ANGO vs Basket Bloom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ANGO
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A line of symbols. The same symbol always means the same letter. Fill in one, and every copy of it opens at once, right across the sentence. ANGO is a classic substitution cipher โ a cryptogram, the same kind of puzzle as the newspaper cryptoquote. Tap a symbol, choose the letter you think it stands for, and watch the rest of the line fall into place. AT A GLANCE - Free to start, no subscription - No third-party ads - Your records stay on your device HOW TO PLAY Every letter of a hidden sentence has been swapped for another. Assign a letter to a symbol and every copy fills in together. That is the only rule. THREE FOOTHOLDS - Word shapes: spaces are never enciphered, so the outline of each word stays visible - One-letter words: in English there are only two - Frequency: the most common symbol is usually E, T or A There is no luck involved. Follow the clues and the first letter comes into view. FEATURES - Daily cipher: one message a day, set by the date. Your streak is kept on a calendar - Archive: every message you crack is filed by category, with its meaning, to read again - Ranks: earn points with each solve and rise from Apprentice to Legendary Codebreaker. Harder puzzles count for more - Five difficulties: Easy, Normal, Hard, Brutal and Master, where even the word breaks vanish and letters arrive in blocks of five - Frequency table: see how often each symbol appears - Cascade feedback: see how many places one letter filled, and feel it through haptics - A Japanese kana edition is built in. Switch your device language to Japanese to play it THE MESSAGES - Proverbs: 128 traditional proverbs - Sayings: 121 everyday idioms - Case Files: 112 original lines from small detective stories - Japanese edition: 379 messages Every message is a traditional, public-domain saying or was written for this app. There are no copyrighted quotations or song lyrics. WHO IT IS FOR - Anyone who has worked the cryptoquote in a newspaper - Crossword and word puzzle solvers looking for something new - Readers of detective fiction - Anyone who wants a puzzle decided by reasoning rather than reflexes - Anyone with ten quiet minutes and a coffee PRIVACY - No account, no sign-up, no email address - Solve history, streaks and your archive are stored on your iPhone or iPad only - Your records are never sent to any server - No third-party ads, no tracking - Puzzles are generated on the device, so you can play anywhere, even offline - To show the list in Settings > More apps by TORANKIRITE, and the small promotion in the free version, the app loads public App Store information
Basket Bloom
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Welcome to Basket Bloom โ a cozy triple-match puzzle where every shelf tells a story. Tap matching goods, collect trios in your basket, and clear layered 3D shelves across five charming market worlds. HOW TO PLAY Tap three matching items to clear them from the shelf and into your basket. Watch out โ your basket has limited space, so plan your matches and beat the clock before it overflows! 150 HAND-CRAFTED LEVELS Journey through five themed worlds โ Farmers' Market, Orchard Corner, Dairy & Bakery, Harvest Fair, and Country Pantry โ each with 30 levels of gently rising challenge, from easy first steps to satisfying late-game puzzles. LAYERED 3D SHELVES Products stack front-to-back in true 3D depth. Clear what's in front to reveal what's hiding behind โ every shelf is a little puzzle of its own. SPECIAL CHALLENGES Thaw frozen goods, rescue golden items for bonus coins, unlock foggy shelves, and chain combos to reach special goals โ new mechanics are introduced gently as you play, so you're never left guessing. BOOSTERS TO THE RESCUE Stuck on a tricky shelf? Use Hint, Shuffle, Clear Slot, Extra Time, or Super Blast to push through โ earn coins by playing, or spend them wisely. COLLECT SHELF SKINS Personalize your market with purchasable shelf skins โ from classic wood to marble, bamboo, candy stripes, and a moody midnight market. Show off your style while you play. DAILY CHALLENGE Come back every day for a fresh hand-picked level and a bonus coin reward. RELAXING BY DESIGN No ads, no forced logins, no internet connection required. Just a calm, satisfying puzzle you can play anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. Sort, match, and bloom โ one shelf at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basket Bloom at none against ANGO's 1. Basket Bloom also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ANGO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Basket Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ANGO | Basket Bloom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | torankirite | Kinjal Rajodiya |
In-app purchases
ANGO
- Premium$4.99
Basket Bloom
No in-app purchases
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