Comparison

Control Box vs Cryptogram IQ

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

Head to head
About

Control Box

This puzzle game challenges your logical thinking by requiring you to connect cables to power a lamp. Rotate cable pieces to create a continuous path from the buzzer to the lamp, with over a hundred levels across three difficulty settings.

Highlights
  • Logical thinking puzzles
  • Cable connection gameplay
  • Over 100 levels
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Tap to rotate cable pieces
  • Test connection with buzzer
Features
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Train your logical thinking with this challenging and funny game. Can you fix the cable break and bring the lamp light up again? Try turning the pieces of cable to make a continuous connection from the buzzer to the lamp. Many more than hundred levels in 3 level of difficulty are waiting to be solved by you. Can you make it shine again? Control Box is a great puzzle game to train your logical thinking. HOW TO PLAY: 1.) Make a continuous connection between the lamp and the buzzer 2.) The individual cable parts can be turned by tapping it 3.) With the red Buzzer you can test the connection 4.) If the light turns green, you have reached the level and the next game will be unlocked for you -You can unlock this free app to play without advertisement. Privacy policy - https://asgardsoft.com/?page=impressum#PrivacyPolicy Terms of use - https://asgardsoft.com/?page=impressum#TermsOfUse Product Page - https://asgardsoft.com/?id=g11

About

Cryptogram IQ

Decode cryptic ciphers and solve word puzzles by connecting letters and numbers. Use logic and clues to decipher hidden quotes and expand your vocabulary. This game offers thousands of challenges to test your word search and logic skills.

Highlights
  • Decode cryptic ciphers
  • Solve cross-logic puzzles
  • Connect letters and numbers
  • Decrypt hidden quotes
  • Enhance logic skills
  • Expand vocabulary
Features
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Cryptogram IQ is a word puzzle that challenges you to decode cryptic ciphers, make connections between letters and numbers, and figure out each clue to complete the cross-logic puzzles. In this game, you crack the code, connect the correct letters, and complete the decoding process of quotes using clues. You need to use your logic skills to hunt for hidden letters in clues and words that have associations to decipher each quote. Decrypt hidden quotes in thousands of puzzles and become the crypto master. How to Play: - Your main objective is to decipher the quotes by finding the right letters. - Utilize clues and words like definitions and sayings to find letters. - The correct letters auto-fill throughout the puzzle. - Pay attention to filling in the main quote dashes. Game Features: - Cryptograms enhance logic and word search skills with each puzzle solved. - Learn new words and expand your vocabulary while playing daily! - User-friendly crossword game for adults. - The quotes have been carefully selected and verified to ensure they are error free. Get ready to explore the cryptogram challenge and search for inspirational quotes in this zen word puzzle game! Download Now!

Screenshots

Control Box3 screens
Cryptogram IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control Box at 5.0 against Cryptogram IQ's 4.6. Control Box also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Cryptogram IQ's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (216 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Control Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cryptogram IQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram IQ has 216 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Control Box's written reviews are positive against 83% of Cryptogram IQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Box ships an update every 3 months, Cryptogram IQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Control Box versus Cryptogram IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl BoxCryptogram IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.6 (216 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings7216 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB65 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAsgardSoft GmbHMegarama Games Ltd

Customer experience

Control Box

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cryptogram IQ

All ratings216 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%

Bugs and requests

Control Box

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cryptogram IQ

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • App faulty, won't open after reaching a certain level

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Control Box

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
1 purchases

Cryptogram IQ

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Control Box free?
Control Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptogram IQ free?
Cryptogram IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Control Box or Cryptogram IQ?
Control Box is rated higher. Control Box averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cryptogram IQ averages 4.6 from 216 ratings.
Do Control Box or Cryptogram IQ have ads?
Both Control Box and Cryptogram IQ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Control Box or Cryptogram IQ?
Control Box ships an update every 3 months, and Cryptogram IQ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Control Box was updated on September 21, 2026 and Cryptogram IQ on September 26, 2026.

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