Cipher Academy: Morse, Braille

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About this game

CIPHER ACADEMY

You've seen cipher puzzles in escape rooms, spy movies, and puzzle hunts. Cipher Academy is how you actually learn to read them — fast.

Pick a cipher. Start with single letters. Build up to full words. Each one has its own progression, its own challenges, and its own way to test you.

HOW IT WORKS

Every cipher follows a carefully designed learning path. Morse starts with symmetrical patterns for intuition, then shifts to recognition-based progression inspired by the Koch method. Braille pairs each base shape with its extended counterpart, building from simple one-dot patterns to complex combinations. Pigpen traces the geometry of its grid. A spaced repetition engine schedules your reviews so symbols stick in long-term memory.

TWO MODES

* Learn

New symbols introduced one at a time with immediate recall. A spaced repetition engine schedules your reviews so they stick.

* Play

• Decode Words — decipher real 5-letter words
• Find the Symbol — spot the match in a visual grid
• Morse Tap — tap dots and dashes with the right rhythm
• Braille Touch — place your fingers on a virtual 6-dot cell

12 CIPHERS, THREE PRESETS

Four ciphers are completely free — Morse, Braille, Pigpen and A1Z26 — with full access to all levels and game modes. A one-time purchase unlocks all 12 ciphers and all presets. No subscriptions.

BUILT WITH RESPECT

No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. No internet required. One optional purchase unlocks everything — forever.

Cipher Academy runs entirely on your device, collects zero data, and will never send you a notification.

Try Morse, Braille, Pigpen and A1Z26 for free. If you want more, unlock once and keep forever.

What’s new

This update fixes several reliability and accessibility issues. Settings and progress now save correctly after an update, and in-app purchases are more reliable. Touch targets and colour contrast have also been improved.