# Astraware CodeWords vs Quotefalls Round

The clearest difference is ads: Quotefalls Round at none against Astraware CodeWords's shown. Quotefalls Round also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 87%) and ratings volume (756 vs 162). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astraware CodeWords sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Quotefalls Round sells 4 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 — 4.7 for Astraware CodeWords against 4.8 for Quotefalls Round. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 756 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Astraware CodeWords's written reviews are positive against 96% of Quotefalls Round's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astraware CodeWords | Quotefalls Round |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-codewords/id592704252/reviews) | **[4.8 (756 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quotefalls-round/id1103536176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 162 | **756** |
| Positive reviews | 87.4% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astraware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/392328106) | [Norman Basham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710814251) |

## What reviewers say

### Astraware CodeWords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-codewords/id592704252)

This word puzzle game challenges you to crack a secret code by substituting numbers for letters in a crossword-style grid. Use logic and vocabulary to decipher words and climb the global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Number-to-letter substitution puzzles, Daily and Weekender puzzles, 50 built-in puzzles, Extra puzzle streams, Intuitive interface, Highlighting for letter consistency, Manual and auto-fill options

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzles Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Puzzles Plus | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Puzzles Plus | $7.99 | per year |
| Fun-size Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Family Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tough Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tough Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vacation Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Daily Puzzles | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Pack 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable and mentally stimulating
- 🚀 Well-designed online puzzle
- 👍 Challenging but always enjoyable
- 👍 Great way to stimulate the brain
- 👍 Excellent puzzles, fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inappropriate words in puzzles
- 🔋 Increased ads and longer durations
- 👎 Mandatory commercials ruin the experience
- 👎 Repetitive long words make it too easy
- 👎 Glitches and issues with latest update

**Reported bugs**

- Hints not adding correctly to time
- Game no longer loads after recent update
- Purchased puzzles and packs not available

**Requested features**

- More free puzzles made available daily
- Flashing empty space indicator for last letter
- Theme-based puzzles and more daily challenges
- Ability to opt-out of competitive leaderboard


### Quotefalls Round

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quotefalls-round/id1103536176)

A classic word game where you build quotations by strategically selecting letters from vertical columns. Arrange the letters to reveal a memorable quote. This game challenges your vocabulary and logic.

**Highlights:** Construct quotations, Select letters from columns, Arrange letters to form quotes, Classic word game gameplay, Vocabulary and logic challenge

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mercury - 6 Rounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mars - 15  Rounds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jupiter - 40 Rounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Solar System - 61 Rounds | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 📚 Interesting quotes
- ⏱️ Quick and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Clean and appealing UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive quotes
- 💰 Limited free content, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing on some devices
- Issues with screen rotation and controls

**Requested features**

- More puzzle content and variety
- Ability to track progress and stats
- Option to disable auto-fill/error detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astraware CodeWords free?

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

### Is Quotefalls Round free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Astraware CodeWords or Quotefalls Round?

Quotefalls Round is rated higher. Astraware CodeWords averages 4.7 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Quotefalls Round averages 4.8 from 756 ratings.

### Do Astraware CodeWords or Quotefalls Round have ads?

Astraware CodeWords shows ads; Quotefalls Round does not.

### Which is updated more often, Astraware CodeWords or Quotefalls Round?

Astraware CodeWords ships an update every 6 weeks, and Quotefalls Round every 6 weeks. Most recently, Astraware CodeWords was updated on September 29, 2026 and Quotefalls Round on September 27, 2026.

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