Comparison

Codex vs Winter Words

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

Head to head
About

Codex

This word game challenges you to form as many words as possible using seven daily letters, with the constraint that each word must include the central letter. It features a curated word list based on official Scrabble rules and allows you to share scores with friends and family.

Highlights
  • Form words with daily letters
  • Central letter requirement
  • Curated word list
  • Official Scrabble rules
  • Score sharing
  • Brain-training
Features
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Codex est le jeu de mots quotidien qui fait travailler votre vocabulaire et vos méninges, quelques minutes par jour. Chaque jour à minuit, un nouveau puzzle vous attend : formez le plus de mots possible avec les 7 lettres du jour. Une seule contrainte – chaque mot doit contenir la lettre centrale du plateau. Simple à comprendre, difficile à maîtriser : trouverez-vous le mot qui utilise les 7 lettres ? UN DICTIONNAIRE RIGOUREUX Notre liste de mots est élaborée avec soin à partir de l'Officiel du Scrabble. Pas de pluriels, pas de formes conjuguées, pas de mots obscurs pour gonfler artificiellement les scores : uniquement du vrai vocabulaire français. Chaque puzzle est vérifié à la main. UN RITUEL QUOTIDIEN Un seul puzzle par jour, le même pour tout le monde. Comme les mots croisés du journal, Codex devient vite une habitude : au petit-déjeuner, dans le métro ou avant de dormir. Les parties sont courtes, sans chronomètre et sans pression – jouez à votre rythme. DÉFIEZ VOS PROCHES Partagez votre score en un geste et comparez vos résultats avec vos amis, vos collègues ou votre famille. Qui trouvera le plus de mots aujourd'hui ? ENTRAÎNEZ VOTRE CERVEAU Anagrammes, vocabulaire, orthographe : Codex est une gymnastique douce pour l'esprit, idéale pour enrichir son lexique jour après jour. Un design épuré, sans distraction. Téléchargez Codex et découvrez le puzzle du jour. Conditions générales d'utilisation : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Winter Words

A word game that combines crosswords with deciphering words from photos. Solve hundreds of puzzles, progress through increasing difficulty, and play in multiple languages. Enjoy offline gameplay on your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Photo-based word puzzles
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Letter reveal mechanics
  • Multilingual support
  • Offline play
  • Smartphone and tablet optimized
Features
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Welcome to Winter Words, the ultimate word game that combines the thrill of crosswords with the visual challenge of deciphering words from photos! Embark on an exciting linguistic journey where your observational skills and vocabulary prowess will be put to the test. With hundreds of captivating puzzles, Winter Words guarantees endless hours of brain-teasing fun. Gameplay: Dive into the world of Winter Words and immerse yourself in a unique gaming experience. Each puzzle presents you with a vibrant photo, and your task is to unravel the hidden words within. As you successfully guess words, the game rewards you by revealing more letters, aiding you in deciphering the remaining words. Challenge yourself with an ever-increasing difficulty level as you progress through the game. Languages: Winter Words is designed for a global audience, offering gameplay in six languages. Whether you're a polyglot or just looking to enhance your language skills, Winter Words has you covered. Offline Play: No need for a constant internet connection! Winter Words ensures uninterrupted entertainment by allowing you to play offline. Whether you're on a plane, commuting, or simply relaxing at home, the game is always at your fingertips, ready to engage your mind. Features: Engaging Puzzles: Enjoy hundreds of visually stunning puzzles that vary in difficulty. Progressive Difficulty: Start easy and progress to more challenging levels as you hone your word-guessing skills. Letter Reveals: Strategically unveil letters by correctly guessing words, gradually unlocking the entire puzzle. Multilingual Support: Play in your preferred language or challenge yourself by switching between languages. Offline Mode: Play anytime, anywhere, without worrying about an internet connection. Smartphone and Tablet Compatibility: Optimized for both smartphones and tablets for a seamless gaming experience. How to Play: 1. Examine the photo closely. 2. Identify words hidden within the image. 3. Type in your guesses and watch as more letters are revealed. 4. Solve the entire puzzle and move on to the next challenge. Get ready for an addictive blend of visual and linguistic challenges with Winter Words. Download now and embark on a journey of word discovery!

Screenshots

Codex4 screens
Winter Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

Codex and Winter Words both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Codex's written reviews are positive against 67% of Winter Words's. Winter Words's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Codex sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Winter Words sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 4.6 for Codex against 4.5 for Winter Words. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Winter Words has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Codex's written reviews are positive against 67% of Winter Words's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Codex versus Winter Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodexWinter Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings533 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles TatibouetMaribou Inc.

Customer experience

Codex

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Winter Words

All ratings33 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Codex

Subscriptions9
  • Abonnement7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Codex Illimité — Mensuel7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Abonnement7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Abonnement$2.991 Month
  • Abonnement1 Month trial$9.991 Year
  • Codex Illimité — Annuel7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Abonnement$17.991 Year
  • Abonnement7 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Abonnement1 Month trial$23.991 Year
4 purchases

Winter Words

One-time4
  • Bronze$2.99
  • Silver$7.99
  • Gold$19.99
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  • Platinum$29.99

Questions

Is Codex free?
Codex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Winter Words free?
Winter Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codex or Winter Words?
Codex is rated higher. Codex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Winter Words averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.
Do Codex or Winter Words have ads?
Neither Codex nor Winter Words shows ads.

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