# CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles vs Word Search Game

The clearest difference is rating: Word Search Game at 4.8 against CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles's 4.6. Word Search Game also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 60%). CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 192) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 Search Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Search Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles has 2.6K ratings behind it against 192, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 73% of Word Search Game's.

CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles ships an update every 10 days, Word Search Game weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles | Word Search Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-cryptogram-puzzles/id6746162471/reviews) | **[4.8 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-game-cluesearch/id6764109258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 192 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | #204 |
| Size | 257 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [QURIOUSBIT GAMES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715784154) | [ZEYNEP BERBER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861310793) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles

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

**Currently charting:** #149 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 Search Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-game-cluesearch/id6764109258)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

This game blends word search puzzles with detective mysteries. Find hidden words, analyze clues, and uncover the killer, method, and location in each case. It offers a fresh twist on classic word searches with engaging puzzle mechanics.

**Highlights:** Detective word search gameplay, Mystery puzzle mechanics, Solve cases with hidden clues, Quick and satisfying levels, Clean, minimal design, Combines puzzle, mystery, and logic

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles free?

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

### Is Word Search Game free?

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

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

Word Search Game is rated higher. CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Word Search Game averages 4.8 from 192 ratings.

### Do CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles or Word Search Game have ads?

Both CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles and Word Search Game show ads.

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

CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles ships an update every 10 days, and Word Search Game weekly. Most recently, CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles was updated on October 21, 2026 and Word Search Game on October 22, 2026.

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

CodeWords Cryptogram Puzzles currently peaks at #149 in the App Store charts, and Word Search Game at #204. 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.*