Cipher Command
Daniel McCarthy Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Cipher Command is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Daniel McCarthy. Rated 5.0/5 from 2 ratings. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated September 22, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 2 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 87 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 22
- 2026 · v1.0.4
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About Cipher Command
Step into the shoes of a Bletchley Park codebreaker. Cipher Command is an immersive puzzle game where you decrypt authentic World War II cipher messages using historical encryption techniques. CRACK REAL CIPHERS Master seven historically accurate cipher systems — from the classic Caesar shift to the legendary Enigma machine. Each puzzle uses a real encryption method employed during wartime operations. 30+ HISTORICAL MISSIONS Decode intercepted messages spanning D-Day preparations, Pacific Theater intelligence, Eastern Front communications, and Cold War-era signals. Every mission is grounded in real historical events. INTERACTIVE CIPHER WHEEL Spin the beautifully crafted Caesar dial to decrypt messages letter by letter. Tap individual cipher letters, rotate the wheel, and watch the plaintext emerge — no shortcuts, just pure codebreaking skill. LEARN AS YOU PLAY Each mission briefing provides historical context about the operation, the cipher technique, and the stakes. The built-in Codex reference covers every cipher type with examples and history. EARN YOUR RANK Progress from Unclassified to Most Secret difficulty levels. Collect achievement badges as you hone your cryptanalysis skills and rise through the ranks. FAIR BY DESIGN No ads. No energy meters. No subscriptions. The opening missions are free, and each historical theater is a one-time purchase you keep forever. FEATURES - 7 cipher types: Caesar, Substitution, Rail Fence, Vigenere, Playfair, ADFGVX, Enigma - 30+ missions across 4 historical theaters - Interactive cipher wheel with tactile feedback - Guided tutorial for new codebreakers - Frequency analysis and substitution mapping tools - Historical briefings and outcome reveals - Achievement badge collection - Atmospheric radio voice narration - Dark parchment-themed UI inspired by wartime documents
What’s new
Version 1.0.4 · Updated September 22, 2026
- NEW: Links from App Store events now open that theater in the app - An event link to a theater you have not unlocked opens its unlock screen
App privacy
The developer, Daniel McCarthy, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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