# Codewords Pro vs Duplics

The clearest difference is ads: Duplics at none against Codewords Pro's shown. Duplics also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Codewords Pro's advantage is ratings volume (259 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Codewords Pro sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Duplics sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duplics 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. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Codewords Pro's written reviews are positive against 83% of Duplics's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Codewords Pro ships an update every 3 months, Duplics every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codewords Pro | Duplics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/duplics/id1596720183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 82.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Mathis](https://appshunter.io/developer/892041879) | [LudicsCorner](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789539899) |

## 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


### Duplics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duplics/id1596720183)

A word game where all players use the same letter draw. Score the highest points by finding the best word each turn. Play solo, against friends, or the community with various game modes and dictionaries.

**Highlights:** Same letter draw for all players, Score highest points per turn, Play solo or against AI, Multiplayer against friends/community, Quick or classic game modes, French or English dictionaries, Evolving player ranking

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| All features during 2 months | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium access 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| All features during 6 months | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium access 1 year | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium access | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codewords Pro free?

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

### Is Duplics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Codewords Pro or Duplics?

Duplics is rated higher. Codewords Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Duplics averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Codewords Pro or Duplics have ads?

Codewords Pro shows ads; Duplics does not.

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

Codewords Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Duplics every 3 days. Most recently, Codewords Pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and Duplics on October 13, 2026.

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