Comparison

Codewords Pro vs Crossword Cipher

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

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 Codewords puzzles are similar to crosswords, but instead of clues, each letter has been replaced by a number from 1 to 26, and you need to figure out which letter each number represents.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

Crossword Cipher

Features
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Welcome to Crossword Cipher: Word Game, a relaxing word puzzle game that combines classic crosswords, codeword puzzles, cryptograms, picture word challenges, trivia quizzes, and fun adventure levels. Read the across and down clues, study the crossing letters, and use the number codes to uncover the correct answers. Each number is linked to one specific letter, and matching numbers always represent the same letter. As you solve more words, new letters and patterns are revealed, helping you complete the entire crossword grid step by step. Solve Crossword Puzzles Use the across and down clues to find the correct words and fill the crossword board. The puzzles include word definitions, abbreviations, general knowledge, synonyms, picture clues, and other engaging challenges. Solve answers directly from the clues or use letters revealed by crossing words to find your next breakthrough. Every completed word provides new hints for the rest of the puzzle. Connect the clues, recognize familiar word patterns, and gradually fill the entire grid. Solve Codeword Puzzles Each letter in the puzzle is linked to a number, and the same number always represents the same letter. Once you identify one number and letter match, you can use it to reveal more letters throughout the puzzle. Remember the code, examine the word patterns, and use the discovered letters to solve connected answers across the crossword grid. Combine vocabulary, spelling, logic, and pattern recognition to crack each codeword puzzle. Picture Word Adventure Look at pictures of animals, objects, places, and everyday scenes. Use the image, word length, revealed letters, and number clues to spell the correct answer. Each time you complete a word, the tower launches an arrow at an approaching monster. Keep solving word puzzles and defeat all the monsters before they reach the castle. Brain Test Trivia Quiz Take a break from crossword puzzles and enter the Brain Test quiz mode. Answer multiple-choice questions covering history, culture, science, geography, and general knowledge. Choose the correct answer before time runs out, earn points for correct responses, and test your knowledge, memory, and reaction speed. Game Features Classic Crossword Puzzles Solve across and down clues and use crossing letters to complete every crossword grid. Codeword and Cryptogram Challenges Match numbers with letters, decode hidden words, and solve satisfying cipher puzzles. Varied Word Clues Explore definitions, synonyms, abbreviations, picture clues, general knowledge, and word patterns. Picture Word Puzzles Identify each image, guess the word, and spell the correct answer. Word Puzzle Adventure Complete words to launch arrows, defeat monsters, and protect the castle. Trivia and Brain Test Quizzes Challenge yourself with questions about history, culture, science, geography, and more. Daily Word Challenges Return each day for fresh puzzles and new brain-training challenges. Stars and Leaderboards Complete levels, collect stars, improve your score, and climb the rankings. Whether you enjoy crossword games, codeword puzzles, cryptograms, spelling games, trivia quizzes, logic puzzles, or relaxing brain games, Crossword Cipher: Word Game offers a varied and rewarding word puzzle experience. Read the clues, crack the code, find the words, and complete every crossword puzzle!

Screenshots

Codewords Pro4 screens
Crossword Cipher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crossword Cipher at none against Codewords Pro's 10. Crossword Cipher also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Crossword Cipher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Codewords Pro versus Crossword Cipher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodewords ProCrossword Cipher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (262 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings262 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB117 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEmmanuel Mathis润豪 庄

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

Crossword Cipher

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
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  • 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
None

Crossword Cipher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codewords Pro free?
Codewords Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crossword Cipher free?
Crossword Cipher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Codewords Pro or Crossword Cipher have ads?
Both Codewords Pro and Crossword Cipher show ads.

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