# Word Hunt · vs Block Codex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Codex at none against Word Hunt ·'s 12. Block Codex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Word Hunt ·'s advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 2) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Hunt · sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Block Codex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Codex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Hunt · has 64K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Hunt · | Block Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-hunt/id1357352041/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-codex/id6757725479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 218 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Word Search Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1357352040) | [Vivian Bailey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699131679) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Hunt ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-hunt/id1357352041)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a word puzzle adventure where you find hidden words by swiping letters. Enjoy thousands of challenging puzzles at your own pace with no timers or lives. Earn free coins with every completed puzzle.

**Highlights:** Find words by swiping letters, High-quality word puzzles, Thousands of word games, Free coins for completing puzzles, No timers or lives, Unlimited word puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Word Puzzle Games Coins Medium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Word Puzzle Games Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Word Puzzle Games Coins Large | $4.99 | one-time |
| Word Games No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale Bundle 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Word Puzzle Games Coins XL | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sale Bundle 2 | $13.49 | one-time |
| Word Puzzle Games Coins Huge | $19.99 | one-time |
| Word Puzzle Games Coins Massiv | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Vocabulary test and word challenges
- 🧠 Helps improve brain function
- 👍 Fun and addictive game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches in recognizing valid words
- 💰 Expensive hint system
- 🤬 Poor customer support
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤔 Obscure word choices

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of points
- Game progress not saved properly
- Inability to input words
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Option to skip levels for a penalty
- More rewarding points system
- Ability to choose difficulty level


### Block Codex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-codex/id6757725479)

Explore New York City by walking every block. Track your progress on a map, aiming to turn all city blocks blue. Build a daily walking streak for rewards and achieve legendary status by conquering neighborhoods.

**Highlights:** Walk and map every NYC block, Track progress with color-coded map, Build and maintain daily walking streaks, Complete neighborhoods and boroughs, Simple, intuitive interface, Solo play, no social features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Hunt · free?

Word Hunt · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Codex free?

Block Codex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Word Hunt · or Block Codex?

Block Codex is rated higher. Word Hunt · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Block Codex averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Word Hunt · or Block Codex have ads?

Word Hunt · shows ads; Block Codex does not.

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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.*