# Astraware CodeWords

> Can you break the secret code?

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id592704252](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id592704252)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id592704252`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Astraware Limited
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (163 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.93.003
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-01
- **First published:** 2013-02-05
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/astraware-codewords/id592704252)
- **Website:** [https://astraware.com/codewords](https://astraware.com/codewords)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.astraware.com/privacy](https://www.astraware.com/privacy)

## Description

Astraware CodeWords is a clever substitution-word puzzle where numbers stand for letters. Start with a grid and crack the code using logic, vocabulary, and patterns. Only three letters are pre-placed, and every letter of the alphabet appears at least once.

Key features include daily puzzles and a Weekender challenge, 50 built-in puzzles, endless streams, an intuitive interface, and options to fill letters manually or automatically. Save slots, offline packs, and a Puzzles Plus subscription offer unlimited, ad-free play and additional badges for top scorers.

## Rankings

- #112,189 — Overall

## Review summary

Astraware CodeWords is praised for fun, challenging puzzles and flexible pacing with daily/weekly content. Key positives include reliable gameplay and optional paid content for more puzzles, plus a competitive edge for some players. However, reviews repeatedly cite intrusive ads, repetitive word lists that lessen challenge, and issues with purchases or updates (missing puzzles or scores). The timed/ranking aspects annoy some users. Overall, strong puzzle quality and pacing are offset by ad-heavy monetization and update-related content problems.

### Pros

- Fun, challenging word puzzles that are addictive
- Daily/weekly puzzles with backlog and flexible pacing
- Puzzles are reliable and generally smooth with few glitches
- Optional extras/purchases add new content
- Competitive/ranking aspect appeals to some players

### Cons

- Intrusive ads (frequent or between games)
- Repetition of long words reduces overall challenge
- Purchases/packs can fail to restore after updates or disappear
- Timed mode and public rankings can be stressful or feel compulsory
- Occasional update-related issues like missing puzzles or scores not displaying

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id592704252)