# Shiftogram vs Cipher Munch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shiftogram at none against Cipher Munch's 29. Shiftogram also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Cipher Munch's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cipher Munch sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Shiftogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shiftogram against 5.0 for Cipher Munch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively.

Shiftogram ships an update every 2 weeks, Cipher Munch every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shiftogram | Cipher Munch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftogram/id6763770326/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-munch-codebusters/id6773527361/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bradley Frizzell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721811949) | [Mehra Pirzadeh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480407972) |

## What reviewers say

### Shiftogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftogram/id6763770326)

This game offers a unique 4x4 mini-crossword experience where clues are randomized. Solve the clue, then strategically drag and drop letter tiles to fit words into the grid. A new puzzle is available daily to maintain your playing streak.

**Highlights:** 4x4 mini-crossword puzzles, Randomized clue order, Drag-and-drop tile placement, Daily new puzzles, Streak building

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cipher Munch

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

This app offers a vast collection of cryptogram puzzles, featuring various classical ciphers. It's designed for both casual players and serious competitors, providing tools and practice for academic cryptography events. Enjoy quotes from famous figures while honing your code-breaking skills.

**Highlights:** Hand-crafted cryptogram puzzles, Classical cipher variety (Atbash, Caesar, Vigenère, etc.), Competition-focused practice tools, Daily streak and achievements, Offline play, Light and dark themes

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

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rail Fence Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Porta Access | $3.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| All Access (Yearly) | $39.90 | per year |
| ROT13 Volume 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ROT13 Volume 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ROT13 Volume 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ROT13 Volume 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ROT13 Volume 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ROT13 Volume 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ROT13 Volume 11 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ROT13 Volume 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ROT13 Volume 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Porta Volume 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Porta Volume 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Porta Volume 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Porta Volume 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Porta Volume 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Porta Volume 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Porta Volume 11 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shiftogram free?

Shiftogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cipher Munch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shiftogram or Cipher Munch?

Shiftogram and Cipher Munch are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Shiftogram or Cipher Munch have ads?

Neither Shiftogram nor Cipher Munch shows ads.

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

Shiftogram ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cipher Munch every 5 days. Most recently, Shiftogram was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cipher Munch on October 31, 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.*