CodyCross: Crossword Puzzles

What it is

CodyCross: Crossword Puzzles comes from Fanatee, Inc.. On Google Play it is filed under Word, has been listed since Apr 5, 2017, and it is free to download. Short description: Train your brain while solving crosswords and word puzzles.

What the developer promises

In the developer’s words, “Are you tired of the same old crossword and word puzzle games”. It also states that “CodyCross introduces you to a fun new spelling puzzle and trivia crossword game”. Another line from the listing: “Start your journey with CodyCross, a friendly alien from the planet COD-X who came to Earth to learn about our world”. The listing goes on to say “Discover interesting facts as you play through levels and encounter unique, themed crossword puzzles”.

One more point the description makes: “CodyCross: Crossword Puzzle, is the ultimate word game for adults”. The description says: “An exciting trivia mobile app that combines the fun of crossword games with the challenge of improving your vocabulary and spelling skills”. In the developer’s words, “Access unlimited crossword puzzles that will test your knowledge and keep you entertained”. These lines are the developer’s claims. How the game feels in your hands is something only a session will show.

The rating spread

Look at the bars rather than just the average. CodyCross: Crossword Puzzles scores 4.69, but the spread is 77.5% five star, 17.0% four star, 3.5% three star, 0.7% two star and 1.4% one star, across 1,535,181 ratings. That is a lopsided curve in the good direction, with the bulk of people at the top.

The raw counts are 1,189,409 five star votes against 21,026 one star votes, roughly 57 to 1. The middle of the scale, two and three stars together, holds 4.2% of ratings (63,730 people). The listing shows 100,000,000+ installs, so the 1,535,181 ratings come from a slice of the people who installed it.

What the Play page lists

The listing shows last updated Oct 19, 2026, version 2.13.2, Android 7.1 or newer, a content rating of Everyone and first released Apr 5, 2017. The Play page carries 21 screenshots, and the written description runs to about 609 words. Google Play labels it as one that contains ads and offers in-app purchases. There is no upfront price.

Possible drawbacks

The listing says it contains ads and offers in-app purchases, so expect to be asked for attention or money at some point. Also, one star ratings sit at 1.4%, a modest share, though that is still 21,026 people who were unhappy enough to say so. This page is built from the Play listing, so check the screenshots and the latest reviews on the Play page before you commit time to it.

Who it suits

Word fans first. It is also an easy one to test, since the Play listing is free to open and the install is one tap. Google Play gives it a content rating of Everyone, which is worth a look if a child will be using it.