Codewords vs Cinnamons Crossword
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Number-to-letter decoding
- 900 complete puzzles
- Zooming grid
- Cheats and answer checking
- Landscape mode
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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.
Cinnamons Crossword
Engage in a unique crossword experience where each clue is a synonym. This game helps you expand your vocabulary and offers challenging puzzles for hours of brain-teasing fun. Play offline and enjoy educational entertainment.
- Synonym-based clues
- Offline play
- Challenging puzzles
- Vocabulary enhancement
- Brain-teasing fun
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Cinnamons Crossword - Spice up your Vocabulary! Explore the rich tapestry of language by solving crosswords, with every clue a synonym. Sharpen your word skills, expand your lexicon, and enjoy hours of brain-teasing fun! Features: - Offline Play: Enjoy crossword puzzles anytime, anywhere. - Challenging Puzzles: Exercise your brain with thought-provoking synonym-based crosswords. Whether you’re a word enthusiast, a language lover, or just love crosswords, this game - is a must-play. - Educational Fun: Enhance your vocabulary while having a blast. Note: Cinnamons Crossword is not affiliated with actual cinnamon or any spice, but it’s sure to add some flavour to your day!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cinnamons Crossword at every 2 weeks against Codewords's every 9 months. Cinnamons Crossword also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Codewords's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Codewords sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Cinnamons Crossword sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cinnamons Crossword holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codewords has 84 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Codewords's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cinnamons Crossword's.
Codewords ships an update every 9 months, Cinnamons Crossword every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Codewords | Cinnamons Crossword |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (84 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 84 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teazel | Jan Jansma |
Customer experience
Codewords
Cinnamons Crossword
In-app purchases
Codewords
- 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
Cinnamons Crossword
- Offline & Ad Free | 725 Crosswords$1.49
- Synonyms Classic 1 | 125$1.49
- Synonyms Classic 2 | 125$1.49
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- Synonyms Quick 1 | 150 Puzzles$1.49
- Antonyms Quick 1 | 150 Puzzles$1.49
- Synonyms Mild 1 | 100 Puzzles$1.49
- All 4 Packs | 725 Crosswords$1.99
- Synonyms 4 Packs | 500 Puzzles$2.99
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