# Cryptogram Tale vs Cryptogram

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cryptogram at every 5 weeks against Cryptogram Tale's every 3 months. Cryptogram also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.1). Cryptogram Tale's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 482). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram Tale sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cryptogram Tale against 4.7 for Cryptogram. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 482 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Cryptogram Tale's written reviews are positive against 71% of Cryptogram's.

Cryptogram Tale ships an update every 3 months, Cryptogram every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Tale | Cryptogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-tale/id966436749/reviews) | **[4.7 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-puzzle-game/id1549190465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 482 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) | [Berkay Saglam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549190677) |

## 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


### Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-puzzle-game/id1549190465)

Decrypt famous quotes in this engaging word puzzle game. Solve cryptograms to unlock wisdom, motivation, and inspiration. Features various categories, authors, difficulty levels, and customization options.

**Highlights:** Decrypt famous quotes, Select categories and authors, Four difficulty levels, Save favorite quotes, Hints available, Share solved quotes, Multiple color schemes

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cryptogram Plus | $0.99 | per month |
| Cryptogram Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Cryptogram Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎮 Multiple difficulty levels for all skill levels
- 📚 Wide variety of quote categories
- 💰 Minimal ads compared to other apps
- 🧠 Engaging and mentally stimulating gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Inappropriate and explicit ads appearing
- 🐛 Ads freezing the app mid-gameplay
- 📊 Data server issues affecting leaderboards
- ⚠️ GDPR compliance and data privacy concerns
- 💳 Payment issues with hint purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing application and preventing progress
- Game completion not registering despite solving puzzle
- Hint system providing letters not in cryptogram
- Settings reverting to default after closing app
- Keyboard layout settings not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Home screen widget functionality
- Filter and search for favorite quotes
- Ad-free premium version option
- Color-coded cipher letters for pattern recognition
- Landscape mode support for tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram Tale free?

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

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

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

Cryptogram is rated higher. Cryptogram Tale averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Cryptogram averages 4.7 from 482 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram Tale or Cryptogram have ads?

Both Cryptogram Tale and Cryptogram show ads.

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

Cryptogram Tale ships an update every 3 months, and Cryptogram every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cryptogram Tale was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cryptogram on September 22, 2026.

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