# Codeword Unlimited vs Cryptogram

Codeword Unlimited and Cryptogram both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Codeword Unlimited's written reviews are positive against 22% of Cryptogram's. Codeword Unlimited also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Cryptogram's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (242K vs 1.8K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Codeword Unlimited sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Cryptogram sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Codeword Unlimited against 4.6 for Cryptogram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram has 242K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Codeword Unlimited's written reviews are positive against 22% of Cryptogram's.

Codeword Unlimited ships an update every 4 months, Cryptogram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codeword Unlimited | Cryptogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeword-unlimited/id643961117/reviews)** | [4.6 (242K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-brain-puzzle/id1644099880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **242K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 91 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Havos](https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068) | [Joyteractive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709316809) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-brain-puzzle/id1644099880)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Word, #58 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a variety of logic puzzles, word games, and cryptograms. Decode secret messages, solve word scrambles, and conquer increasingly challenging levels. This game offers a fun and rewarding way to sharpen your logical skills.

**Highlights:** Decode secret messages, Solve word scrambles, Logic puzzles, Increasing difficulty levels, Simple, clean design, Variety of puzzle types

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 20 SmallPackSale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack: Cryptogram Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (7 days) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free: Cryptogram Puzzles | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Hints Pack: Cryptogram | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 8 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 24 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Engaging brain exercise
- 📚 Variety of categories and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Small/hard-to-read numbers
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Battery draining issues

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles getting stuck or resetting progress
- Clue/hint feature not working properly
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Dark mode for easier reading
- Ability to replay past puzzles
- Improved accuracy of quotes and attributions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codeword Unlimited free?

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

### Is Cryptogram free?

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

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

Codeword Unlimited is rated higher. Codeword Unlimited averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Cryptogram averages 4.6 from 242K ratings.

### Do Codeword Unlimited or Cryptogram have ads?

Both Codeword Unlimited and Cryptogram show ads.

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

Codeword Unlimited ships an update every 4 months, and Cryptogram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Codeword Unlimited was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cryptogram on November 7, 2026.

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