Comparison

Blindfold Cryptogram vs Whack A Braille

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

Whack A Braille

An accessible arcade game that challenges players to type braille characters, symbols, and contractions before they disappear. Designed for blind players and braille learners, it offers various practice modes and adjustable settings for a playful learning experience.

Highlights
  • Playable with Braille Screen Input, Displays, and keyboards
  • Practice Grade 1 letters, symbols, and Grade 2 contractions
  • Adjustable speech rate and voice selection
  • Non-timed training mode for beginners
  • Adaptive Mole Recon for personalized practice
  • Blind-first and Accessibility-first design
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Whack a Braille! is a fast-paced accessible arcade game where you type the right braille character, symbol, or contraction before the mole ducks away. Play with a braille display, an external keyboard, or Braille Screen Input. Practice Grade 1 letters, symbols, typing-row patterns, and Grade 2 contractions, then cash in your tickets for prizes as you build up your shelf. The game is designed for blind players, braille learners, teachers, and anyone who wants a playful way to build braille speed and confidence. Features: • Built with Blind-first and Accessibility-first design. • Playable with Braille Screen Input, Braille Displays, and external keyboards. • Adjustable speech rate and voice selection. • Mole sets include keyboard touch-typing training, Grade 1 letters and numbers, and UEB Grade 2 symbols,, word signs, and two-character contractions. • Battle Modes have sets of 3-letter, 4-letter, and 5-letter Grade 1 words, and Wordy Mole Mayhem has randomly drawn 4 to 10 letter words to be typed. • Non-timed training mode for beginners, along with adjustable difficulty modes and round timer lengths. • Adaptive Mole Recon feature that keeps track of misses and what braille characters need practice. Type fast, bonk moles, earn tickets, and see what prize suits your fancy.

Screenshots

Blindfold Cryptogram3 screens
Whack A Braille4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Whack A Braille at 5.0 against Blindfold Cryptogram's 4.3. Whack A Braille also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Blindfold Cryptogram's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Whack A Braille sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Blindfold Cryptogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whack A Braille holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blindfold Cryptogram ships an update every 3 months, Whack A Braille every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blindfold Cryptogram versus Whack A Braille: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlindfold CryptogramWhack A Braille
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermarty schultzMarco Salsiccia

Customer experience

Blindfold Cryptogram

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

Whack A Braille

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blindfold Cryptogram

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Whack A Braille

One-time4
  • Light Thwap$0.99
  • Big Bonk$1.99
  • Mega Whack$2.99
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  • Ultimate Whackage$4.99

Questions

Is Blindfold Cryptogram free?
Blindfold Cryptogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whack A Braille free?
Whack A Braille is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blindfold Cryptogram or Whack A Braille?
Whack A Braille is rated higher. Blindfold Cryptogram averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Whack A Braille averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Blindfold Cryptogram or Whack A Braille have ads?
Neither Blindfold Cryptogram nor Whack A Braille shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blindfold Cryptogram or Whack A Braille?
Blindfold Cryptogram ships an update every 3 months, and Whack A Braille every 2 days. Most recently, Blindfold Cryptogram was updated on October 13, 2026 and Whack A Braille on October 3, 2026.

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