Comparison

Codewords vs WORDSTITCH

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 900 complete 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

WORDSTITCH

This daily word puzzle game challenges you to combine letters from two given words to form a new one. Utilize crossword-style and first-letter clues to solve puzzles, climb leaderboards, and earn achievements. Enjoy new challenges daily to improve your vocabulary and critical thinking skills.

Highlights
  • Daily word challenges
  • Combine letters from two words
  • Crossword and first letter clues
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Streak monitoring
  • Bonus rounds
  • UK and US spellings
Features
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A NEW unique challenging daily word challenge. Using all the letters from the two given two words stitch them together too find the new word. A crossword style clue and first letter clues are available to help you. Using clues costs you points. 3 new puzzles are provided daily. Solve the puzzles and climb the leaderboards and gain achievements. Monitors your streak for continuous play. A bonus round also provided daily for users having a high scoring 3 star day. Make sure you enable notifications to get a daily practice round every day ...Nothing else like it ... challenge your brain , improve your word knowledge... gets harder as the days go on ... a great quick coffee time word challenge ... enjoy .... UK and US spellings possible.

Screenshots

Codewords3 screens
WORDSTITCH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Codewords at none against WORDSTITCH's shown. WORDSTITCH's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 11 one-off in-app purchases and WORDSTITCH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codewords ships an update every 9 months, WORDSTITCH monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Codewords versus WORDSTITCH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodewordsWORDSTITCH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (83 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings83 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeazeldavid filbee

Customer experience

Codewords

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

WORDSTITCH

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Codewords

One-time11
  • 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 7)$0.99
  • pack of Codewords (Pack 9)$0.99
  • pack of Codewords (Pack 10)$0.99
  • pack of Codewords (Pack 11)$0.99
  • full set of Codewords packs$2.99
1 purchases

WORDSTITCH

One-time1
  • Remove Adverts$1.99

Questions

Is Codewords free?
Codewords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WORDSTITCH free?
WORDSTITCH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Codewords or WORDSTITCH have ads?
WORDSTITCH shows ads; Codewords does not.
Which is updated more often, Codewords or WORDSTITCH?
Codewords ships an update every 9 months, and WORDSTITCH monthly. Most recently, Codewords was updated on September 30, 2026 and WORDSTITCH on September 24, 2026.

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