# Puzzle Sidekick

> Reference

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id678644111](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id678644111)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id678644111`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Netninja.com
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (115 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5
- **Last updated:** 2020-12-08
- **First published:** 2014-01-08
- **Size:** 8.33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/puzzle-sidekick/id678644111)
- **Website:** [http://puzzlesidekick.com](http://puzzlesidekick.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://puzzlesidekick.com/privacy.html](https://puzzlesidekick.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Puzzle Sidekick is a compact toolkit of decoders, codes, word references, and quick links for puzzle hunts and ARGs.

Puzzle Sidekick bundles a dictionary search, encoding/decoding utilities (ROT, BASE64, Vigenere, Beaufort, etc.), and a broad set of reference charts and tools designed for field use and offline access. It supports Morse code, semaphore, nautical flags, Dewey Decimal, Bible books, color mixing, and many other puzzle-relevant references, plus fast access to web resources like Google and Wikipedia.

## Rankings

- #125,689 — Overall

## Review summary

Puzzle Sidekick is praised for its rich repository of puzzles, ciphers, and reference tools, making it a go-to resource for ARGs and puzzle enthusiasts. Reviewers note usefulness for learning, a clean and simple UI, and reliable performance. The app benefits from active development and OS updates (including iOS 11) and supportive developer responsiveness. A single user mentions a semaphore M bug; overall feedback emphasizes usefulness and curiosity-fueling content.

### Pros

- Extensive information, tools, and reference content for puzzles, ciphers, and related domains.
- Very useful for ARGs and puzzle communities; supports learning and decoding across themes.
- Clean, simple UI with reliable performance.
- Active development with iOS updates and responsive support.

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