# FourWord Scuttle vs PlaySimple Cryptogram

The clearest difference is ads: FourWord Scuttle at none against PlaySimple Cryptogram's shown. FourWord Scuttle also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). PlaySimple Cryptogram's advantage is chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FourWord Scuttle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PlaySimple Cryptogram sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | FourWord Scuttle | PlaySimple Cryptogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsimple-cryptogram/id6741839590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#60** |
| Size | 27 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [John Baumagrtner](https://appshunter.io/developer/966297919) | [PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189416142) |

## What reviewers say

### FourWord Scuttle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fourword-scuttle/id966297920)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### PlaySimple Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsimple-cryptogram/id6741839590)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Word, #75 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with this word logic puzzle game. Decode encrypted messages by substituting letters to reveal hidden phrases and quotes. Offers daily challenges and hints to assist players of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of engaging cryptogram puzzles, Diverse categories of messages, Intuitive gameplay mechanics, Hints and letter assistance, Daily cryptogram challenges, Multiple difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Screen Burst Hint 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Timed Deal 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Good for the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and loses progress
- 🔋 Battery draining issue
- 🤯 Frustrating revive mechanic
- 🤏 Small touch targets for ads

**Reported bugs**

- App randomly closes and loses progress
- Overheating issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge letters
- Improved ad experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FourWord Scuttle free?

FourWord Scuttle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlaySimple Cryptogram free?

PlaySimple Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do FourWord Scuttle or PlaySimple Cryptogram have ads?

PlaySimple Cryptogram shows ads; FourWord Scuttle does not.

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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.*