# Lost Words vs Cryptogram Clues

The clearest difference is ads: Lost Words at none against Cryptogram Clues's shown. Lost Words also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 15.0). Cryptogram Clues's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost Words sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram Clues sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lost Words against 5.0 for Cryptogram Clues. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Words has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lost Words ships an update every 16 months, Cryptogram Clues every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Words | Cryptogram Clues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-words/id706000495/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-clues-word-puzzles/id6795049942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [YULIYA NORENBERH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764812243) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-words/id706000495)

Find hidden letters within words using hints and limited attempts. Choose between a relaxed training mode or a challenging timed mode with bonuses and penalties. Accumulate in-game currency to unlock additional content.

**Highlights:** Find hidden letters, Word guessing with hints, Relaxed training mode, Challenging timed mode, Bonuses and penalties, In-game currency for bonuses, Kid-friendly mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3,000 Magmas | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Magmas | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Magmas | $3.99 | one-time |


### Cryptogram Clues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-clues-word-puzzles/id6795049942)

Engage your mind with challenging cryptogram puzzles. Solve clues, decode letters, and reveal hidden quotes and interesting facts. This game combines logic, deduction, and vocabulary for a unique brain-teasing experience.

**Highlights:** Challenging cryptogram puzzles, Logic and deduction gameplay, Word puzzles with clues, Hidden quotes and facts, Hints for assistance, Brain teasers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Words free?

Lost Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cryptogram Clues free?

Cryptogram Clues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Words or Cryptogram Clues?

Cryptogram Clues is rated higher. Lost Words averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cryptogram Clues averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lost Words or Cryptogram Clues have ads?

Cryptogram Clues shows ads; Lost Words does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Words or Cryptogram Clues?

Lost Words ships an update every 16 months, and Cryptogram Clues every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lost Words was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cryptogram Clues on October 25, 2026.

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