# Codeword Unlimited vs Cryptogram +

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codeword Unlimited | Cryptogram + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeword-unlimited/id643961117/reviews) | **[4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-plus-cryptoquote-game/id6502898707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 71 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) | [Megarama Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/987479598) |

## 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-plus-cryptoquote-game/id6502898707)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## 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 +?

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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