Comparison

Blindfold Cryptogram vs 15 Puzzle

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

15 Puzzle

Features
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15 Puzzle is an addictive sliding puzzle game where players rearrange numbered tiles to achieve a specific pattern. With smooth gameplay, intuitive controls, and full gesture support, players can enjoy a challenging yet relaxing experience. Developed in 2024 by Emanuel Boboiu and Andrei Mischie, and updated in October 2025 by Emanuel Boboiu and Nelu Cîmpean, the game is optimized for seamless performance on mobile devices and supports screen readers, ensuring accessibility for all players. Gameplay 15 Puzzle features grids with 9, 16, or 25 cells, offering varying levels of difficulty to suit all skill levels. Your objective is to arrange the numbered tiles in ascending order within the grid. For example, in a 4×4 grid, you'll need to arrange the numbers from 1 to 15. The grid contains one empty cell, allowing you to slide adjacent tiles into the empty space. To move a tile, simply tap, click, or use gestures. If the tile is adjacent to the empty cell, it will slide into the empty space. Continue sliding the tiles strategically until you've arranged them in the correct order, ensuring the empty cell ends up in the bottom-right corner. This game was created to demonstrate how a single codebase can power a game across major platforms while maintaining excellent accessibility.

Screenshots

Blindfold Cryptogram3 screens
15 Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blindfold Cryptogram at every 3 months against 15 Puzzle's every 14 months. Blindfold Cryptogram also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blindfold Cryptogram ships an update every 3 months, 15 Puzzle every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blindfold Cryptogram versus 15 Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlindfold Cryptogram15 Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermarty schultzEmanuel Boboiu

In-app purchases

None

Blindfold Cryptogram

No in-app purchases

None

15 Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blindfold Cryptogram free?
Blindfold Cryptogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 15 Puzzle free?
15 Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blindfold Cryptogram or 15 Puzzle have ads?
Neither Blindfold Cryptogram nor 15 Puzzle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blindfold Cryptogram or 15 Puzzle?
Blindfold Cryptogram ships an update every 3 months, and 15 Puzzle every 14 months. Most recently, Blindfold Cryptogram was updated on October 29, 2026 and 15 Puzzle on October 27, 2026.

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