# WordCode vs CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles at 2.2K against WordCode's 2. CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles also leads on chart position (#115 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WordCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for WordCode against 4.6 for CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles has 2.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WordCode ships an update fortnightly, CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordCode | CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordcode-puzzle-game/id1631716438/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-cryptogram-puzzles/id6746162471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 7 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Grosze Nipper de Oliveira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575428269) | [QuriousBit Games Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715784154) |

## What reviewers say

### WordCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordcode-puzzle-game/id1631716438)

A word-guessing game where players must deduce four words, with each word's final letter becoming the starting letter of the subsequent word. It offers a free-to-play experience with optional in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Word guessing gameplay, Chain-linking word mechanic, Free to play, In-app purchases available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-cryptogram-puzzles/id6746162471)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Crack encrypted word puzzles by deciphering number-to-letter substitutions. Uncover hidden messages, quotes, and lyrics while sharpening your logic and pattern recognition skills. Enjoy thousands of challenges with optional hints and offline play.

**Highlights:** Crack cryptograms, Solve thousands of puzzles, Decode hidden messages, Hints and smart assistance, New puzzles regularly, Offline play, Track progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| BigPaw's Hint Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints Sale | $2.49 | one-time |
| Basic Piggy Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Piggy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Piggy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.49 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ADS for 1 Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Piggy | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fairytale Cursor Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ADS Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Silver Piggy | $15.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Piggy | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WordCode free?

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

### Is CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles free?

CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WordCode or CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles?

CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles is rated higher. WordCode averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do WordCode or CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles have ads?

Both WordCode and CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WordCode or CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles?

WordCode ships an update fortnightly, and CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles every 10 days. Most recently, WordCode was updated on September 18, 2026 and CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles on September 24, 2026.

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