# Hidden Numbers Game vs Decoding Word Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Decoding Word Puzzle at 4.9 against Hidden Numbers Game's 3.3. Decoding Word Puzzle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ratings volume (11K vs 4). Hidden Numbers Game's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Numbers Game sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Decoding Word Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Decoding Word Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decoding Word Puzzle has 11K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Hidden Numbers Game's written reviews are positive against 27% of Decoding Word Puzzle's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Numbers Game | Decoding Word Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-numbers-game/id982725274/reviews) | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decoding-word-puzzle/id6747968388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **27.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [atul patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/780239198) | [Peace Word Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787839993) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Numbers Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-numbers-game/id982725274)

Discover hidden alphabets within beautifully designed scenes across four distinct themes. Challenge your friends and utilize hints to progress through 40 levels. This free game offers a mind-testing experience for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** 40 challenging hidden scenes, 4 distinct themes (Romance, Adventure, Mystery, Scary), 10 levels per theme, Find hidden alphabets, Hint system available, Score and time penalties for wrong touches, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy romance theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy adventure theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy mystery theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy scary theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 15 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 70 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 150 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| full version (all themes + magnifier + 250 hints) | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 300 hints | $4.99 | one-time |


### Decoding Word Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decoding-word-puzzle/id6747968388)

Engage your mind with a word puzzle game featuring quotes from famous figures, literature, and movies. Solve creatively designed levels with hints and letter matching, enhanced by beautiful hand-drawn art and an unfolding narrative.

**Highlights:** Quote-based puzzles, Word creation and letter matching, Contextual hints, Hand-drawn artwork, Narrative mode, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Relaxing and mentally challenging
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Overloaded with ads
- 🐛 Buggy and unresponsive touch interface
- 🔋 Poor performance and battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Forced to restart from beginning after update
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More puzzle content
- Option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Numbers Game free?

Hidden Numbers Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Decoding Word Puzzle free?

Decoding Word Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Numbers Game or Decoding Word Puzzle?

Decoding Word Puzzle is rated higher. Hidden Numbers Game averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Decoding Word Puzzle averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do Hidden Numbers Game or Decoding Word Puzzle have ads?

Neither Hidden Numbers Game nor Decoding Word Puzzle shows ads.

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