The Forgotten Script vs CrosSolve
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Forgotten Script
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An ancient script lies scattered across forgotten ruins. Each glyph hides a letter. Each inscription hides a message. Your job: crack the cipher. The Forgotten Script is a meditative puzzle game where you decode encrypted quotes and inscriptions by mapping mysterious glyphs to letters. Start with a few revealed clues, then use logic, pattern recognition, and linguistic intuition to uncover the rest. EXPLORE THE RUINS Each run is an expedition through a series of rooms, each containing a new cipher to solve. Progress deeper, earn higher scores, and uncover increasingly complex encryptions across four difficulty levels — from Novice to Expert. DAILY CHALLENGE A new puzzle every day, the same for everyone. Compete on the daily leaderboard and build your streak. Miss a day? A free rescue is available once per month, and Pro members get a weekly streak shield. GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS Climb weekly and all-time leaderboards across three puzzle languages. Your best four runs each day count toward your standing — no need to grind endlessly. THREE PUZZLE LANGUAGES Decode ciphers in English, Turkish, and Spanish. Each language draws from its own unique bank of quotes and inscriptions, offering a fresh challenge for multilingual players. NO ADS. NO TIMERS. NO NONSENSE. The Forgotten Script respects your time. There are no advertisements, no energy systems, no wait timers. Play at your own pace, offline or online. FORGOTTEN SCRIPT PRO (Optional) A single lifetime purchase unlocks: • Expert difficulty level • Themed visual palettes — Desert Tomb, Jungle Temple, Crystal Cavern, and more • Access to past daily puzzles • Detailed stats and run history • Streak Shield — one automatic save per week The game is free to play. Pro is for those who want to go deeper. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Cipher puzzles with unique glyph alphabets • Daily challenges with global leaderboards • Four difficulty levels (Novice, Scholar, Master, Expert) • Three puzzle languages (English, Turkish, Spanish) • Streaks, achievements, and XP progression • Beautiful themed palettes for Pro members • Works fully offline — no internet required to play • Sign in with Apple or Google to sync across devices • No ads, no tracking, no analytics SDKs
CrosSolve
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Welcome to Crossolve: Crack the Code, the ultimate cryptogram puzzle game designed to test your logic, train your brain, and uncover words of wisdom! In Crossolve, every level is a secret cipher waiting to be broken. Each letter in the hidden message has been substituted with another. Your mission is to use pattern recognition, deductive logic, and vocabulary to decipher the code and reveal the hidden text. Whether you are a daily crossword solver, a sudoku master, or just someone looking for a fun mental workout, Crossolve offers hours of brain-teasing entertainment. CORE FEATURES: • THE STARTER PACK: Perfect for beginners! Learn the ropes with a massive collection of easy, classic cryptograms. Work your way through 5 unique phases to master the art of decryption. • GENIUS MINDS: Ready for a real challenge? Save up your coins to unlock this premium master pack and decode inspiring, profound quotes from history’s greatest thinkers, philosophers, and leaders. • EARN REWARDS: Successfully cracking a code isn't just satisfying—it pays! Earn coins for every puzzle you solve and use them to unlock new phases and premium content. • SMART HINTS: Stuck on a tough word or a tricky letter combination? Use your hints to reveal the correct letter and keep your streak alive. Use your dedicated hint lightbulbs or spend your hard-earned coins to get a quick boost. • BEAUTIFUL DESIGN: Enjoy a sleek, modern, distraction-free dark mode interface that lets you focus entirely on solving the puzzle. Download Crossolve today, sharpen your mind, and see if you have what it takes to crack the code! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Forgotten Script at none against CrosSolve's shown. The Forgotten Script also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. The Forgotten Script sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CrosSolve sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | The Forgotten Script | CrosSolve |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | GOKHAN OGUZ | osman Yildiz |
In-app purchases
The Forgotten Script
- Forgotten Script Pro$4.99
CrosSolve
- Hint Pack 1: 25 Hints$0.99
- CoinsPack 1: 500 Coins$0.99
- Hint Packages 2: 75 Hints$1.99
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- Coins Pack 2: 1,200 Coins$1.99
- Remove Ads$3.99
- Coins Pack 3: 3500 Coins$4.99
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