# Codewords Pro vs Devarai® Crosswords II

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Codewords Pro at 259 against Devarai® Crosswords II's 1. Devarai® Crosswords II's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Codewords Pro sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Devarai® Crosswords II sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Devarai® Crosswords II holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codewords Pro has 259 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codewords Pro | Devarai® Crosswords II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-pro/id1137372438/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devarai-crosswords-ii/id1525087169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Mathis](https://appshunter.io/developer/892041879) | [Devarai](https://appshunter.io/developer/452590599) |

## 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


### Devarai® Crosswords II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devarai-crosswords-ii/id1525087169)

Explore a virtual exhibition of international crossword art, featuring puzzles from leading authors in multiple languages. Enjoy an engaging interface, track your progress, and compete on leaderboards. A subscription unlocks full access to this expanding world of crosswords.

**Highlights:** International crossword art exhibition, Puzzles by leading authors, Multi-language support, Leaderboard and competition system, Progress tracking and statistics, Hands-free clue reading and dictation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-month subscription | $4.49 | per month |
| Three-month subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Six-month subscription | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| One-year subscription | $25.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codewords Pro free?

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

### Is Devarai® Crosswords II free?

Devarai® Crosswords II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Codewords Pro or Devarai® Crosswords II?

Devarai® Crosswords II is rated higher. Codewords Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Devarai® Crosswords II averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Codewords Pro or Devarai® Crosswords II have ads?

Both Codewords Pro and Devarai® Crosswords II show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codewords Pro or Devarai® Crosswords II?

Codewords Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Devarai® Crosswords II every 3 months. Most recently, Codewords Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and Devarai® Crosswords II on September 25, 2026.

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