Comparison

Codewords vs Codewords Pro

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

Head to head
About

Codewords

Engage your mind with unique crossword puzzles where letters are replaced by numbers. Solve the code by deducing which number represents which letter to complete the grid. Perfect for a quick mental workout.

Highlights
  • Number-to-letter decoding
  • 900 complete puzzles
  • Zooming grid
  • Cheats and answer checking
  • Landscape mode
Features
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Codeword puzzles to keep you busy during coffee break. This full version has 1000+ puzzles. Codewords are crossword puzzles with a twist - there are no clues. Instead, each letter A-Z is represented by a random number 1-26, with the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number. For example, all the 1's may be T's, all the 2's E's and so on. You are given some letters to help start off. All the letters A-Z are present in the early puzzles, with one number for each letter (later puzzles don't necessarily have all 26 letters in the grid). The codewords grid is displayed in full. If you are really stuck then you can reveal a letter. A great way to while away your commute! Features: - zooming grid - cheats and answer checking - landscape mode Also known as Enigma Code, Code Breaker, Cipher crosswords, Code Crackers and Kaidoku. If you're after a bigger challenge, try our Crossword apps - casual, cryptic and US style versions are available.

About

Codewords Pro

Engage in a unique word puzzle game where numbers replace letters. Solve hundreds of free puzzles or tackle two new daily challenges. Customize your experience with various difficulty levels, grid styles, and language options.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of free puzzles
  • Two daily puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Various grid styles
  • Multiple languages
  • Customizable settings
  • VoiceOver compatibility
Features
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Codewords Pro is an app to play Codewords, a popular word game similar to crosswords. It features several hundred free puzzles as well as 2 daily puzzles. Codewords puzzles are similar to crosswords, but instead of clues, each letter has been replaced by a number from 1 to 26, and you need to figure out which letter each number represents. Features : - Several levels of difficulty, from beginner to very hard - A mix of grid styles : american, french, italian, ... (the difference is in the way the black squares are placed) - 2 new puzzles every day - Several languages available - Many settings to customize the features and the look and feel of the grid - Playable with VoiceOver

Screenshots

Codewords3 screens
Codewords Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Codewords at none against Codewords Pro's shown. Codewords Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 77%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Codewords sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Codewords Pro sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Codewords against 4.8 for Codewords Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 262 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Codewords's written reviews are positive against 88% of Codewords Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codewords ships an update every 9 months, Codewords Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Codewords versus Codewords Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodewordsCodewords Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (85 ratings) — better4.8 (262 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews87.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85262 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB35 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTeazelEmmanuel Mathis

Customer experience

Codewords

All ratings83 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative12.8%

Codewords Pro

All ratings259 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative3.1%

User reviews

Codewords

From 85 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable and engaging gameplay
  • 🧠 Good brain exercise
  • 💡 Variety of difficulty levels
  • ✅ Easy to use interface
  • ⏳ No timer, relaxing gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional spelling errors
  • ❓ Bizarre and uncommon words
  • 💸 In-app purchase issues
  • 📉 Some levels too easy
  • 🚫 Ads covering game elements

Codewords Pro

From 262 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Good for brain exercise
  • 👍 Pleasant pastime
  • 💡 Lots of free content
  • 😌 Relaxing and enjoyable
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 VoiceOver compatibility issues
  • ❓ Inconsistent word choices
  • 😠 Frustration with VoiceOver
  • 🤔 Confusing word usage
  • 👎 Annoying ads

Bugs and requests

Codewords

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Occasional spelling errors
  • Puzzles not registering as completed
  • Purchase history erased
  • Restore purchases button does nothing
  • Ads covering game elements
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  • iTunes password incorrect for purchases

Requested features

3 requests
  • Optimize for new iPhones
  • Option to reduce given letters
  • More puzzles in the future

Codewords Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • VoiceOver not working as expected
  • Cannot reset the grid
  • Incorrect display of letters/numbers with VoiceOver

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • English version of the app
  • Option to remove ads with purchase
  • Synchronization between devices (iPad/iPhone)
  • More grids available
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  • Provide solutions the following day

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Codewords

One-time10
  • pack of Codewords (Pack 1)$0.99
  • pack of Codewords (Pack 2)$0.99
  • pack of Codewords (Pack 3)$0.99
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  • pack of Codewords (Pack 4)$0.99
  • pack of Codewords (Pack 5)$0.99
  • pack of Codewords (Pack 6)$0.99
  • pack of Codewords (Pack 9)$0.99
  • pack of Codewords (Pack 10)$0.99
  • pack of Codewords (Pack 11)$0.99
  • All packs (best value)$3.99
10 purchases

Codewords Pro

One-time10
  • Easy Puzzles - Vol. 3$1.99
  • Expert Puzzles - Vol. 6$1.99
  • Hard Puzzles - Vol. 3$1.99
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  • Easy Puzzles - Vol. 2$1.99
  • Intermediate Puzzles - Vol. 2$1.99
  • Hard Puzzles - Vol. 2$1.99
  • Expert Puzzles - Vol. 2$1.99
  • Intermediate Puzzles - Vol. 3$1.99
  • Expert Puzzles - Vol. 3$1.99
  • All-Access Pass$9.99

Questions

Is Codewords free?
Codewords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Codewords Pro free?
Codewords Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codewords or Codewords Pro?
Codewords is rated higher. Codewords averages 4.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Codewords Pro averages 4.8 from 262 ratings.
Do Codewords or Codewords Pro have ads?
Codewords Pro shows ads; Codewords does not.
Which is updated more often, Codewords or Codewords Pro?
Codewords ships an update every 9 months, and Codewords Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Codewords was updated on November 1, 2026 and Codewords Pro on November 2, 2026.

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