# Astraware CodeWords — Can you break the secret code?

> Number-to-letter substitution word puzzle game with daily and built-in challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Astraware Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-codewords/id592704252 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Astraware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/392328106)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 162 App Store ratings · 167 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-codewords/id592704252/reviews.md

## What is Astraware CodeWords?

Can you crack the code?

Astraware CodeWords is an addictive word puzzle game with a difference! You start with a crosswords style grid but instead of words, each letter has been substituted with a number from 1 to 26. It is up to you to figure out which number stands for each letter!

There are no clues but 3 letters are already in place to help you get started and each letter of the alphabet is used at least once. You start by guessing possible words and matching numbers with letters, until you've fully cracked the code - and your vocabulary and logical reasoning will be stretched along the way!

Did you know that the letter 'e' is the most commonly used letter in English? Did you know that 'th' is the most common pair of letters to be seen together? You'll use this knowledge and more as you make your guesses and work out the words!

Astraware CodeWords gives you access to play our free Daily puzzles - top the global leaderboard by completing the puzzle in the fastest time! For an extra challenge there is a Weekender puzzle available each Friday with a trickier grid and more unusual words.

Great features include:

- Unlimited access to our two Daily puzzles and Weekender puzzle.
- A collection of 50 built-in puzzles in various sizes and difficulties, perfect for beginners and avid players
- Extra puzzle streams for endless play
- Intuitive interface
- Highlighting to show where you've chosen the same letter for different numbers
- Option to fill in letters manually, or choose auto to fill in all occurrences of that letter at once
- Save slots available to have several puzzles on the go at once, so you can stop for a break and come back to a puzzle later
- Option to purchase extra value puzzle packs for offline play
- Puzzles Plus subscription for unlimited puzzles


Puzzles Plus Subscription Terms and Details

Puzzles Plus is our optional subscription for CodeWords which entitles you to play all of the available Daily, Weekender and Stream puzzles as soon as they are available, without in-game adverts or any requirement to earn tokens.  Subscribers can also choose to highlight their high scores with a choice of badges.

Subscriptions are available with renewal periods of either monthly, quarterly (every 3 months), or yearly. The price shown is the cost of the renewal, with the saving value for longer subscription periods as a comparison to the monthly option.

After you confirm a subscription, you will have a free trial period of seven days. Your iTunes Account will be charged as soon as the free trial is over. If you cancel the subscription at any time before the free trial is over, you will not be billed.

The subscriptions are automatically renewing, and you will be charged again at the end of your current subscription period. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn this off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

The renewal cost will be the same for each subscription period, and will be charged within the 24 hours before the end of your current subscription.

You can manage the subscriptions at any time by going to the Account Settings in the Settings App after purchase. There are options to either change to a different renewal period (which will be at a different price) or to cancel your subscription completely.

If you cancel the renewal you will still have access to the Puzzles Plus features until the full subscription period is complete. If you confirm the purchase of a subscription before the free trial is complete, any unused portion of the free trial will be lost.

These terms are listed at the Astraware site at : https://www.astraware.com/about/puzzlesplus/

For more information on Data and Privacy, please view the Astraware Privacy page at http://www.astraware.com/privacy

## Key features

- Number-to-letter substitution puzzles
- Daily and Weekender puzzles
- 50 built-in puzzles
- Extra puzzle streams
- Intuitive interface
- Highlighting for letter consistency
- Manual and auto-fill options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzles Plus | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Puzzles Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Puzzles Plus | $7.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fun-size Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Family Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vacation Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Daily Puzzles | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tough Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tough Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Pack 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Astraware CodeWords?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Enjoyable and mentally stimulating
- 🚀 Well-designed online puzzle
- 👍 Challenging but always enjoyable
- 👍 Great way to stimulate the brain
- 👍 Excellent puzzles, fun and addictive
- 👍 Competitive leaderboard and scoring system

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inappropriate words in puzzles
- 🔋 Increased ads and longer durations
- 👎 Mandatory commercials ruin the experience
- 👎 Repetitive long words make it too easy
- 👎 Glitches and issues with latest update

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Hints not adding correctly to time
- Game no longer loads after recent update
- Purchased puzzles and packs not available

**Most requested features**

- More free puzzles made available daily
- Flashing empty space indicator for last letter
- Theme-based puzzles and more daily challenges
- Ability to opt-out of competitive leaderboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 167)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-codewords/id592704252/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2025-09-12*

very enjoyable and mentally stimulating

### 5/5 — Absorbing Puzzle

*2025-03-25*

A well designed online CodeWords puzzle that can be challenging but always enjoyable.

### 1/5 — Inappropriate Words

*2025-03-13*

Klansman? Really? Really. Canceled my subscription and deleted the app.

### 4/5 — Great w/ one flaw

*2025-03-12*

This a great game that’s fun and challenging. One flaw:  they very often repeat long words that make it too easy to figure out once you recognize the telltale letters. Spoils the challenge.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2024-07-28*

I’m addicted to CodeWords!

### 4/5 — Great puzzles, but...

*2024-05-01*

This is a fun puzzle app. There are 4 free puzzles each day for a week. You used to be able to play those free puzzles without ads. But now they’ve ruined it and you’re forced to watch commercials. I would give it 5 stars if it wasn’t for that.

### 5/5 — Codewords

*2023-07-28*

Just love Codewords.

### 1/5 — Absolutely impossible…

*2022-12-27*

This is an impossible game to figure out. Deleted.

### 5/5 — Played everyday for nearly a decade.

*2022-07-02*

By far the best CodeWords app on iPad.

My partner and I compete every morning to see who can do the puzzles fastest. We’ve even developed our own mini game that you win by getting gold in all 30 puzzles. Only managed it a few times in nearly 10 years.

To the developers. Thank you. This is the app I would miss most if it went away. Please charge me more money than the few quid a year.

### 2/5 — No bad thought

*2019-12-23*

I think it is hard to get the write idea but a good concept and good idea the designs did a good job I personally have no problems with it appart from it being hard it may be I am not a good speller but this is not meant to hurt your feelings it is a good game

## Frequently asked questions about Astraware CodeWords

### What is Astraware CodeWords?

Astraware CodeWords is an addictive word puzzle game where you decipher a secret code. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a number from 1 to 26 in a crossword-style grid. Your goal is to figure out which number corresponds to which letter using logic and vocabulary.

### How do I play Astraware CodeWords?

You start with a grid where numbers represent letters, and three letters are already in place. You guess possible words and match numbers to letters. The game highlights where you've assigned the same letter to different numbers. You can fill in letters manually or use an auto-fill option.

### Is Astraware CodeWords free to play?

The app offers free Daily puzzles and a Weekender puzzle. There are also 50 built-in puzzles. For unlimited access to all puzzles without ads, an optional 'Puzzles Plus' subscription is available, which can be purchased monthly, quarterly, or yearly.

### What are the benefits of the Puzzles Plus subscription?

The Puzzles Plus subscription provides unlimited access to all available Daily, Weekender, and Stream puzzles as soon as they are released. It also removes in-game advertisements and the need to earn tokens. Subscribers can also choose to highlight their high scores with badges.

### Can I play Astraware CodeWords offline?

Yes, you can purchase extra value puzzle packs for offline play. These packs offer additional content that can be enjoyed without an internet connection, allowing for continuous gameplay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.93.003 — 2025-09-01

• Updated Privacy Policy system

If you have any problems with this update, please get in touch with us using the in-game support system. Thank you for playing!

### 2.91.012 — 2025-02-10

• Fix: Euro and some other characters display incorrectly
• Improved compression to reduce download/install size

If you have any problems with this update, please get in touch with us using the in-game support system. Thank you for playing!

### 2.91.010 — 2024-09-17

• Added more indicators to show when content is being loaded
• Fix: Sometimes adverts failed to load
• Fix: Widget didn't show properly with Tinted appearance

If you have any problems with this update, please get in touch with us using the in-game support system. Thank you for playing!

### 2.91.009 — 2024-09-13

• Only show pop-up Privacy Consent form when necessary to show adverts
• Updated app icon
• Fix: Repeated alerts when transferring to a new device

If you have any problems with this update, please get in touch with us using the in-game support system. Thank you for playing!

### 2.90.007 — 2024-03-14

• New privacy consent form to conform to GDPR requirements in the EU and UK  
• Improved app stability

If you have any problems with this update, please get in touch with us using the in-game support system. Thank you for playing!

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