Comparison

Word Search Meow vs Code Word

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

Head to head
About

Word Search Meow

Engage in relaxing word search puzzles within a charming pastel world. Collect adorable cats and discover heartwarming scenes as you play. It's a purrfectly delightful experience for puzzle and cat lovers alike.

Highlights
  • Word search puzzles
  • Collect cute cats
  • Heartwarming scenes
  • Pastel art style
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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A free, offline word search game — with cute cats, cozy stories, and a warm place to unwind. Whether it's your quiet morning routine or winding down after a long day, Word Search Meow is the relaxing brain game that fits gently into your life. Find hidden words. Meet Cats. Swipe to find hidden words in big, easy-to-read grids. Solve each word puzzle to unlock a new scene from a heartwarming cat story — meet Baker Berry the pastry chef, Professor Pawsome the wise mentor, and Memmu & Kai, whose tale of friendship unfolds one word at a time. Cute, cozy, and full of warmth. No pressure. No timers. Just calm, rewarding word search fun at your own pace. Built for grown-ups who love words • Free word search — no wifi needed, works offline anywhere • Big letters, easy-to-read grids — comfortable for long, relaxing sessions • 25 heartwarming cat stories — unlock as you solve each puzzle • 1000 word puzzles — new levels added regularly • Test your Brain - Sharpen memory, build vocabulary, grow your skill with every game • Daily word search challenge — fresh puzzle every day • Cozy routine — the brain game that earns a permanent spot in your day • Meow Chat — connect and share moments with your cat companion • Remove ads anytime with a one-time purchase Daily Challenge — a little further every day Unlock the Daily Challenge as you progress. A new word search puzzle every day — compare your time with the world average, challenge a friend, and quietly grow your skill. Download free. No wifi needed. Unwind, grow, and meet the cats.

About

Code Word

Features
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Uncover famous quotes, one letter at a time. Code Word turns classic words into satisfying cryptogram puzzles for iPhone and iPad. Spot a pattern, follow the clues, and reveal the meaning behind every line. A SMALL PUZZLE. A REWARDING DISCOVERY. Start with a few filled slots and use word patterns to work out the rest. Matching numbers represent the same letter. Each answer brings a hidden quotation into focus, with its source and context waiting at the end. MORE THAN A SINGLE QUOTE Explore themed Stories made of connected, bite-sized chapters. Discover memorable words from books, history, and culture, then see how the lines fit together. Start with guided Stories and take on trickier puzzles as you go. A DAILY REASON TO RETURN Try a free Daily Story or pick a themed collection from the Library. Your progress saves on your device, so a quick coffee-break puzzle can become a longer evening of discovery. CLUES WITH A TWIST Use logic to work through numbered letters, clear fogged clues, and unlock protected letter slots. Hints can help when a word has you stuck. Short chapters keep the focus on the next satisfying insight. MADE FOR A QUIET MOMENT • Tap numbered tiles and use the on-screen keyboard • Enjoy puzzles without a countdown timer • Leave a chapter and return to your saved progress • Play downloaded Stories offline • Start without creating an account PLAY FREE. GO AD FREE IF YOU CHOOSE. Stories and Daily Stories are free to play on iPhone and iPad. The free experience includes advertising. Optional AD Free removes ads and increases hint and heart capacity. Choose an auto-renewing monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. An internet connection is required to download new Stories, make purchases, and restore purchases. Downloaded Stories can be played offline. Puzzles are in English. Support: norris@goosepod.org Privacy Policy: https://quietly.goosepod.org/apps/code-word/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Word Search Meow4 screens
Code Word4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Word Search Meow at none against Code Word's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Word Search Meow sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Code Word sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Word Search Meow versus Code Word: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Search MeowCode Word
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (621 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings621 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYum Yum Gaming Labs Private Limited野 佟

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Word Search Meow

One-time9
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Small Treats Pack$0.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$2.99
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  • Medium Treats Pack$2.99
  • No Ads Pack2 variants$4.99
  • No Ads Pack Combo$6.99
  • No Ads Pack Combo$9.99
  • Large Coin Pack$9.99
  • Large Treats Pack$9.99
4 purchases

Code Word

Subscriptions2
  • Code Word Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • No Ads Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • No Ads Lifetime$8.99
  • Code Word Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Word Search Meow free?
Word Search Meow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Word free?
Code Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Word Search Meow or Code Word have ads?
Code Word shows ads; Word Search Meow does not.

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