Wordscapes vs CodyCross
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
It's close: Wordscapes edges it 7.8 to 7.7, so the right pick depends on what you need. Wordscapes wins on 1 of the 5 scores, CodyCross on 0, with 4 tied.
Word lovers who want a calm, steady puzzle to unwind with
Trivia lovers who want crossword clues that teach them something
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Wordscapes | CodyCross |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Puzzle & Word Games | Puzzle & Word Games |
| Category rank | #7 of 12 | #9 of 12 |
| Developer | PeopleFun | Fanatee |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Wordscapes better than CodyCross?
It's close: Wordscapes edges it 7.8 to 7.7, so the right pick depends on what you need. Wordscapes wins on 1 of the 5 scores, CodyCross on 0, with 4 tied.
Which is cheaper, Wordscapes or CodyCross?
Wordscapes: Free to play with ads; coin bundles and offers from $0.99. 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, Wordscapes scores higher.
Do Wordscapes and CodyCross work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, Wordscapes or CodyCross?
Wordscapes scores higher on privacy (5.8/10). App Store label: identifiers, usage data and diagnostics may be used to track you; location, contact info, user content and identifiers may be linked to your identity.
Strengths and weaknesses
Wordscapes
- A huge puzzle count that ramps up gently
- Unlimited tries, so there's no pressure
- Playable in five languages, per the developer
- Ads and coin offers interrupt the calm
- Rated 16+ on the App Store for simulated gambling
Wordscapes is the word game to play when you want to relax rather than race. You swipe a wheel of letters to fill small crossword grids, working through more than 6,000 puzzles over calming landscape backdrops at your own pace. Teams, events and collectible wildlife add goals beyond the next level. Ads and coin offers are the cost of entry, and its 16+ App Store rating may surprise parents.
Full Wordscapes 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
