# Words More vs Code Busters

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Words More at 34% against Code Busters's 15%. Words More also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Code Busters's advantage is chart position (#13 vs #181). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Words More sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Code Busters sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Words More holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 9.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Words More's written reviews are positive against 15% of Code Busters's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Words More | Code Busters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-more-ultimate-crossword/id6445880455/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-busters-word-puzzle-game/id6499306754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5K | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.7% of reviews** | 14.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #181 | **#13** |
| Size | 656 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joy Vendor Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620305510) | [Smartronic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743139022) |

## What reviewers say

### Words More

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-more-ultimate-crossword/id6445880455)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a variety of word puzzles and trivia challenges. Explore different countries, learn new facts, and collect travel companions on a global adventure. Enjoy daily challenges and fun riddles to enrich your knowledge and relax.

**Highlights:** Crossword puzzle challenges, Picture-based clue solving, Daily trivia and riddles, Global travel themed levels, Collectible book buddies, Flash quizzes with historical facts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HANDFUL OF COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| SMALL PACK OF BEES | $1.99 | one-time |
| PILE OF COINS | $2.99 | one-time |
| TILE CRUSH ITEM GIFT BAG | $2.99 | one-time |
| PIGGYBANK TREASURE | $2.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED TIME PACKAGE | $3.99 | one-time |
| PILE OF COINS | $4.99 | one-time |
| SIGHTSEER SET | $5.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| TILE CRUSH GIFT BAG | $6.99 | one-time |
| SATCHEL FULL OF COINS | $9.99 | one-time |
| TRAVEL PASS PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| TOURIST SET | $12.99 | one-time |
| TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG | $14.99 | one-time |
| BACKPACK FULL OF COINS | $19.99 | one-time |
| BACKPACKER SET | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🧠 Engaging logic puzzles
- 💡 Variety of crossword and logic puzzles
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🇺🇸 Overly US-centric content
- 🐛 Errors and bugs in logic puzzles
- 🔍 Small font size
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Logic puzzle answers not working correctly
- Game not loading or crashing after updates
- Incorrect word spellings and grammar
- Tile game mechanics issues

**Requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Improved crossword and logic puzzle quality
- Option to remove ads
- More international/universal content


### Code Busters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-busters-word-puzzle-game/id6499306754)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Word, #43 Top Free · Word, #141 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a variety of puzzles including cryptograms, anagrams, crosswords, and Sudoku. This game offers over 500 levels and 10,000 quotes for an enriching intellectual adventure.

**Highlights:** Cryptogram puzzles, Anagrams, Crossword puzzles, Sudoku, Over 500 levels, Famous quotes, Code deciphering

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Magic Wand Mascot Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginners Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Discounted Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Magic Wand | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crypto Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crypto Bundle1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Choose One All In One Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun to play
- 👍 Joyfully entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't load
- 🐛 Crashes during tutorial
- 🐛 Force closes after update
- 🐛 Incredibly slow
- 🔍 Text too small

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes before starting
- Unable to play levels
- Daily challenge calendar incorrect

**Requested features**

- Improve gameplay mechanics
- Enlarge keyboard letters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Words More free?

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

### Is Code Busters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Words More or Code Busters?

Words More is rated higher. Words More averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Code Busters averages 4.6 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Words More or Code Busters have ads?

Both Words More and Code Busters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Words More or Code Busters?

Words More ships an update every 3 weeks, and Code Busters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Words More was updated on September 26, 2026 and Code Busters on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Words More or Code Busters?

Words More currently peaks at #181 in the App Store charts, and Code Busters at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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