Comparison

CrossWord Code vs Hidden Words

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

Head to head
About

CrossWord Code

Solve cryptogram crosswords where each letter is represented by a number. Use logic and deduction to crack codes, uncover words, and expand your vocabulary. Enjoy a relaxing, brain-teasing puzzle experience with no time limits.

Highlights
  • Cryptogram crossword gameplay
  • Number-to-letter code-breaking
  • Variety of difficulty levels
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Intuitive interface
  • Hint system
  • Auto-save progress
  • No time limit
Features
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Crossword Code is an exciting new game where players solve crosswords with a twist: every word is a cryptogram, and each letter corresponds to a unique number. This word game is the ultimate fusion of cryptograms and crosswords, offering a fresh and exciting take on classic word puzzles. In Crossword Code your mission is to solve crosswords by using your knowledge and logical thinking. Start with the clues provided in the cross word grid, and use your detective skills to crack the cryptogram codes! Once you solve a word, use the uncovered letters to fill in other parts of the grid and uncover new words. For example, if the word CAT is solved, you’ll know that C corresponds to 12, A to 7, and T to 9. These codes can then be applied to other cells with these numbers, helping you further decipher more words. This game is a perfect mix of word puzzle fun and brain-teasing strategy, ideal for fans of word games for adults. What you get: - Innovative gameplay. Combines cryptogram mechanics with classic crossword puzzles, delivering a fresh and engaging experience with word puzzle games. - Wide variety of free puzzles. Solve plenty of crosswords with cryptograms of different difficulty levels to train your brain. - Tons of new words. Expand your vocabulary by discovering new words and their definitions while playing. - Intuitive interface and smooth graphics. No complications, everything is done so that you can enjoy playing and solving crosswords. - Useful hints. If you get stuck, use the hint that will help you solve a new word and continue playing. - Auto-save. This feature allows you to pick up any unfinished crossword at any time without losing your progress. - No time limit. Play at your own pace with no time limits, making Word Code the perfect game for relaxation and mental exercise. - High quality. We have already developed more than a dozen puzzle games that are played by millions of users around the world, so you can be sure of the high quality of our new product.

About

Hidden Words

A free word-finding game where you guess hidden words by looking at pictures. It's an educational and fun way to improve vocabulary and observation skills, playable offline without WiFi.

Highlights
  • Guess hidden words in pictures
  • Offline play without WiFi
  • Hundreds of high-quality images
  • Improve vocabulary
  • Enhance observation skills
  • Educational and brain-teasing
Features
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Looking for word game? This free game is perfect for you: look at the pictures and guess the hidden words. Enjoy one of the best word-finding games, ideal for playing offline and without WiFi. Explore hundreds of high-quality images on all kinds of topics. It’s an educational, brain-teasing, and fun game that will help you improve your vocabulary, mental agility, and observation skills. Guess the words hidden in each image and improve your language by correctly writing what you see. No limits, no internet, and 100% free. Download it now and put your mind to the test!

Screenshots

CrossWord Code4 screens
Hidden Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

CrossWord Code and Hidden Words both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Hidden Words's written reviews are positive against 50% of CrossWord Code's. Hidden Words also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. CrossWord Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Words sells 6 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 — 4.7 for CrossWord Code against 4.8 for Hidden Words. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 314 and 214 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of CrossWord Code's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hidden Words's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CrossWord Code versus Hidden Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossWord CodeHidden Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (314 ratings)4.8 (214 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings314 — better214
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
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
Size196 MB270 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperARDERGROUP LIMITEDThe Angry Kraken

Customer experience

CrossWord Code

All ratings310 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Hidden Words

All ratings213 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CrossWord Code

One-time1
  • RemoveAds$9.99
6 purchases

Hidden Words

One-time6
  • Coins Medium$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Bees$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Coins Big$2.99
  • Mini Bundle$4.99
  • Mega Bundle$9.99

Questions

Is CrossWord Code free?
CrossWord Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Words free?
Hidden Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CrossWord Code or Hidden Words?
Hidden Words is rated higher. CrossWord Code averages 4.7 out of 5 from 314 ratings, while Hidden Words averages 4.8 from 214 ratings.
Do CrossWord Code or Hidden Words have ads?
Both CrossWord Code and Hidden Words show ads.

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