# Codeword Unlimited + vs Overwords

The clearest difference is update cadence: Overwords at daily against Codeword Unlimited +'s every 2 months. Overwords also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Codeword Unlimited +'s advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 9). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Codeword Unlimited + costs $4.99 and Overwords $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 Overwords. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codeword Unlimited + has 54 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.

Codeword Unlimited + ships an update every 2 months, Overwords daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codeword Unlimited + | Overwords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeword-unlimited-plus/id633759494/reviews)** | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overwords/id6747488783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | #181 |
| Size | 70 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Havos](https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### Codeword Unlimited +

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

**Currently charting:** #146 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


### Overwords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overwords/id6747488783)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

A minimalist word-puzzle game where you stack words to expand the board. Overlapping letters fuse into new words, requiring careful planning for a calm, distraction-free experience. Enjoy pure gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Distraction-free gameplay, Word stacking mechanics, Board expansion, Relaxing audio, 30 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codeword Unlimited + free?

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

### Is Overwords free?

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

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

Codeword Unlimited + is rated higher. Codeword Unlimited + averages 4.7 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Overwords averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

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

Neither Codeword Unlimited + nor Overwords shows ads.

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

Codeword Unlimited + ships an update every 2 months, and Overwords daily. Most recently, Codeword Unlimited + was updated on October 19, 2026 and Overwords on October 8, 2026.

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

Codeword Unlimited + currently peaks at #146 in the App Store charts, and Overwords at #181. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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