Comparison

Codeword Unlimited vs Cryptogram +

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-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
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Codeword Unlimited is an application to play the popular word game known as Codeword (also known as Cipher crosswords or Cyptograms). This game uses UK English spellings or US English spellings (user choice). The words to find are in English, or you can play in 35 other languages. 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). It is fun, challenging, and a real brain teaser. 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. 36 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 puzzles, 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 or the difficulty selector. 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 You can play this app in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Russian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Greek, Indonesian, Romanian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, Slovene, Turkish, Ukrainian, Afrikaans, Albanian, Azeri, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Catalan, Galician, Tagalog

About

Cryptogram +

Decode intricate cipher quotes and crack codes by connecting letters and numbers. Solve unique daily puzzles to reveal hidden words and expand your vocabulary. This brain-testing game offers thousands of challenges for adults.

Highlights
  • Decode cipher quotes
  • Crack codes
  • Solve daily crypto puzzles
  • Expand vocabulary
  • Thousands of hand-picked quotes
  • Varying difficulty levels
Features
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Cryptogram+ challenges you to decode intricate cipher quotes, decrypt letters, and crack the code. Connect words and numbers to solve unique daily crypto puzzles! In this classic cryptogram game, decipher cryptic quotes by making connections between letters and numbers. Use your logic to guess hidden word associations. Unlock quotes with each solved puzzle. Challenge yourself with thousands of cryptograms designed to test your brainpower and enhance your cross-logic skills. Engage in cryptography and experience the thrill of code-breaking with every puzzle you solve. Aim to become a true crypto master! How to Play: - Decode intricate cipher quotes by guessing the correct letters. - Use logic to uncover hidden quotes and utilize clues if you need help. - Carefully fill in letters to complete each puzzle and reveal the secret quotes. Game Features: - Enjoy thousands of hand-picked crypto quotes. - Expand your vocabulary and learn new words daily while playing! - User-friendly crossword game perfect for adults. - Varying difficulty levels to keep you challenged. Explore cryptogram challenges and find inspirational quotes in this word puzzle game! Download Now!

Screenshots

Codeword Unlimited4 screens
Cryptogram +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cryptogram + at every 5 days against Codeword Unlimited's every 4 months. Cryptogram + also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Codeword Unlimited's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 93). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Codeword Unlimited against 4.8 for Cryptogram +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codeword Unlimited has 1.8K ratings behind it against 93, 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 100% of Cryptogram +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codeword Unlimited ships an update every 4 months, Cryptogram + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Codeword Unlimited versus Cryptogram +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeword UnlimitedCryptogram +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better93
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHavosMegarama Games Ltd

Customer experience

Codeword Unlimited

All ratings1,765 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative12.0%

Cryptogram +

All ratings93 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Codeword Unlimited

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Cryptogram +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Codeword Unlimited

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter (no ads)$4.991 Year
1 purchases

Cryptogram +

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

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 +?
Cryptogram + is rated higher. Codeword Unlimited averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Cryptogram + averages 4.8 from 93 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 5 days. Most recently, Codeword Unlimited was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cryptogram + on September 26, 2026.

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