# Codewords vs Fill

The clearest difference is ads: Codewords at none against Fill's shown. Fill's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 83) and review sentiment (86% vs 77%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Codewords sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Fill sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Codewords against 4.8 for Fill. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fill has 3K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Codewords's written reviews are positive against 86% of Fill's.

Codewords ships an update every 9 months, Fill every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codewords | Fill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords/id682094723/reviews) | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fill-in-crosswords/id1463166738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Teazel](https://appshunter.io/developer/576525182) | [Emmanuel Mathis](https://appshunter.io/developer/892041879) |

## What reviewers say

### Codewords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords/id682094723)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of Codewords (Pack 1) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Codewords (Pack 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Codewords (Pack 3) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Codewords (Pack 4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Codewords (Pack 5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Codewords (Pack 6) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Codewords (Pack 7) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Codewords (Pack 9) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Codewords (Pack 10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of Codewords (Pack 11) | $0.99 | one-time |
| full set of Codewords packs | $2.99 | one-time |


### Fill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fill-in-crosswords/id1463166738)

This word game challenges you to place provided words into a grid, with only one correct solution. Enjoy multiple difficulty levels and language options in a simple, colorful interface.

**Highlights:** Place provided words into a grid, Single possible solution, 3 difficulty levels, Multiple languages, Simple and colorful design

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| 150 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| 200 Hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| 300 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |
| 500 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900 Hints | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💯 Great entertainment value
- 🎉 Joyful and satisfying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Difficulty level could be more challenging
- 🐛 Calendar display issue in daily challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional black screen issue after returning to the game

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust difficulty level
- Improved calendar accuracy in daily challenge


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codewords free?

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

### Is Fill free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Codewords or Fill?

Codewords and Fill are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 83 and 3K ratings respectively.

### Do Codewords or Fill have ads?

Fill shows ads; Codewords does not.

### Which is updated more often, Codewords or Fill?

Codewords ships an update every 9 months, and Fill every 4 months. Most recently, Codewords was updated on September 26, 2026 and Fill on September 27, 2026.

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