Comparison

Blindfold Cryptogram vs RYFT

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

Head to head
About

Blindfold Cryptogram

This game offers a unique audio-based cryptogram experience, playable with gestures and compatible with screen readers. Solve puzzles by listening and interacting without a visible board, with multiple input methods and customization options.

Highlights
  • Audio-based gameplay
  • Gesture controls
  • Screen reader compatibility
  • Multiple input methods
  • Customizable speech speed
  • Built-in hints
Features
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Blindfold Games are entertainment apps provided as a service to the visually impaired community by Objective Ed. Your in-app upgrades pay for the development and support of these games.  Cryptogram is a fully accessible Cryptogram game for both sighted and visually impaired people, designed for rapid audio play. Cryptogram comes with 5 assorted Cryptogram quotes by famous people - categories include age, change, computers, being cool and education - and the game is entirely controlled through gestures. It doesn't require voice-over but is fully compatible with voice-over. The Cryptogram puzzle board is not visible; instead, you play by listening. Flick left and right to move one letter at a time, and hear the encrypted letter. Swipe with 2 fingers to move one word left, or one word right. Swipe up to hear the entire encrypted puzzle, and your solution. You can enter your solution for each letter three different ways- using a Bluetooth keypad, using the alphabet at the bottom of the screen, or using a popup keypad. The popup keypad also provides buttons for getting hints, and a frequency table. You can customize the game to your liking: how much extra information is spoken and how quickly it is spoken.

About

RYFT

Embark on an audio-based mystery adventure where your voice commands guide you through a timeless manor. Solve puzzles, interact with a fully voiced cast, and unravel a sinister plot. The game is powered by your imagination, making it perfect for hands-free play.

Highlights
  • Voice command gameplay
  • Hands-free exploration
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Full voice cast
  • Compelling narrative
  • Item combination
  • Bluetooth support
Features
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Welcome to the Nexus Manor. A place that exists outside of time — and in between your ears. RYFT is an audio-based adventure game played with speech commands. Featuring a full voice cast, challenging puzzles, and a compelling narrative, this mystery game is powered by the world's greatest graphics engine: your imagination. HANDS-FREE TO EXPLORE - Play any time you'd listen to a podcast: while cooking, cleaning, or commuting! - Navigate freely using “north,” “east,” “south” and “west” to get around - Explore rooms and interact with objects - Pick-up and combine items to solve puzzles - Chat with a fully voiced cast of eccentric characters as you attempt to solve the mystery of the manor without lifting a finger - Supports Bluetooth game play ____________________________________________________________________________________ You awake in a strange mansion that exists outside of time. You can’t remember how you got here. In your pocket is a curious stone tablet covered in mysterious symbols. As you explore the manor, you encounter its eclectic staff— all of whom seem to be as trapped as you are, working in the service of “The Master.” You unearth a series of tapes from a voice you recognize. A girl in trouble. She’s discovered that the Master has a sinister plan she needs to stop, but in order to help her, you must first puzzle your way out of the mansion and back through the doors of time. ____________________________________________________________________________________ RYFT: A Timely Manor is the first part of the RYFT series. For more information visit ryftgame.com Find us on Instagram @RYFTgame and on TikTok @RYFTgame

Screenshots

Blindfold Cryptogram3 screens
RYFT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RYFT at 95% against Blindfold Cryptogram's 0%. RYFT also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). Blindfold Cryptogram's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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. RYFT sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Blindfold Cryptogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RYFT holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RYFT has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Blindfold Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 95% of RYFT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blindfold Cryptogram ships an update every 3 months, RYFT every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Blindfold Cryptogram versus RYFT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlindfold CryptogramRYFT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.9 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews95.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings363 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB301 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developermarty schultzAlexander Lerman

Customer experience

Blindfold Cryptogram

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

RYFT

All ratings63 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%

Bugs and requests

Blindfold Cryptogram

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RYFT

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Speech recognition doesn't understand
  • Game freezes or stops listening
  • Task completion bug with flowers
  • Cannot get past certain bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Tutorial for getting unstuck
  • Health teacher for hints
  • Shorter command phrases for typing
  • More games like this
  • Part two of the story

In-app purchases

None

Blindfold Cryptogram

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

RYFT

One-time12
  • $1 donation$1.00
  • $3 Donation$3.00
  • $5 donation$5.00
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  • $10 donation$10.00
  • $15 donation$15.00
  • $20 donation$20.00
  • $25 donation$25.00
  • $30 donation$30.00
  • $40 donation$40.00
  • $50 donation$50.00
  • $75 donation$75.00
  • $100 donation$100.00

Questions

Is Blindfold Cryptogram free?
Blindfold Cryptogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RYFT free?
RYFT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blindfold Cryptogram or RYFT?
RYFT is rated higher. Blindfold Cryptogram averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RYFT averages 4.9 from 63 ratings.
Do Blindfold Cryptogram or RYFT have ads?
Neither Blindfold Cryptogram nor RYFT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blindfold Cryptogram or RYFT?
Blindfold Cryptogram ships an update every 3 months, and RYFT every 6 days. Most recently, Blindfold Cryptogram was updated on October 13, 2026 and RYFT on September 26, 2026.

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