# Codeword Puzzles Word games

> Codeword Puzzles games: cool word puzzles, time killing games,Cipher crosswords

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.codewordsappenfree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.codewordsappenfree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.codewordsappenfree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alba Games, Puzzle games and crosswords
- **Category:** GAME\_WORD
- **Downloads:** 72,659
- **Rating:** 4.19 / 5 (321 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-06-23
- **First published:** 2014-10-09
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 7.33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codewordsappenfree)
- **Website:** [http://alfunstuff.com](http://alfunstuff.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://alfunstuff.com/privacy-policy.html](http://alfunstuff.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Codeword Puzzles offers a refreshing twist on traditional crosswords by replacing letters with numbers, creating challenging cipher crosswords with no clues. Players decipher each number's letter to reveal famous quotes, enhancing both vocabulary and problem-solving skills. The extension includes 185 puzzles across three sizes (9x9, 11x11, 13x13), ensuring hours of engaging gameplay.

Additional features include validation checks for correctness, saving and resuming games anytime, daily new famous quotes, and offline play without installation. For enthusiasts seeking more, a professional ad-free version provides regular puzzle downloads, making Codeword Puzzles ideal for those looking for stimulating time-killing word games with a cryptographic edge.

## Rankings

- #255,791 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.codewordsappenfree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the app challenging and enjoyable once they grasp the gameplay, making it a good pastime. However, many are frustrated by the use of invalid words, poor UI elements like tiny grid numbers and unclear word separations, and the presence of offensive puzzle content. Ads and a lack of helpful features further detract from the experience. Improvements in dictionary accuracy, interface clarity, and content appropriateness are needed to enhance user satisfaction.

### Pros

- Challenging and fun puzzle gameplay that stimulates the mind.
- Good for passing the time and learning new things.
- Users appreciate the concept and enjoy solving the codes once they understand how to play.

### Cons

- Inclusion of non-standard words like abbreviations, contractions, proper nouns, and non-words causing confusion and frustration.
- Poor user interface design: very tiny numbers on the grid, lack of letter usage indication, and difficulty in distinguishing word boundaries.
- Offensive or inappropriate puzzle content (e.g., inappropriate letter sequences).
- Annoying and intrusive ads when returning to the app.
- Lack of helpful features such as highlighting similar numbered cells, hiding completed puzzles, and better scrolling for larger puzzles.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.codewordsappenfree)