# Minute Cryptic

> Solve a daily cryptic clue

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6735268899](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6735268899)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6735268899`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** minute cryptic pty ltd
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (107 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-18
- **First published:** 2024-11-19
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-07-29
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minute-cryptic/id6735268899)
- **Website:** [https://www.minutecryptic.com](https://www.minutecryptic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.minutecryptic.com/privacy](https://www.minutecryptic.com/privacy)

## Description

Minute Cryptic introduces a cryptic riddle into your day. This free, easy-to-use daily puzzle teaches cryptic crossword clues through one freshly crafted clue per day, with a video explanation linked after you solve. Born on TikTok and Instagram, our community asked for a playable daily clue, and Minute Cryptic delivers.

You can dial the difficulty up or down using hints or letter reveals, and we're planning features like mini cryptic crosswords, archive access, and clue submissions. It’s a fun, accessible way to explore cryptics and build a daily puzzle habit with thousands of happy solvers.

## Review summary

Minute Cryptic delivers engaging daily cryptic puzzles, helpful in-app explanations, and a polished mobile experience that aids learning. However, sign-up/cancellation friction, steep pricing, and feature gaps (like night mode) plus occasional puzzle-quality and technical issues temper enthusiasm. Overall positives for puzzle quality and learning, with room for improvement in UX and accessibility.

### Pros

- High-quality, well-constructed daily cryptic puzzles that are satisfying to solve.
- In-app clue explanations and breakdown videos help users learn cryptic techniques.
- Beautiful, clean UI and a mobile-friendly design that faithfully adapts the website.
- Great for beginners and long-term learners; daily learning cadence helps improve cryptic skills.

### Cons

- Sign-up and cancellation friction: membership management forces you to use the website instead of in-app.
- Premium pricing is steep for the content offered; many users feel more content or a lower price would help.
- Lack of night mode; users frequently request a dark UI.
- Occasional puzzle quality issues: some par clues don’t make sense or feel stretched.
- Technical issues with daily updates: delayed/incorrect auto-refresh, sign-in code delivery delays, and occasional clue bugs.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6735268899)