Comparison

Astraware CodeWords vs Daily CodeWord Puzzle

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

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About

Astraware CodeWords

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
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Can you crack the code? Astraware CodeWords is an addictive word puzzle game with a difference! You start with a crosswords style grid but instead of words, each letter has been substituted with a number from 1 to 26. It is up to you to figure out which number stands for each letter! There are no clues but 3 letters are already in place to help you get started and each letter of the alphabet is used at least once. You start by guessing possible words and matching numbers with letters, until you've fully cracked the code - and your vocabulary and logical reasoning will be stretched along the way! Did you know that the letter 'e' is the most commonly used letter in English? Did you know that 'th' is the most common pair of letters to be seen together? You'll use this knowledge and more as you make your guesses and work out the words! Astraware CodeWords gives you access to play our free Daily puzzles - top the global leaderboard by completing the puzzle in the fastest time! For an extra challenge there is a Weekender puzzle available each Friday with a trickier grid and more unusual words. Great features include: - Unlimited access to our two Daily puzzles and Weekender puzzle. - A collection of 50 built-in puzzles in various sizes and difficulties, perfect for beginners and avid players - Extra puzzle streams for endless play - Intuitive interface - Highlighting to show where you've chosen the same letter for different numbers - Option to fill in letters manually, or choose auto to fill in all occurrences of that letter at once - Save slots available to have several puzzles on the go at once, so you can stop for a break and come back to a puzzle later - Option to purchase extra value puzzle packs for offline play - Puzzles Plus subscription for unlimited puzzles Puzzles Plus Subscription Terms and Details Puzzles Plus is our optional subscription for CodeWords which entitles you to play all of the available Daily, Weekender and Stream puzzles as soon as they are available, without in-game adverts or any requirement to earn tokens. Subscribers can also choose to highlight their high scores with a choice of badges. Subscriptions are available with renewal periods of either monthly, quarterly (every 3 months), or yearly. The price shown is the cost of the renewal, with the saving value for longer subscription periods as a comparison to the monthly option. After you confirm a subscription, you will have a free trial period of seven days. Your iTunes Account will be charged as soon as the free trial is over. If you cancel the subscription at any time before the free trial is over, you will not be billed. The subscriptions are automatically renewing, and you will be charged again at the end of your current subscription period. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn this off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal cost will be the same for each subscription period, and will be charged within the 24 hours before the end of your current subscription. You can manage the subscriptions at any time by going to the Account Settings in the Settings App after purchase. There are options to either change to a different renewal period (which will be at a different price) or to cancel your subscription completely. If you cancel the renewal you will still have access to the Puzzles Plus features until the full subscription period is complete. If you confirm the purchase of a subscription before the free trial is complete, any unused portion of the free trial will be lost. These terms are listed at the Astraware site at : https://www.astraware.com/about/puzzlesplus/ For more information on Data and Privacy, please view the Astraware Privacy page at http://www.astraware.com/privacy

About

Daily CodeWord Puzzle

Engage in a daily word puzzle that challenges your logic and vocabulary. Decode letter-number matches to reveal hidden words, with options for competitive play or a relaxed pace. Unlock bonus content and compete globally.

Highlights
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Logic and vocabulary challenges
  • Global leaderboards
  • Bonus puzzles for top players
  • Optional subscription for extra puzzles
  • Timer for competitive play
Features
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A fresh codeword puzzle, every single day. Daily Codewords is a classic codebreaker puzzle. Every number in the grid stands for a letter. Use the starter letters, spot patterns and work out the hidden words to decode the whole grid. HOW IT WORKS • Each number from 1 to 26 hides a different letter • Place a letter and it fills in every square with that number • Use logic and word knowledge to complete the grid • Tap the check button to confirm one letter or test your whole grid ONE PUZZLE A DAY Everyone gets the same puzzle each day. Solve it, then compare your time on the global leaderboard. A countdown shows when the next puzzle unlocks. BUILD YOUR STREAK Come back daily to grow your streak. Optional daily reminders help you keep it going. EARN ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock badges such as Perfect Solve, Pure Logic, Flawless, Speed Demon, Lightning, Week Warrior, Monthly Master and Centurion. TRACK YOUR STATS See your best and average solve times, your solve history and your perfect solves as they improve. SHARE YOUR RESULTS Create a share card showing your time, mistakes and hints, and challenge your friends to beat it. HINTS WHEN YOU NEED THEM Stuck? Use a hint to reveal a letter, or check your work before you commit to an answer. Earn credits by solving puzzles, or top up in the store. PREMIUM PUZZLES Want more? Unlock bonus premium puzzles for an extra challenge. Simple to learn, satisfying to master. Crossword fans, cryptogram solvers and word game lovers will all enjoy it. Take a few minutes each day to give your brain a workout. Download Daily Codewords and crack today's code! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Astraware CodeWords4 screens
Daily CodeWord Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Daily CodeWord Puzzle at none against Astraware CodeWords's shown. Daily CodeWord Puzzle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Astraware CodeWords's advantage is ratings volume (162 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Astraware CodeWords sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Daily CodeWord Puzzle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Daily CodeWord Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astraware CodeWords has 162 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astraware CodeWords ships an update every 6 weeks, Daily CodeWord Puzzle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Astraware CodeWords versus Daily CodeWord Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstraware CodeWordsDaily CodeWord Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (162 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings162 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstraware LimitedChristopher Dornan

Customer experience

Astraware CodeWords

All ratings162 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.4%

Daily CodeWord Puzzle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Astraware CodeWords

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Daily CodeWord Puzzle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Astraware CodeWords

Subscriptions3
  • Puzzles Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Puzzles Plus7 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Puzzles Plus7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time10
  • Fun-size Pack$0.99
  • Family Pack$1.99
  • Tough Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Easy Pack$1.99
  • Tough Pack 2$1.99
  • Vacation Pack$3.99
  • Ad-Free Daily Puzzles$4.99
  • Deluxe Pack$4.99
  • Deluxe Pack 2$4.99
  • Calendar Pack 2017$4.99
6 purchases

Daily CodeWord Puzzle

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time5
  • Starter Credit Pack$0.99
  • Value Credit Pack$1.99
  • Premium Pack$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Mega Pack$9.99
  • Burning Money$19.99

Questions

Is Astraware CodeWords free?
Astraware CodeWords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Daily CodeWord Puzzle free?
Daily CodeWord Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Astraware CodeWords or Daily CodeWord Puzzle?
Daily CodeWord Puzzle is rated higher. Astraware CodeWords averages 4.7 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Daily CodeWord Puzzle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Astraware CodeWords or Daily CodeWord Puzzle have ads?
Astraware CodeWords shows ads; Daily CodeWord Puzzle does not.
Which is updated more often, Astraware CodeWords or Daily CodeWord Puzzle?
Astraware CodeWords ships an update every 6 weeks, and Daily CodeWord Puzzle every 2 months. Most recently, Astraware CodeWords was updated on October 20, 2026 and Daily CodeWord Puzzle on October 7, 2026.

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