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CIPHERACADEMY

For Escapers, Spies and Cryptologists

No Ads · No Subscriptions · One-Time Unlock
100% Offline · No Tracking · No Data Collection
Ethical & Responsible · Research-Informed Learning

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Escape rooms, spy movies, treasure hunts — ciphers are everywhere. Cipher Academy teaches you to actually 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

12 ciphers, three presets

Cipher Escaper Spy Cryptologist
A1Z26
Morse Code
Pigpen
Braille
ROT13
Polybius Square
Binary
ASCII
Atbash
Semaphore
Maritime Signal Flags
Bacon's Cipher

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.