Comparison

Codex Numbers vs Tricky test

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Codex Numbers

A logic puzzle game where players race to guess their opponent's secret code before they guess yours. Offers single-player against AI and online multiplayer modes with scoring and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Secret code guessing gameplay
  • Single-player AI challenges
  • Online multiplayer with friends
  • Training mode for skill improvement
  • Game Center integration
  • Scoring and leaderboards
  • Timed online matches
Features
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If you are a fan of logic games, this is the right one for you which is a very addictive game you can play for hours. Today, challenge yourself, artificial intelligence, friends, and the world with this iOS top game app! You should try this game to improve your intelligence which is easy to learn. GOAL OF THE GAME Before your opponent finds your secret code you should find his/her secret code in minimum steps. RULES There are 2 simple rules of the game 1. GREEN color means that digit exist and its place is correct. 2. RED color means that digit exist but its place is incorrect. TRAINING You can determine your strength in training mode. The average number of guesses that you find computer's secret code determines your game power. As an example, if you find the secret code in 5 guesses in the first game and next you find the secret code in 6 guesses, then your game power will be 5.500 after two games. Your game power is sent to Game Center in training mode obtained after completion of 10 games. Your game power ranking will be updated as the best game power. Reaching success within 5 steps in Training mode will be listed in the Masters Club. Whenever you want, you can reset your training mode from the game settings. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE There are eight artificial intelligence players which are ranked from easy to difficult. You can play with the AI player of any level. You can also earn stars from AI players according to theirs level. For example You can earn 10 stars from Master for each win and 5 stars for each draw. ONLINE GAMES You can play the game by inviting your friends to Game Center. With Play Now option you can play with randomly selected opponents who are currently active. When you lose the connection or the opponent quits, you can continue to play with Artifical Intelligence player Master from where you left. At the end of the game the system gives rematching option with your opponent. If your opponent accepts the invitation then a new match starts. Thus you can play as many games as you want with the same opponent. You can earn points only through online game. In the three-digit game mode you may earn 3 points for each win and 1 point for each draw. But in the four-digit game mode you may earn 5 points for each win and 2 points for each draw. Your score will be updated in real time on Game Center score boards. There are some timing restrictions on online games. The limit for three-digits game is 5 minutes, and 7 minutes for four-digit game. The game is lost when time is up. Online games can be played when you have enough credits. In Shopping menu, you can earn 5 credits with the rewarded videos. If you want to play games without interruption and ads you can buy advantageous online game packages.

About

Tricky test

Engage your mind with a collection of over 130 creative and unusual puzzles. This game challenges your observation and non-standard logic, requiring you to think outside the box and utilize your phone's unique capabilities to solve difficult tasks.

Highlights
  • 130 creative puzzles
  • Develops non-standard logic
  • Tests observation skills
  • Utilizes phone features
  • Unusual and idiotic tasks
Features
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The quiz that truly develops thinking! This Tricky test is for those, who can't imagine their lives without puzzles and quizzes even for a day. Do you want to know how much your non-standard logic and thinking have developed? The tricky​ test is the best way to know the logic! There are 130 creative and tricky puzzles. If you want to solve them you have to show all your observation and logic. This game is the most interesting, creative and the most idiotic full of difficult and unordinary tasks! Shake, twist and kiss your phone. Use all opportunities of your phone for passing all the tricky puzzles. Terms of use:http://botikigames.com/privacy_policy/Terms_of_use.pdf Privacy policy: http://botikigames.com/privacy_policy/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Codex Numbers4 screens
Tricky test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tricky test at 4.3 against Codex Numbers's 1.0. Tricky test also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Codex Numbers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tricky test sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tricky test holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tricky test has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codex Numbers ships an update monthly, Tricky test every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Codex Numbers versus Tricky test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodex NumbersTricky test
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.4% of reviews
Number of ratings138 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlaattin BedirDzmitry Maiseyenka

Customer experience

Codex Numbers

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Tricky test

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive57.4%
Neutral11.0%
Negative31.6%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Codex Numbers

One-time4
  • Small Online Game Packet (1000 Games)$0.99
  • No Ads (Remove all ads)$1.99
  • Middle Online Game Package (3000 Games)$1.99
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  • Big Online Game Package (5000 Games)$2.99
6 purchases

Tricky test

Subscriptions4
  • Premium week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium month$9.991 Month
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  • Premium month$12.997 Days
One-time2
  • 500 scores$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99

Questions

Is Codex Numbers free?
Codex Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tricky test free?
Tricky test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codex Numbers or Tricky test?
Tricky test is rated higher. Codex Numbers averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tricky test averages 4.3 from 38 ratings.
Do Codex Numbers or Tricky test have ads?
Both Codex Numbers and Tricky test show ads.
Which is updated more often, Codex Numbers or Tricky test?
Codex Numbers ships an update monthly, and Tricky test every 6 weeks. Most recently, Codex Numbers was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tricky test on October 20, 2026.

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