# Codeword Unlimited + vs Sidewords

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sidewords at 295 against Codeword Unlimited +'s 55. Sidewords also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Codeword Unlimited + costs $4.99 and Sidewords $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Codeword Unlimited + against 4.7 for Sidewords. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidewords has 295 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Codeword Unlimited +'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Sidewords's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codeword Unlimited + | Sidewords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeword-unlimited-plus/id633759494/reviews) | **[4.7 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidewords/id1223257768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **295** |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 80.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #145 | **#78** |
| Size | 70 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Havos](https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068) | [Milkbag Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/702914608) |

## What reviewers say

### Codeword Unlimited +

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### Sidewords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidewords/id1223257768)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This app offers a unique blend of logic and word puzzles with no timers or penalties. It provides hundreds of puzzles of varying difficulty, with new ones added daily, and includes a bonus game. Users can customize the color scheme to suit their mood.

**Highlights:** Logic and word puzzle blend, Hundreds of puzzles, Daily new puzzles, Bonus game included, Customizable color schemes, No timers or penalties

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging word game
- 💡 Original and creative concept
- 🧠 Keeps the brain working
- 😌 Relaxing gameplay, no time limit
- 🆓 Free to play, no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing/lack of tutorial
- 🚫 Nonsense/unreal words accepted
- ❌ Real words sometimes rejected
- 🔠 Portrait mode only
- 🔄 Syncing between devices missing

**Reported bugs**

- Crash when clicking 'share solution'
- Applies unreal words
- Sometimes rejects real words

**Requested features**

- Improve tutorial or add clear instructions
- Sync between devices
- Add a scoring system or way to measure excellence
- Allow iPad rotation to landscape
- More puzzles/daily puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codeword Unlimited + free?

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

### Is Sidewords free?

Sidewords costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Codeword Unlimited + or Sidewords?

Sidewords is rated higher. Codeword Unlimited + averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Sidewords averages 4.7 from 295 ratings.

### Do Codeword Unlimited + or Sidewords have ads?

Neither Codeword Unlimited + nor Sidewords shows ads.

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

Codeword Unlimited + ships an update every 2 months, and Sidewords every 2 months. Most recently, Codeword Unlimited + was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sidewords on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Codeword Unlimited + or Sidewords?

Codeword Unlimited + currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and Sidewords at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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