# Cryptogram Tale vs Find the Letter

The clearest difference is rating: Cryptogram Tale at 4.6 against Find the Letter's 4.2. Cryptogram Tale also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 20). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram Tale sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Find the Letter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptogram Tale holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram Tale has 1.6K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 73% positive.

Cryptogram Tale ships an update every 3 months, Find the Letter every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Tale | Find the Letter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-tale/id966436749/reviews)** | [4.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-letter/id1033168199/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) | [Netviking AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/425652251) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptogram Tale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-tale/id966436749)

Decode encrypted messages to reveal hidden stories. This word puzzle game challenges you to break codes by substituting letters, offering hundreds of tales and thousands of cryptograms to solve. Customize your experience with various fonts and color schemes, and use hints when needed.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of tales, Thousands of cryptograms, Dozens of fonts, Different color schemes, In-game hints

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 30 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 70 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Hundreds of cryptograms
- 📚 Interesting stories and literature
- 👍 No ads unless you want a hint
- 💡 Hints available by watching ads
- 🔒 No glitches or annoying ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty level not always clear
- 🔍 Capitalized words revealed after first letter
- 🔍 Some stories not well-suited for cryptograms
- 🔍 Ads can't always be closed

**Reported bugs**

- Progress getting deleted
- Ads not loading properly
- Keyboard not opening automatically

**Requested features**

- More modern and diverse stories
- Ability to choose story titles
- Cursor that skips to next blank space
- Undo button
- Trigger warnings for dark/disturbing content


### Find the Letter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-letter/id1033168199)

Challenge your observation skills by finding the one different letter among a group. Enjoy three distinct game modes designed for quick play and easy understanding, suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Three distinct game modes, Easy to play for all ages, Smooth gameplay, Intuitive user interface, Quick startup, Classic, Time Attack, and Countdown modes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hint | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram Tale free?

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

### Is Find the Letter free?

Find the Letter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Tale or Find the Letter?

Cryptogram Tale is rated higher. Cryptogram Tale averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Find the Letter averages 4.2 from 20 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram Tale or Find the Letter have ads?

Both Cryptogram Tale and Find the Letter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram Tale or Find the Letter?

Cryptogram Tale ships an update every 3 months, and Find the Letter every 4 months. Most recently, Cryptogram Tale was updated on October 15, 2026 and Find the Letter on October 15, 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.*