cipher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color Blend Puzzle free?
Color Blend Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cipher or Color Blend Puzzle have ads?
Color Blend Puzzle shows ads; Cipher does not.
Which is updated more often, Cipher or Color Blend Puzzle?
Cipher ships an update every 6 days, and Color Blend Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cipher was updated on October 28, 2026 and Color Blend Puzzle on October 31, 2026.

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