# SpellTower Français vs Codex

SpellTower Français and Codex both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Codex's written reviews are positive against 44% of SpellTower Français's. Codex also leads on price (Free vs $2.99). SpellTower Français's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Codex is free to download; SpellTower Français costs $2.99 up front. Codex sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SpellTower Français asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SpellTower Français against 4.6 for Codex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of SpellTower Français's written reviews are positive against 100% of Codex's.

SpellTower Français ships an update every 6 days, Codex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpellTower Français | Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelltower-francais/id1160360982/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-le-jeu-de-lettres/id6444546871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 246 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) | [Charles Tatibouet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655266506) |

## What reviewers say

### SpellTower Français

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelltower-francais/id1160360982)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

A word puzzle game where you strategically form words to clear tiles and prevent them from reaching the top. It offers multiple game modes, a French dictionary, and online multiplayer challenges.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes, French dictionary, Online multiplayer, Taptic Engine support, Game Center integration, Modern design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Codex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-le-jeu-de-lettres/id6444546871)

This word game challenges you to form as many words as possible using seven daily letters, with the constraint that each word must include the central letter. It features a curated word list based on official Scrabble rules and allows you to share scores with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Form words with daily letters, Central letter requirement, Curated word list, Official Scrabble rules, Score sharing, Brain-training

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abonnement | $0.99 | per month |
| Codex Illimité — Mensuel | $1.99 | per month |
| Abonnement | $2.99 | per month |
| Abonnement | $2.99 | per month |
| Abonnement | $9.99 | per year |
| Codex Illimité — Annuel | $12.99 | per year |
| Abonnement | $17.99 | per year |
| Abonnement | $23.99 | per year |
| Abonnement | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpellTower Français free?

SpellTower Français costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Codex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpellTower Français or Codex?

Codex is rated higher. SpellTower Français averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Codex averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do SpellTower Français or Codex have ads?

Neither SpellTower Français nor Codex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpellTower Français or Codex?

SpellTower Français ships an update every 6 days, and Codex every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpellTower Français was updated on November 6, 2026 and Codex on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*