Comparison

Coded Word Search vs Bead Off

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

Head to head
About

Coded Word Search

This game offers a unique twist on word searches by encrypting every letter. Players must find words to decipher the code and solve puzzles, earning in-game currency for hints. Progress through levels and increase your in-game score by completing numerous challenges.

Highlights
  • Encrypted letter puzzles
  • Code-cracking gameplay
  • In-game hint system
  • Progress tracking (Cred)
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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Coded Word Search puts an interesting spin on the traditional word search formula. Every letter in a given puzzle is encrypted! Find words to crack the code and solve the puzzle. Earn Keys to buy hints that will help you with tough puzzles. Go from scrub to legend as you increase your Cred by solving tons of puzzles!

About

Bead Off

Features
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Experience the soothing joy of organizing and clearing colorful beads in Bead Off — a relaxing 3D puzzle game that blends visual satisfaction with smart gameplay. Rotate bead-made 3D objects, find matching colors, and send each cluster to its corresponding box. As boxes fill, new colors appear and the challenge evolves. Every tap is smooth, every move is satisfying. How to Play Rotate the bead sculpture freely in 3D. Tap a bead to collect all connected ones of the same color. Fill boxes above to unlock new colors and keep going. Features Satisfying 3D visuals and physics Calming gameplay with intuitive controls Dozens of handcrafted puzzles A relaxing flow perfect for any mood Clear every bead, relax your mind, and enjoy the rhythm of simplicity.

Screenshots

Coded Word Search4 screens
Bead Off4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bead Off at none against Coded Word Search's 8. Bead Off also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Coded Word Search's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). 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. Coded Word Search sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Bead Off asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coded Word Search ships an update every 3 months, Bead Off every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Coded Word Search versus Bead Off: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoded Word SearchBead Off
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROSE METAL PRODUCTS, INC.BugFix Games Entertainment

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Coded Word Search

One-time8
  • Play Untimed$0.99
  • 50K Keys$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
Show 5 more
  • 200K Keys$2.99
  • 500K Keys$4.99
  • 1M Keys$6.99
  • 10M Keys$19.99
  • 100M Keys$99.99
None

Bead Off

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coded Word Search free?
Coded Word Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bead Off free?
Bead Off is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Coded Word Search or Bead Off have ads?
Both Coded Word Search and Bead Off show ads.
Which is updated more often, Coded Word Search or Bead Off?
Coded Word Search ships an update every 3 months, and Bead Off every 3 days. Most recently, Coded Word Search was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bead Off on October 14, 2026.

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