# Cryptogram Tale vs Figure it

Cryptogram Tale and Figure it both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Cryptogram Tale's written reviews are positive against 33% of Figure it's. Figure it's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptogram Tale sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Figure it sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Figure it. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 970 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Cryptogram Tale's written reviews are positive against 33% of Figure it's.

Cryptogram Tale ships an update every 3 months, Figure it monthly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptogram Tale | Figure it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-tale/id966436749/reviews) | **[4.7 (970 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figure-it-cryptogram-puzzle/id1641629372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 970 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) | [TapBrain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847541860) |

## 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


### Figure it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figure-it-cryptogram-puzzle/id1641629372)

Engage your mind with logic word puzzles and brain teasers. Decipher cryptograms and solve crossword-like riddles using clues to guess words. Improve vocabulary and test your IQ while uncovering interesting facts.

**Highlights:** Logic word puzzles, Cryptogram solving, Vocabulary improvement, Brain teasers, IQ tests, Variety of themes and difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Hint | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hint | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 💡 Expanded vocabulary and helps spelling
- 👍 Fun with husband

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen hides necessary steps
- 🔍 New updates not fun
- 🔍 Changes poor
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Repetitive puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Customer support non-existent
- Automatic letter filling removed

**Requested features**

- Improve game appearance
- Add more levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptogram Tale free?

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

### Is Figure it free?

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

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

Figure it is rated higher. Cryptogram Tale averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Figure it averages 4.7 from 970 ratings.

### Do Cryptogram Tale or Figure it have ads?

Both Cryptogram Tale and Figure it show ads.

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

Cryptogram Tale ships an update every 3 months, and Figure it monthly. Most recently, Cryptogram Tale was updated on September 28, 2026 and Figure it on September 28, 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.*