# CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles vs Word Box

The clearest difference is rating: Word Box at 5.0 against CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles's 4.6. Word Box also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 57%). CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 356). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Word Box sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles has 2.2K ratings behind it against 356, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 85% of Word Box's.

CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles ships an update every 10 days, Word Box every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles | Word Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-cryptogram-puzzles/id6746162471/reviews) | **[5.0 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-box-sort-and-block-jam/id6757417830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 356 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | #166 |
| Size | 257 MB | 346 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [QuriousBit Games Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715784154) | [Yalla Technology FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444567250) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-cryptogram-puzzles/id6746162471)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Crack encrypted word puzzles by deciphering number-to-letter substitutions. Uncover hidden messages, quotes, and lyrics while sharpening your logic and pattern recognition skills. Enjoy thousands of challenges with optional hints and offline play.

**Highlights:** Crack cryptograms, Solve thousands of puzzles, Decode hidden messages, Hints and smart assistance, New puzzles regularly, Offline play, Track progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| BigPaw's Hint Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints Sale | $2.49 | one-time |
| Basic Piggy Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Piggy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Piggy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.49 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ADS for 1 Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Piggy | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fairytale Cursor Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ADS Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Silver Piggy | $15.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Piggy | $79.99 | one-time |


### Word Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-box-sort-and-block-jam/id6757417830)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

This app offers a collection of engaging word puzzle games designed to relax your mind and enhance your vocabulary. Enjoy daily challenges, offline play, and a variety of unique word-based mechanics.

**Highlights:** Multiple word puzzle games, Daily and weekly challenges, Offline play supported, Vocabulary improvement, Global player rankings, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Word Sort Daily Limited | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bundle A | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Word Sort Chain Gift1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Word Sort Chain Gift2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire Elite Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Word Sort Elite Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bundle B | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monthly No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| WordJam Super Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire Super Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Word Sort Super Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Forever No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bundle C | $19.99 | one-time |
| Word Sort Mega Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Forever No Ads | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles free?

CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Word Box free?

Word Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles or Word Box?

Word Box is rated higher. CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Word Box averages 5.0 from 356 ratings.

### Do CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles or Word Box have ads?

Both CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles and Word Box show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles or Word Box?

CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles ships an update every 10 days, and Word Box every 3 weeks. Most recently, CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles was updated on September 24, 2026 and Word Box on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles or Word Box?

CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and Word Box at #166. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*