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Codeword Unlimited + vs Cryptogram Clues

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

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About

Codeword Unlimited +

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
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Codeword Unlimited is an application to play the popular word game known as Codeword (also known as Cipher crosswords). For those unfamiliar with Codeword puzzles, they provide a grid of words, similar to a normal crossword, but with no clues, rather a few initially provided letters, and a number in each square in the gird to indicate its (as yet unknown) letter. All boxes with the same number must use the same letter. From that information and the few initially provided letters it is possible to work out which words will fit in the boxes. Hence you are decoding (or decyphering) the numbers into letters to reveal the hidden words. Usually all 26 letters of the alphabet are used in the codeword, although not always (and unused letters appear crossed out in the keyboard). Feature list: 1) Unlimited number of codewords!! They are created on-the-fly using the application's advanced generator engine and it's built-in word list. 2) The player decides the number of rows and columns (from 3 to 20). This allows the game to be suitable for all kinds of mobile-phones and tablets. 3) Difficultly level can be specified by the user, which determines the pool of words the generator will use. The larger the pool the greater the difficulty. There is even an early learner mode with a limited number of words, aimed at children and English language learners. The number of starting letters can also be specified. Higher scores can be obtained with more difficult codewords. 4) Selecting a square in the grid will highlight all places the same letter is used in that grid (i.e. has the same number to decipher). This is really handy and of course not possible when doing codewords in a magazine. 5) If a game is too difficult, the application provides two useful tools to help you (see below). 6) For any word in the grid for which all squares are assigned to letters, Codeword Unlimited will highlight if that word is NOT an allowed word in the word list it uses to generate its codewords. This helps you when you have mistakes in your current assignments (saving you lots of time and frustration!). 7) An on-screen keyboard means it is much easier and more comfortable to play. 8) The definition of a completed word can be viewed. This is useful if you do not know it, or you are learning a foreign language (internet connection required). 9) Choose the language of the word list, from a large range of downloadable dictionaries. 26 languages are currently available (see below). 10) Can be played in portrait or landscape mode. Just rotate your device and the display adjusts automatically. Other similar applications want you to pay for more Codewords, but this game provides you with endless puzzles, all for free!! Each game is assigned a difficulty level from 0 (easy) to 9 (very hard). The difficulty level is determined by the settings. Each difficulty level maintains the high scores (measured by fastest time to complete the game). The game displays the best 20 scores for each difficulty level. If the player is in difficulty, the application provides two very useful aids. (1) The game can provide another decoded letter. (2) The game can show you potential answers for an uncompleted word. The game uses the letters that you have already decoded and displays the matching words. Dictionaries available are English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Polish, Norwegian, Romanian, Serbian(Latin), Serbian(Cyrillic), Slovak, Slovene, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian and more coming later

About

Cryptogram Clues

Engage your mind with challenging cryptogram puzzles. Solve clues, decode letters, and reveal hidden quotes and interesting facts. This game combines logic, deduction, and vocabulary for a unique brain-teasing experience.

Highlights
  • Challenging cryptogram puzzles
  • Logic and deduction gameplay
  • Word puzzles with clues
  • Hidden quotes and facts
  • Hints for assistance
  • Brain teasers
Features
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Welcome to Cryptogram Clues — a challenging word puzzle game where every answer helps you crack the code. Solve clues, guess words, and decode letters to reveal hidden quotes and discover interesting facts. Each puzzle combines logic, deduction, and vocabulary skills to challenge your mind. How to play: • Solve clues and find the correct answers • Each number represents a hidden letter • Use answers to decode letters and reveal the hidden quote • Solve the puzzle to discover the full fact • Use hints when you need help Features: • Challenging cryptogram puzzles • Logic games and brain teasers • Word puzzles with clues and answers • Interesting facts from many topics • Difficult levels for brain game fans • Hidden pictures revealed in special levels A new twist on classic word games: Unlike traditional crossword puzzles, every solved clue helps you unlock the code. Guess words, decode letters, reveal the hidden message, and discover something new with every puzzle. Start your cryptogram adventure today! If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact us at: mjmobigames@gmail.com

Screenshots

Codeword Unlimited +4 screens
Cryptogram Clues4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cryptogram Clues at Free against Codeword Unlimited +'s $4.99. Cryptogram Clues also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Codeword Unlimited +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating 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

Cryptogram Clues is free to download; Codeword Unlimited + costs $4.99 up front. Cryptogram Clues sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Codeword Unlimited + asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Codeword Unlimited + against 4.7 for Cryptogram Clues. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codeword Unlimited + has 55 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codeword Unlimited + ships an update every 2 months, Cryptogram Clues every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Codeword Unlimited + versus Cryptogram Clues: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeword Unlimited +Cryptogram Clues
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (55 ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#156 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB237 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHavosYULIYA NORENBERH

Bugs and requests

Codeword Unlimited +

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Pause button
  • Option to remove timer
  • No erase button
  • UK English words

Cryptogram Clues

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Codeword Unlimited +

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cryptogram Clues

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 20 Hints$3.99
  • 50 Hints$6.99

Questions

Is Codeword Unlimited + free?
Codeword Unlimited + costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cryptogram Clues free?
Cryptogram Clues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codeword Unlimited + or Cryptogram Clues?
Cryptogram Clues is rated higher. Codeword Unlimited + averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Cryptogram Clues averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Codeword Unlimited + or Cryptogram Clues have ads?
Cryptogram Clues shows ads; Codeword Unlimited + does not.
Which is updated more often, Codeword Unlimited + or Cryptogram Clues?
Codeword Unlimited + ships an update every 2 months, and Cryptogram Clues every 2 weeks. Most recently, Codeword Unlimited + was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cryptogram Clues on November 10, 2026.

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