Best Cipher Crossword Apps & Games

245+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good cipher crossword apps and games. We benchmark 245+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Cipher Crossword Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Cipher Challenge - CodebustersCipher Challenge - CodebustersFree5.0★ (4)NoNoOct 2026
2Crossword - by puzzling.comCrossword - by puzzling.comFree4.5★ (43K)YesYesOct 2026
3Crossword Puzzle RedstoneCrossword Puzzle RedstoneFree4.8★ (116K)YesYesOct 2026
4Cipher Master - Word GameCipher Master - Word GameFree4.5★ (6.1K)YesNoOct 2026
5Crossword Puzzle UniverseCrossword Puzzle UniverseFree4.6★ (10K)YesYesOct 2026
6Crossword LightCrossword LightFree3.0★ (54)YesYesOct 2026
7Cipher Munch: CodebustersCipher Munch: CodebustersFree5.0★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
8Daily Cryptic - Solve & LearnDaily Cryptic - Solve & LearnFree4.9★ (10)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Cipher Crossword

Cipher Challenge - Codebusters#1

Cipher Challenge - Codebusters by Bao Lei

Aristocrat Patristocrat K1 K2
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
5.0(4 ratings)
Free
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Engage your mind with a variety of cipher decoding challenges. Practice different cipher types, track your progress, and compete with friends. Unlock quotes and sync your achievements across devices.

Crossword - by puzzling.com#2

Crossword - by puzzling.com by AppyNation Ltd.

The World's Biggest Puzzle
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.5😊(43K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Engage your mind with a vast collection of crossword puzzles and word games. Solve thousands of clues, complete daily challenges, and collect trophies across multiple game modes. Enjoy a new puzzle experience every day with this extensive library of brain-teasing fun.

What We Love

  • 👍 Entertaining and user-friendly
  • 🧠 Educational and practical
  • 🤔 Challenging but not too difficult
  • 🕰️ Good for passing time

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Tokens/coins required to play more puzzles
  • 📺 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
  • 🇬🇧 Some clues use British slang/terms
  • 🔁 Repetitive use of same words in puzzles
Crossword Puzzle Redstone#3

Crossword Puzzle Redstone by REDSTONE GAMES LTDA

Human-made crossword puzzles
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.8😊(116K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Solve thousands of free crossword puzzles with various difficulty levels and themes. Enjoy a polished interface, smart hints, and offline play. Improve your vocabulary and challenge yourself daily with puzzles from top constructors.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great crosswords
  • 👍 Lots of choices
  • 👍 Enjoyable experience
  • 👍 Free with optional ad-free version
  • 👍 Customizable gameplay
  • 👍 Variety of difficulty levels
  • 👍 Favorite crossword writers
  • 👍 Responsive and accessible
  • 👍 Keeps brain active

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Incorrect answers
  • 🐛 Repeating words/clues
  • 🐛 Spelling/grammar issues
  • 🐛 Overly difficult clues
  • 🐛 Ads too frequent
  • 🐛 Keyboard issues
  • 🐛 Crashes on opening app
  • 🐛 Cluttered interface
  • 🐛 Puzzles not updating frequently enough

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FAQ about Cipher Crossword

What are the best cipher crossword apps & games for iPhone?
Cipher Challenge - Codebusters tops our cipher crossword apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top cipher crossword apps & games we rank are free to download, including Cipher Challenge - Codebusters and Crossword - by puzzling.com.
Cipher Challenge - Codebusters has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ cipher crossword apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.