# Codewords Pro vs Mots croisés

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Codewords Pro at 88% against Mots croisés's 0%. Codewords Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (262 vs 1). Mots croisés's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Codewords Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codewords Pro has 262 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Mots croisés's.

Codewords Pro ships an update every 3 months, Mots croisés fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codewords Pro | Mots croisés |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-pro/id1137372438/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mots-croises-francais/id6446811568/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **262** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Mathis](https://appshunter.io/developer/892041879) | [Amine Arous](https://appshunter.io/developer/374790416) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Puzzles - Vol. 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Puzzles - Vol. 6 | $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 |
| 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


### Mots croisés

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mots-croises-francais/id6446811568)

Engage with a classic French crossword puzzle experience. Features randomly generated grids, three difficulty levels, and helpful hints. Enjoy an intuitive interface designed for iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated crossword grids, Three difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard), Intuitive user interface, Help options (reveal letter/word), Playable on iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Indices illimités | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack Malin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zen Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack Champion | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codewords Pro free?

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

### Is Mots croisés free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Codewords Pro or Mots croisés?

Codewords Pro is rated higher. Codewords Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while Mots croisés averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Codewords Pro or Mots croisés have ads?

Both Codewords Pro and Mots croisés show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codewords Pro or Mots croisés?

Codewords Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Mots croisés fortnightly. Most recently, Codewords Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mots croisés on November 7, 2026.

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