# Codewords Pro vs SaMurra

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Codewords Pro at 88% against SaMurra's 43%. SaMurra's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Codewords Pro sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. SaMurra asks for nothing beyond the download.

Codewords Pro ships an update every 3 months, SaMurra every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codewords Pro | SaMurra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-pro/id1137372438/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **259** | — |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Mathis](https://appshunter.io/developer/892041879) | [Davide Onida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276164850) |

## What reviewers say

### Codewords Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-pro/id1137372438)

Engage in a unique word puzzle game where numbers replace letters. Solve hundreds of free puzzles or tackle two new daily challenges. Customize your experience with various difficulty levels, grid styles, and language options.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of free puzzles, Two daily puzzles, Multiple difficulty levels, Various grid styles, Multiple languages, Customizable settings, VoiceOver compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Puzzles - Vol. 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Puzzles - Vol. 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Puzzles - Vol. 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Puzzles - Vol. 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Puzzles - Vol. 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Puzzles - Vol. 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Puzzles - Vol. 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Puzzles - Vol. 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Puzzles - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Puzzles - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Puzzles - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Puzzles - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Puzzles - Vol. 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Puzzles - Vol. 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Puzzles - Vol. 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| All-Access Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Good for brain exercise
- 👍 Pleasant pastime
- 💡 Lots of free content
- 😌 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 🚀 Fast and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 VoiceOver compatibility issues
- ❓ Inconsistent word choices
- 😠 Frustration with VoiceOver
- 🤔 Confusing word usage
- 👎 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- VoiceOver not working as expected
- Cannot reset the grid
- Incorrect display of letters/numbers with VoiceOver

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- English version of the app
- Option to remove ads with purchase
- Synchronization between devices (iPad/iPhone)
- More grids available


### SaMurra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurra/id1276164851)

Engage in a classic finger-guessing game online against real players or AI. The objective is to correctly predict the sum of fingers shown by both players to win rounds and ultimately the match. Enjoy a simple yet engaging experience with fun characters and sounds.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer matches, Traditional 'morra' game, Guess the sum of fingers, Win 3 rounds to win match, Simple user interface, Funny characters and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codewords Pro free?

Codewords Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SaMurra free?

SaMurra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Codewords Pro or SaMurra have ads?

Codewords Pro shows ads; SaMurra does not.

### Which is updated more often, Codewords Pro or SaMurra?

Codewords Pro ships an update every 3 months, and SaMurra every 2 months. Most recently, Codewords Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and SaMurra on September 17, 2026.

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