# Codeword Unlimited + vs Codeword Unlimited

The clearest difference is price: Codeword Unlimited at Free against Codeword Unlimited +'s $4.99. Codeword Unlimited also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 55). Codeword Unlimited +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Codeword Unlimited is free to download; Codeword Unlimited + costs $4.99 up front. Codeword Unlimited sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Codeword Unlimited + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Codeword Unlimited + against 4.7 for Codeword Unlimited. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codeword Unlimited has 1.8K 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 Codeword Unlimited's.

Codeword Unlimited + ships an update every 2 months, Codeword Unlimited every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codeword Unlimited + | Codeword Unlimited |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeword-unlimited-plus/id633759494/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeword-unlimited/id643961117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 81.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Havos](https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068) | [Havos](https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068) |

## What reviewers say

### Codeword Unlimited +

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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


### Codeword Unlimited

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeword-unlimited/id643961117)

This app offers an unlimited supply of number-to-letter word puzzles, also known as Codewords or Cryptograms. Players can customize grid size, difficulty, and starting letters. It supports multiple languages and includes helpful tools for solving.

**Highlights:** Unlimited puzzle generation, Customizable grid size, Adjustable difficulty levels, Multi-language support, Letter highlighting, Word validity checker, View word definitions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter (no ads) | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 👍 Customizable difficulty levels
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 💪 Keeps the brain active
- 🎮 Enjoyable game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Intrusive ads
- ⏱️ Inaccurate timers
- 🔍 Questionable word choices
- 🇺🇸 American-centric vocabulary
- 🤖 Automated hints/penalties

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices
- Incompatibility issues with updates
- Incorrect word definitions

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- More challenging word lists
- Ability to manually fill in letters
- Improved timer accuracy
- Localization for different languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codeword Unlimited + free?

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

### Is Codeword Unlimited free?

Codeword Unlimited is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Codeword Unlimited is rated higher. Codeword Unlimited + averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Codeword Unlimited averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

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

Codeword Unlimited shows ads; Codeword Unlimited + does not.

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

Codeword Unlimited + ships an update every 2 months, and Codeword Unlimited every 4 months. Most recently, Codeword Unlimited + was updated on November 6, 2026 and Codeword Unlimited on November 6, 2026.

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