Comparison

Codewords Pro vs Addle

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 Codewords puzzles are similar to crosswords, but instead of clues, each letter has been replaced by a number from 1 to 26, and you need to figure out which letter each number represents.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

Addle

Engage your mind with daily number puzzles. Mix and match numbers using basic arithmetic operations to hit a target number. Explore different game modes, from a relaxed learning experience to timed challenges, and track your progress as you level up.

Highlights
  • Daily number puzzles
  • Classic mode for practice
  • Time Attack mode
  • Adjustable difficulty
  • Progress tracking with XP
  • Clean design
Features
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Get your daily puzzle fix with Addle! Mix and match numbers using plus, minus, multiply and divide to reach the target number. Start with Classic mode to learn the ropes, then put your skills to the test with our Daily Challenges. Want an extra thrill? Try Time Attack mode to solve puzzles against the clock! Features: Daily Challenges - wake up to a fresh puzzle every morning Classic Mode - practice and improve at your own pace Time Attack Mode - test your speed when you're ready Adjustable Difficulty - make puzzles easier or trickier as you like Track Your Progress - gain XP and level up as you solve puzzles Clean, simple design that lets you focus on the puzzles Whether you're looking for a quick brain warm-up with your morning coffee or a longer puzzle session, Addle is the perfect way to keep your mind sharp. Start with easier puzzles and work your way up as your skills improve!

Screenshots

Codewords Pro4 screens
Addle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Addle at every 3 days against Codewords Pro's every 3 months. Addle also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 16 one-off in-app purchases and Addle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codewords Pro ships an update every 3 months, Addle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Codewords Pro versus Addle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodewords ProAddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (259 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings259 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB49 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEmmanuel MathisCaledonic Ltd

Customer experience

Codewords Pro

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

Addle

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Addle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Codewords Pro

One-time16
  • Easy Puzzles - Vol. 3$1.99
  • Easy Puzzles - Vol. 4$1.99
  • Easy Puzzles - Vol. 5$1.99
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  • Intermediate Puzzles - Vol. 4$1.99
  • Easy Puzzles - Vol. 6$1.99
  • Expert Puzzles - Vol. 7$1.99
  • Expert Puzzles - Vol. 8$1.99
  • Hard Puzzles - Vol. 3$1.99
  • 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
  • Easy Puzzles - Vol. 7$1.99
  • All-Access Pass$9.99
1 purchases

Addle

One-time1
  • Addle Premium - Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Codewords Pro free?
Codewords Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Addle free?
Addle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Codewords Pro or Addle have ads?
Both Codewords Pro and Addle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Codewords Pro or Addle?
Codewords Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Addle every 3 days. Most recently, Codewords Pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and Addle on September 17, 2026.

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