# Astraware CodeWords vs Codeword Unlimited +

The clearest difference is price: Astraware CodeWords at Free against Codeword Unlimited +'s $4.99. Astraware CodeWords also leads on ratings volume (162 vs 54). Codeword Unlimited +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Astraware CodeWords is free to download; Codeword Unlimited + costs $4.99 up front. Astraware CodeWords sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Codeword Unlimited + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Astraware CodeWords against 4.7 for Codeword Unlimited +. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 54 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Astraware CodeWords's written reviews are positive against 84% of Codeword Unlimited +'s.

Astraware CodeWords ships an update every 6 weeks, Codeword Unlimited + every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astraware CodeWords | Codeword Unlimited + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-codewords/id592704252/reviews) | [4.7 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeword-unlimited-plus/id633759494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 83.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 37 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astraware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/392328106) | [Havos](https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068) |

## 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


### Codeword Unlimited +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeword-unlimited-plus/id633759494)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This app offers an unlimited supply of number-based word puzzles, similar to crosswords but without clues. Players decode numbers into letters to reveal hidden words, with customizable grid sizes, difficulty levels, and word lists in multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Unlimited codeword puzzles, Customizable grid size, Adjustable difficulty levels, Highlighting of same letters, Word validity checker, View word definitions, Multi-language word lists

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable gameplay
- 🧠 Keeps mind active and sharp
- 🌟 Well-designed and user-friendly
- 💡 Flexible challenges and levels
- 💰 Worth the purchase for ad-free experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 American spelling and words used
- 🐛 App not optimized for recent screens
- 🐛 Update ruined the app, cannot open
- 🐛 Letters inserted automatically
- 🐛 Scientific words unsuitable

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot open app after update
- App not optimized for recent screens
- Regularly rejects common words
- Black screen on launch
- Cannot erase a letter that is not in the right place

**Requested features**

- UK English dictionary option
- Option to remove ads
- Option to not have a timer or a pause button
- New Game button on the menu bar
- Backspace button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astraware CodeWords free?

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

### Is Codeword Unlimited + free?

Codeword Unlimited + costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Astraware CodeWords or Codeword Unlimited +?

Astraware CodeWords and Codeword Unlimited + are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 162 and 54 ratings respectively.

### Do Astraware CodeWords or Codeword Unlimited + have ads?

Astraware CodeWords shows ads; Codeword Unlimited + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Astraware CodeWords or Codeword Unlimited +?

Astraware CodeWords ships an update every 6 weeks, and Codeword Unlimited + every 2 months. Most recently, Astraware CodeWords was updated on October 16, 2026 and Codeword Unlimited + on October 16, 2026.

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