Comparison

Decryptly vs PhonePlot

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

Head to head
About

Decryptly

Features
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Every letter of the alphabet hides behind a number. Your job? Crack the cipher and reveal the hidden quote. Decryptly is a fresh take on the classic cryptogram puzzle. Each level gives you an encoded quote โ€” every Aโ€“Z letter is secretly mapped to a number from 1 to 26. Use logic, pattern recognition, and a few helpful starting hints to decode the message, one letter at a time. How to play: Look for the highlighted starting letters already revealed in each puzzle. Use them as your foothold, then work outward to uncover the full quote. The more you decode, the more the picture comes together. Two difficulty modes: Easy โ€” when a starting hint is revealed, every occurrence of that letter lights up across the puzzle Hard โ€” only the single hinted position is revealed; you'll have to earn the rest Stay sharp โ€” you only get 3 mistakes Each wrong guess costs you a life. Run out and it's game over, so think before you tap. Curated quote collections: Puzzles are organized into themed groups. Complete every level in a group to unlock the next. With dozens of quotes across multiple categories, there's always a new challenge waiting. Features: Clean, distraction-free interface Unlimited puzzle groups with themed quote collections Two difficulty modes for beginners and veterans alike Letter tracking keyboard shows which letters you've placed Progress saved automatically โ€” pick up right where you left off No internet required โ€” play anywhere, anytime Whether you're a word puzzle veteran or a newcomer to cryptograms, Decryptly will sharpen your mind and reward your curiosity โ€” one decoded letter at a time.

About

PhonePlot

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A journalist is missing. Her sister hands you the only thing left: a clone of her phone. PhonePlot is one of those detective games where nothing is handed to you. No hidden object scenes, no timers. Just a phone that feels real, and a truth somebody tried to delete. WHAT YOU GET TO OPEN Explore messages, photos, audio and personal records in a phone that feels lived in. Each case has its own mix of apps and records. Inspect photos and metadata, replay recordings and follow clues to password-protected records. Audio is in English and Russian, with localized transcripts in all 15 supported languages. HOW THE CASE WORKS Connect clues across apps, compare dates and follow the evidence. Give short answers, choose options, put events in order and select supporting records. Each investigation ends with an update on what happened next. STUCK IS FINE Every question carries three clues that unlock as you go, from a nudge to a straight answer. An optional video or PhonePlot+ unlocks a clue. These are mystery games, not patience tests. Start playing for free. A weekly PhonePlot+ subscription unlocks all cases, removes ads and provides unlimited hints. You can also make a one-time purchase to unlock an individual case permanently. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your Apple Account settings. No registration is required. Stories work offline; ads and purchases require an internet connection. FOR PLAYERS WHO LIKE Crime stories told through screens, cold case podcasts, mystery games and puzzle games built on deduction rather than reflexes, and long evenings spent proving somebody wrong. Nine complete cases with 151 questions, including two new sequels: Second Draft and Open House. Available in English, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Bengali, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Arabic. PhonePlot is fiction. Every character, company, message and photograph in it was invented for this game. Terms of Use: https://games.lebedushka.com/phoneplot/terms Privacy Policy: https://games.lebedushka.com/phoneplot/privacy

Screenshots

Decryptly4 screens
PhonePlot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decryptly at none against PhonePlot's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. PhonePlot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Decryptly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Decryptly versus PhonePlot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecryptlyPhonePlot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size52 MB180 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBrian HinesLEBEDUSHKA, MCHJ XK

In-app purchases

None

Decryptly

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PhonePlot

Subscriptions1
  • PhonePlot+$7.997 Days
One-time2
  • PhonePlot+$0.99
  • One case key$1.99

Questions

Is Decryptly free?
Decryptly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhonePlot free?
PhonePlot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decryptly or PhonePlot have ads?
Both Decryptly and PhonePlot show ads.
Which is updated more often, Decryptly or PhonePlot?
Decryptly ships an update weekly, and PhonePlot weekly. Most recently, Decryptly was updated on October 17, 2026 and PhonePlot on October 26, 2026.

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