# Cryptogram Tale vs MorseZapp

The clearest difference is rating: Cryptogram Tale at 4.6 against MorseZapp's 4.0. Cryptogram Tale also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 76). MorseZapp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram Tale sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MorseZapp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptogram Tale holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram Tale has 1.6K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Cryptogram Tale's written reviews are positive against 71% of MorseZapp's.

Cryptogram Tale ships an update every 3 months, MorseZapp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Tale | MorseZapp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-tale/id966436749/reviews)** | [4.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsezapp-learn-morse-code/id1397107048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) | [Soki Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388498513) |

## 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


### MorseZapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsezapp-learn-morse-code/id1397107048)

Learn International Morse Code with a fun, interactive game. Tap dits and dashes to zap letters before they reach the bottom, with sound and visual cues to aid recognition. Progress through levels to improve speed and accuracy.

**Highlights:** Interactive Morse code trainer, Tap pad for dit/dash input, Sound and visual learning aids, Progressive difficulty levels, Sound-only recognition challenges, Customizable level packages

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MorseZapp Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| Buy All Packages | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning Morse code
- 🚀 Fast learning progress
- 💡 Fun and engaging concept
- ✅ Effective for memorizing letters
- 💰 Good value for paid version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't run/load packages
- 🐛 Inconsistent timing/detection
- 🐛 Repetitive sounds hinder learning
- 🐛 Too much, too fast for some
- ❓ Unclear pricing for Pro

**Reported bugs**

- Immediate error message: problem loading packages
- App won't run on newer iPhones
- Warning displayed: Problem Loading Packages
- App won't run
- Ended up with a screen with a large green rectangle

**Requested features**

- Add iambic paddle mode
- More modes and options
- Punctuation marks package
- Display meaning of Q codes/CW codes
- Iambic paddle mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram Tale free?

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

### Is MorseZapp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cryptogram Tale or MorseZapp?

Cryptogram Tale is rated higher. Cryptogram Tale averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while MorseZapp averages 4.0 from 76 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram Tale or MorseZapp have ads?

Cryptogram Tale shows ads; MorseZapp does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptogram Tale or MorseZapp?

Cryptogram Tale ships an update every 3 months, and MorseZapp every 10 days. Most recently, Cryptogram Tale was updated on October 8, 2026 and MorseZapp on October 9, 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.*