Monument Valley 3 vs CodyCross
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Monument Valley 3 is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 7.7. Monument Valley 3 wins on 4 of the 5 scores, CodyCross on 1.
Players who want a beautiful, low-stress puzzle story to unwind with
Trivia lovers who want crossword clues that teach them something
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Monument Valley 3 | CodyCross |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Puzzle & Word Games | Puzzle & Word Games |
| Category rank | #2 of 12 | #9 of 12 |
| Developer | ustwo games | Fanatee |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Monument Valley 3 better than CodyCross?
Monument Valley 3 is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 7.7. Monument Valley 3 wins on 4 of the 5 scores, CodyCross on 1.
Which is cheaper, Monument Valley 3 or CodyCross?
Monument Valley 3: First two chapters free; one $5.99 unlock in the App Store gets the full game. CodyCross: Free with ads; $0.99 buys 30 ad-free days, and a monthly Club plan is listed from $3.99. On value for money, Monument Valley 3 scores higher.
Do Monument Valley 3 and CodyCross work on the same devices?
Only Monument Valley 3 runs on Windows.
Which is more private, Monument Valley 3 or CodyCross?
Monument Valley 3 scores higher on privacy (8.6/10). App Store label: user content, identifiers and diagnostics may be linked to you; usage data is collected but not linked. No tracking is listed.
Strengths and weaknesses
Monument Valley 3
- Gorgeous art and calming music in every scene
- Try two chapters free, then pay once
- The expansion comes with the single unlock
- Puzzles stay on the easy side for series veterans
- Leans on dialogue more than the earlier games
Monument Valley 3 keeps the series' signature trick: paths that only connect once you twist the world or view it from the right angle. This time Noor sails a boat across shifting seas, which opens up the puzzles and gives the story room to breathe. Every scene looks like a print you'd frame. You can try the first two chapters free, and one $5.99 unlock gets the rest, with no ads. Series veterans will find it gentle.
Full Monument Valley 3 review
CodyCross
- Trivia clues teach you something as you solve
- Daily puzzles on top of a long main map
- Main map levels play offline once loaded
- An ad after each level unless you pay
- Loot boxes, and limited energy for missions
- Daily puzzles and new worlds need a connection
CodyCross turns the crossword into a trivia tour. Clues come from general knowledge across themed worlds, every grid hides a secret word, and Today's Crossword and Today's Password give you a reason to come back daily. Levels on the main map work offline once they've loaded. Free play brings an ad after each level, though, and loot-box packs and limited mission energy keep nudging you toward the store.
Full CodyCross review
