Comparison

Codewords + vs Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Codewords +

Solve crosswords where letters are replaced by numbers. Decipher the code to reveal the hidden words. Offers five difficulty levels, making it suitable for beginners and experienced players alike. Enjoy a clean, digital experience with unlimited attempts and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Number-coded crosswords
  • Five difficulty levels
  • 1400 puzzles available
  • Progress tracking
  • Mental exercise
Features
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Crossword puzzles with a twist! All the letters in a crossword have been replaced by numbers. Can you figure out which letter each number represents? Five different levels make this app is the perfect way to learn if you have never played before. Our codewords app is even better than playing it on paper. You won't waste any time searching around for a number, and you can change your answer as many times as you want without turning your puzzle into a mess. We made this app free so that you can test it without having to buy anything. It comes with ten free puzzles--two puzzles in each of the five levels. There are 1400 puzzles available for download, but the ten free puzzles might just keep you busy for a long time :) Features: - Easy to learn! - 5 levels of difficulty - 1400 puzzles (10 are free) - See your progress instantly in the puzzle book - A fun mental exercise to keep your brain sharp!

About

Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle

A word puzzle game where players fill in missing letters to decode cryptic quotes. It offers three challenging packs and simple mechanics for quick learning. Enjoy a mentally stimulating experience with a focus on quotes and wordplay.

Highlights
  • Decode cryptic quotes
  • Fill in missing letters
  • Three challenging packs
  • Easy-to-learn mechanics
  • Focus on quotes and wordplay
Features
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This is a small word game - it can be called cryptograms - for anyone who loves quotes and love to read and think about them. For some reasons, many words are missing letters and you are the right one to fix them. The game has 3 different packs that will be challenging you to solve by guessing and filling missing letters. One letter can be repeated in different words. The rules to learn how to play is quite easy, you will learn it in second. Just Press on an empty cells to highlight all the repeating and choose a letter you think it will be fit. Let enjoy the game and feel free to give your feedback here. Thank you a lot and remember rate 5 stars for this game.

Screenshots

Codewords +4 screens
Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle at none against Codewords +'s 10. Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 39 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Codewords +'s advantage is ratings volume (354 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 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. Codewords + sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codewords + has 354 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codewords + ships an update every 39 months, Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Codewords + versus Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodewords +Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (354 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings354 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB101 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSarah PierceHieu Hoang

Customer experience

Codewords +

All ratings354 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative3.3%

Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Codewords +

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Puzzle #29 looks different from actual puzzle
  • App is slowing down user's phone, needs update

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a help/clue button
  • Option to choose UK English spelling
  • Add a timer for more challenge
  • Allow users to insert letters manually
  • Add more puzzles/levels

Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Codewords +

One-time10
  • Gentle Pack #1$0.99
  • Gentle Pack #2$0.99
  • Easy Pack #1$0.99
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  • Easy Pack #2$0.99
  • Medium Pack #1$0.99
  • Medium Pack #2$0.99
  • Hard Pack #1$0.99
  • Hard Pack #2$0.99
  • Expert Pack #1$0.99
  • Megapack$6.99
None

Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codewords + free?
Codewords + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle free?
Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Codewords + or Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle?
Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle is rated higher. Codewords + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Codewords + or Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle have ads?
Neither Codewords + nor Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codewords + or Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle?
Codewords + ships an update every 39 months, and Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle every 2 months. Most recently, Codewords + was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cryptogram Cryptoquote Puzzle on November 13, 2026.

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