# CypherText vs Figure it

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CypherText at none against Figure it's 3. CypherText also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Figure it's advantage is ratings volume (970 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Figure it sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CypherText asks for nothing beyond the download.

CypherText holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Figure it has 970 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CypherText | Figure it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyphertext/id804933537/reviews)** | [4.7 (970 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figure-it-cryptogram-puzzle/id1641629372/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **970** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyler Tidd](https://appshunter.io/developer/804933540) | [TapBrain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847541860) |

## What reviewers say

### CypherText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyphertext/id804933537)

Simulate a rap cypher using text messages over peer-to-peer WiFi or Bluetooth. Features include rhyme detection, manual rhyme marking, a point system, and the ability to save raps. Users can also suggest content and use a turn timer.

**Highlights:** Peer-to-peer WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity, End rhyme detection and color labeling, Manual rhyme marking, Point system, Save and archive cypher raps, Content suggestion via photos/words, Turn timer

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Figure it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figure-it-cryptogram-puzzle/id1641629372)

Engage your mind with logic word puzzles and brain teasers. Decipher cryptograms and solve crossword-like riddles using clues to guess words. Improve vocabulary and test your IQ while uncovering interesting facts.

**Highlights:** Logic word puzzles, Cryptogram solving, Vocabulary improvement, Brain teasers, IQ tests, Variety of themes and difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Hint | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hint | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 💡 Expanded vocabulary and helps spelling
- 👍 Fun with husband

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen hides necessary steps
- 🔍 New updates not fun
- 🔍 Changes poor
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Repetitive puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Customer support non-existent
- Automatic letter filling removed

**Requested features**

- Improve game appearance
- Add more levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CypherText free?

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

### Is Figure it free?

Figure it is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CypherText or Figure it?

CypherText is rated higher. CypherText averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Figure it averages 4.7 from 970 ratings.

### Do CypherText or Figure it have ads?

Figure it shows ads; CypherText does not.

### Which is updated more often, CypherText or Figure it?

CypherText ships an update monthly, and Figure it monthly. Most recently, CypherText was updated on October 8, 2026 and Figure it on October 13, 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.*