CodyCross: Crossword Puzzles vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against CodyCross: Crossword Puzzles's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	CodyCross: Crossword Puzzles This App	Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles Nemesis	Word Cookies! Contender	Crossword Jam Contender	7 Little Words Contender	Figgerits - Word Puzzle Game Contender	Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles Peer	Jeopardy! World Tour Peer	Scrabble GO-Classic Word Game Peer	Trivia Crack Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Fanatee	PlaySimple Games	BitMango	PlaySimple Games	Blue Ox Family Games	Hitapps	UNICO STUDIO	Uken Games	Scopely	Etermax
Category	Games	-	-	-	-	-	Games	-	-	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	-	-	-	-	-	Android, iOS	-	-	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	-	-	-	-	-	4.8 / 5	-	-	4.6 / 5
Ratings Count	283,379	-	-	-	-	-	1,417,806	-	-	744,697
Price	Free	-	-	-	-	-	Free	-	-	Free
Release Date	Mar 8, 2017	-	-	-	-	-	Nov 12, 2019	-	-	Oct 26, 2013
Last Updated	May 5, 2026	-	-	-	-	-	Apr 9, 2026	-	-	May 5, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	-	-	-	-	mixed	-	-	negative
Score	35/100	-	-	-	-	-	65/100	-	-	15/100
Praises	Educational crossword mechanics provide a relaxing and mentally stimulating daily habit for long-term players	-	-	-	-	-	Challenging puzzle mechanics effectively stimulate cognitive thinking and problem solving skills for players High replayability and addictive nature keep users engaged during short daily play sessions	-	-	Core trivia gameplay remains engaging and intellectually stimulating for long-term players
Complaints	Aggressive ad frequency and intrusive ad behavior disrupt the core gameplay loop post-update	-	-	-	-	-	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop and creates a negative user experience Aggressive monetization tactics and expensive hint systems gate progress for non-paying players	-	-	Excessive ad frequency and duration render the game unplayable for casual users
Requests	Permanent ad-free purchase option requested to replace the current high-cost monthly subscription model	-	-	-	-	-	Increased level volume to provide more content for long-term dedicated players	-	-	Removal of intrusive ad-based progression blockers to restore original game flow
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Narrative-driven world progression sustains long-term retention 11-language library functions as a B2B distribution barrier Trivia-based crossword mechanics provide a high-frequency daily habit	-	-	-	-	-	Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity Offline-first architecture maximizes accessibility in low-connectivity regions	-	-	Global community network effects drive organic discovery AI-powered quiz generation enables infinite content variety
Weaknesses	Aggressive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop Technical instability post-update causes loading failures No permanent ad-free purchase option for loyal users	-	-	-	-	-	Ad-to-gameplay ratio is the primary churn driver Premium tier weekly subscription cost exceeds casual-puzzle category medians	-	-	High-frequency ad-interruption triggers user churn Energy-gated progression restricts core gameplay access Technical instability follows recent updates
Pricing	freemium	-	-	-	-	-	freemium	-	-	freemium
Momentum	Active	-	-	-	-	-	Active	-	-	Active
Update Cadence	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~16d avg	-	-	-	-	-	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~22d avg	-	-	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~14d avg

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