Comparison

Codewords Pro vs Word Mind

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Codewords Pro

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
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Codewords Pro is an app to play Codewords, a popular word game similar to crosswords. It features several hundred free puzzles as well as 2 daily puzzles. Codewords puzzles are similar to crosswords, but instead of clues, each letter has been replaced by a number from 1 to 26, and you need to figure out which letter each number represents. Features : - Several levels of difficulty, from beginner to very hard - A mix of grid styles : american, french, italian, ... (the difference is in the way the black squares are placed) - 2 new puzzles every day - Several languages available - Many settings to customize the features and the look and feel of the grid - Playable with VoiceOver

About

Word Mind

Sharpen your mind and expand your vocabulary with this addictive daily word puzzle game. Connect letters to find hidden words within a limited number of tries, with color cues to guide you. Enjoy a fun and challenging brain exercise that can be played offline.

Highlights
  • Daily word challenges
  • Vocabulary enhancement
  • Brain training
  • Offline play supported
  • Share results with friends
  • Multiple languages
Features
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Word Mind is a modern and engaging puzzle game. Play every day to sharpen your mind and improve your vocabulary. Immerse yourself in this beautiful and addictive brain teaser to relax and unwind. Can you think outside the box and find the hidden answer? This is a simple yet challenging daily exercise that will keep you coming back! If you enjoy logic puzzles, spelling challenges, or anagrams, you will love this experience. Word Mind requires you to deduce the correct letters and spell your way to victory. Challenge yourself today! HOW TO PLAY • Type your guess and check the letters. • You have 6 tries to find the correct answer. • Every color will show how close you were. • Green means the letter is in the correct spot. • Yellow means the letter is in the puzzle, but in the wrong spot. • Enjoy fun and addictive daily challenges. FEATURES • Easy to pick up and play. • Daily brain teasers! • Track and share your results with friends! • Great exercise for your vocabulary and spelling. • NO WIFI? NO PROBLEM! Play offline anywhere. • 100% FREE to play! • Play in your own language. LANGUAGES • Català • Dansk • Deutsch • English • Español • Français • Indonesia • Italiano • Nederlands • Norsk • Suomi • Svenska Activate your brain, relax your mind, and see if you have what it takes to become a puzzle master. Thank you for playing!

Screenshots

Codewords Pro4 screens
Word Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Codewords Pro at 88% against Word Mind's 0%. Codewords Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (262 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Codewords Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Word Mind sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Codewords Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codewords Pro has 262 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Codewords Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Word Mind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Codewords Pro versus Word Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodewords ProWord Mind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (262 ratings) — better4.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings262 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB55 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEmmanuel MathisJim Rosendal

Customer experience

Codewords Pro

All ratings259 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative3.1%

Word Mind

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Codewords Pro

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • English version of the app
  • Option to remove ads with purchase
  • Synchronization between devices (iPad/iPhone)
  • More grids available
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  • Provide solutions the following day

Word Mind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Codewords Pro

One-time10
  • Easy Puzzles - Vol. 3$1.99
  • Expert Puzzles - Vol. 6$1.99
  • Hard Puzzles - Vol. 3$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Easy Puzzles - Vol. 2$1.99
  • Intermediate Puzzles - Vol. 2$1.99
  • Hard Puzzles - Vol. 2$1.99
  • Expert Puzzles - Vol. 2$1.99
  • Intermediate Puzzles - Vol. 3$1.99
  • Expert Puzzles - Vol. 3$1.99
  • All-Access Pass$9.99
5 purchases

Word Mind

One-time5
  • 3 Hints$0.99
  • 10 Hints$2.99
  • 20 Hints$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove ads$4.99
  • 50 Hints$9.99

Questions

Is Codewords Pro free?
Codewords Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Mind free?
Word Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codewords Pro or Word Mind?
Codewords Pro is rated higher. Codewords Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while Word Mind averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.
Do Codewords Pro or Word Mind have ads?
Both Codewords Pro and Word Mind show ads.
Which is updated more often, Codewords Pro or Word Mind?
Codewords Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Word Mind every 3 months. Most recently, Codewords Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Word Mind on November 7, 2026.

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