# Crossword Unlimited vs Codewords Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Codewords Pro at 88% against Crossword Unlimited's 50%. Codewords Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Crossword Unlimited's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 262) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword Unlimited sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Codewords Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Codewords Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword Unlimited has 3.1K ratings behind it against 262, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Crossword Unlimited's written reviews are positive against 88% of Codewords Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Unlimited | Codewords Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-unlimited/id785309108/reviews) | **[4.8 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-pro/id1137372438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 262 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Havos](https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068) | [Emmanuel Mathis](https://appshunter.io/developer/892041879) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword Unlimited

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-unlimited/id785309108)

Enjoy an endless supply of custom-made crossword puzzles. Configure grid size, difficulty, and clue types to match your preferences. Save and reload games, and utilize helpful aids to solve challenging crosswords in multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom crossword generation, Configurable grid size and difficulty, Three crossword grid types (British, Barred, Arrow), Tailored puzzles based on interests and ability, Zoom and pan for easy navigation, Save and reload multiple games, Multiple language support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter (no ads) | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good brain exercise
- 👍 Enjoyable way to pass time
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Varying difficulty levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clues not matching answers
- 🐛 Misleading or ambiguous clues
- 🔍 Lack of cryptic clues
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 💰 Paid version not removing ads as promised

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappearing
- Restore purchase feature not working
- Puzzle grid not fitting screen properly
- Incorrect answers for sports/geography clues

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip puzzles
- More localized clues and answers
- Improved keyboard/navigation
- Panic button to exit puzzles


### Codewords Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewords-pro/id1137372438)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Puzzles - Vol. 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Puzzles - Vol. 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Puzzles - Vol. 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Puzzles - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Puzzles - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Puzzles - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Puzzles - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Puzzles - Vol. 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Puzzles - Vol. 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| All-Access Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- English version of the app
- Option to remove ads with purchase
- Synchronization between devices (iPad/iPhone)
- More grids available


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword Unlimited free?

Crossword Unlimited 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, Crossword Unlimited or Codewords Pro?

Codewords Pro is rated higher. Crossword Unlimited averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Codewords Pro averages 4.8 from 262 ratings.

### Do Crossword Unlimited or Codewords Pro have ads?

Both Crossword Unlimited and Codewords Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword Unlimited or Codewords Pro?

Crossword Unlimited ships an update every 3 months, and Codewords Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Crossword Unlimited was updated on November 1, 2026 and Codewords Pro on November 2, 2026.

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