# Codewords — user reviews > 38 indexed App Store user reviews of Codewords by Teazel, rated 4.80/5 from 83 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords/id682094723/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords/id682094723.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 71 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (12 of 38) ### 4/5 — Not Optimised for new iPhone *2018-12-04, version 1.9* It is a nice app and game but could you pulsate it to optimise for new iPhones? It will be 5 star then ### 4/5 — Puzzle 9 Pack 4 *2018-08-28* Keep getting a green tick rather than fully completed which it is otherwise this is a great game especially with the variety of levels ### 5/5 — ❤️❤️Love it!❤️❤️ *2017-09-28, version 1.4* Love it! Fun, relaxing, with a chalenge! ### 5/5 — Code words *2017-09-25* Excellent game, recommend it for anyone helps to make you think, love it. ### 5/5 — Fantastic game *2017-07-26, version 1.4* Codewords is a great and challenging game. It's as easy to play as the company's crosswords game but offers a totally different challenge. It's a great way to spend a few minutes a day stretching the brain. ### 5/5 — Kalraw *2017-05-30, version 1.4* Great app!! ### 4/5 — Good time-filler *2017-05-22, version 1.4* If you feel the need to exercise your grey cells and already have a Sudoku on your iPhone, then this could be a suitable addition for your Apps Collection... It's not perfect - but it is easy to learn its little idiosyncrasies and see how swiftly each grid can be completed. ### 4/5 — I can take my addiction with me now! *2017-04-30, version 1.4* I used to buy Codewords magazine from Penny Press Dell, but they went out of print. This app is better because you can quickly change letters without inconvenient ink smudges. Well designed and easy to play, this game is challenging for wordsmiths and those looking to test their spelling skills. ### 5/5 — Addictive *2017-04-17, version 1.4* An addictive twist on traditional crosswords that emphasizes pattern recognition skills (instead of trivia knowledge). ### 5/5 — Great game *2016-07-12* Enjoyed the levels to choose from depending of my mood and available time and appreciated the basic word choice. Helps to enrich your vocabulary and can be played together. ### 5/5 — Code words *2015-04-30* Thank you so much for this game. I am thoroughly enjoying playing. This is a really good brain workout. Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Ideal *2015-04-17, version 1.4* If you don't want to purchase and carry the printed versions and pen, then this is an ideal alternative to occupy your mind, whilst in waiting rooms etc. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Restore purchases does not work *2018-05-13* Restore purchases button does nothing when pressed. ### 1/5 — Would be a great game but... *2014-02-10, version 1.2* it won't let me purchase the packs. Sometimes, eventually, the iTunes box pops up asking for my password which it tells me every time is incorrect. I know it's not because I just used the same password to write this review. Sort it out please. I'd like to play the rest of the games. ### 2/5 — Infuriating *2025-03-27, version 1.9* Some of the most bizarre words - ashman? Viii? So bad I have to keep playing to appreciate some of the most bizarre words in the American language. ### 2/5 — Ads! *2018-09-04, version 1.8* Great app, but I can’t complete the game because the adverts are covering the top rows and the score. How stupid! I will be downloading a different app. ### 2/5 — Annoying *2016-01-25, version 1.4* Good game however this app is so annoying as with every level only 5 games are unlocked and the other '100' of each level must be brought. What a cheek, I'm sorry i wouldn't mind if you at least we're able to unlock some games for completely levels, but you can't so what's the point? ### 3/5 — Except *2022-05-12* Fantastic game, easy to use, generous number of puzzles. HOWEVER there are occasional spelling errors which inhibit gameplay. E.g. “rythmic” should be ”rhythmic”, etc. ### 3/5 — Game needs to be tested *2018-04-26, version 1.8* I’m disappointed because although I like this app, there are a lot of glitches that need fixing. Approx 6 of the games I have completed show up as having no errors, however do not congratulate and tick as being completed. The last one I completed like this was pack 9, puzzle 2. ### 3/5 — Easy levels are great *2018-03-31, version 1.8* There are too many bizarre words after the easy levels ### 3/5 — Cheap and cheerful *2013-12-27, version 1.1* At £1.99 for 700 puzzles, it's probably the cheapest around, but even the 'harder' levels are distinctly unchallenging, and many words appear time and time again. I quickly got bored. Suggestion: Needs an option to reduce the number of given letters to one, or even zero. ### 4/5 — Good free app *2018-12-11, version 1.9* Like that letter placed in every square of same number....way better than paper. Like that used letter marked off on grid. Perhaps a bit too easy with 3 letters in but keeps me occupied when travelling ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — BRILLIANT! *2026-03-17, version 1.12* Good and challenging ### 5/5 — Favourite *2025-04-17* Codewords has been my go to for years now and still I keep coming back. Good for a short break, and now and then a real teaser. I wouldn’t be without it.👏 ### 5/5 — Fun way to pass the time *2023-12-02, version 1.9* Enjoy this game ### 5/5 — Purchase history erased *2021-02-14, version 1.9* Bought this app and the iPad needed resetting. Downloaded the app again and the purchase history has been erased. How do I reinstate purchase, please? ### 5/5 — Codeword *2020-05-08, version 1.9* Best of all puzzles ever invented. Very addictive but also the best and easiest way to keep the brain working at reasonable level and speed. Good game and very entertaining. The puzzles are very absorbing and irresistibly pleasant almost to a point of becoming an addiction. Brilliantly laid out, easy to understand and play. The puzzles have the right features to suit different moods and abilities which make them a great pleasure to play. ### 5/5 — Codewords *2019-09-26, version 1.9* Without a doubt,best codewords game on the web ### 5/5 — Super version *2019-04-08, version 1.9* This is good - very good. I like the check button as you go along. Hope you do more puzzles in the future. ### 5/5 — Very good *2018-02-02, version 1.8* No hurry, no timer, relaxing and English spelling. Great ### 5/5 — Very entertaining *2018-01-18, version 1.8* The puzzles have a range to suit a variety of abilities. They are easy to use and you can check answers as you go in case you make a mistake. Very entertaining and good value for money. ### 5/5 — Love it *2017-12-06, version 1.8* So much fun and challenging but not overly hard. Great game! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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