Comparison

Deluxe Mastermind Free vs Codebreaker Master

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

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About

Deluxe Mastermind Free

Engage in a classic code-breaking challenge where you guess a secret pattern of colored pegs. Receive feedback on your guesses to deduce the correct sequence within a limited number of turns. Test your logic and deduction skills in this engaging puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Code-breaking gameplay
  • Pattern guessing
  • Color and position feedback
  • Limited turns
  • Logic and deduction challenges
Features
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Mastermind or Master Mind is a code-breaking game for two players. The modern game with pegs was invented in 1970 by Mordecai Meirowitz, an Israeli postmaster and telecommunications expert. It resembles an earlier pencil and paper game called Bulls and Cows that may date back a century or more. The iPhone chooses a pattern of four code pegs. Duplicates are allowed, so the iPhone could even choose four code pegs of the same color. The player tries to guess the pattern, in both order and color, within ten turns. Each guess is made by placing a row of code pegs on the decoding board. Once placed, the iPhone provides feedback by placing from zero to four key pegs in the small holes of the row with the guess. A colored or black key peg is placed for each code peg from the guess which is correct in both color and position. A orange key peg indicates the existence of a correct color code peg placed in the wrong position. If there are duplicate colors in the guess, they cannot all be awarded a key peg unless they correspond to the same number of duplicate colors in the hidden code. For example, if the hidden code is red-red-yellow-yellow and the player guesses red-red-red-yellow, the iPhone will award two colored key pegs for the two correct red, nothing for the third red as there is not a third red in the code, and a colored key peg for the yellow. No indication is given of the fact that the code also includes a second yellow. Once feedback is provided, another guess is made; guesses and feedback continue to alternate until either the codebreaker guesses correctly, or twelve (or ten, or eight) incorrect guesses are made. In 1977, Donald Knuth demonstrated that the it can solve any pattern in five moves or fewer :)

About

Codebreaker Master

A logic and deduction puzzle game where players crack a secret code of colored pegs. Utilize hints to determine the correct combination in as few attempts as possible. Offers extensive customization and accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Crack secret color codes
  • Deduction and logic gameplay
  • Customizable difficulty
  • Multiple visual themes
  • Colorblind mode
  • Offline play
  • 46 languages supported
Features
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CODEBREAKER MASTER - Logic & Deduction Puzzle Game What is Codebreaker Master? Codebreaker Master is a puzzle and logic game where your goal is to crack a secret code made of colored pegs. Use your deduction skills to find the correct color combination! This game is inspired by the classic code-breaking board games. We've added modern features while keeping the beloved deduction mechanics that made these games popular since 1971. How to Play The rules are simple: guess the secret color combination with as few attempts as possible. After each guess, you receive hints: • Black peg: one color is correct AND in the right position • White peg: one color is correct but in the wrong position • Empty: the color is not in the secret code Use logic to analyze the hints and crack the code! Key Features • Full Customization - Choose number of colors (5-8), pegs (3-6), and attempts (6-20) • Blind Mode - Hide hints for extra challenge • Multiple Themes - Light, Dark, and Liquid visual themes • Colorblind Mode - Accessible for all players • Works Offline - Play anywhere, anytime • 46 Languages Supported • No account required Perfect For • Logic puzzle enthusiasts • Brain training and mental exercise • Players who love deduction games • All ages - adjustable difficulty A logic challenge that sharpens deduction, one code at a time. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Free to play - no sign-up, no account needed • Hints when you get stuck • Built-in tutorial and clear rules • Statistics: games played, wins and best times • Light and dark themes • 33 languages

Screenshots

Deluxe Mastermind Free4 screens
Codebreaker Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Deluxe Mastermind Free at none against Codebreaker Master's shown. Deluxe Mastermind Free also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Codebreaker Master's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deluxe Mastermind Free ships an update every 2 months, Codebreaker Master every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Deluxe Mastermind Free versus Codebreaker Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeluxe Mastermind FreeCodebreaker Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny EGOROVSebastien Becker

Customer experience

Deluxe Mastermind Free

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Codebreaker Master

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Deluxe Mastermind Free

No in-app purchases

None

Codebreaker Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deluxe Mastermind Free free?
Deluxe Mastermind Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codebreaker Master free?
Codebreaker Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deluxe Mastermind Free or Codebreaker Master have ads?
Codebreaker Master shows ads; Deluxe Mastermind Free does not.
Which is updated more often, Deluxe Mastermind Free or Codebreaker Master?
Deluxe Mastermind Free ships an update every 2 months, and Codebreaker Master every 5 days. Most recently, Deluxe Mastermind Free was updated on October 12, 2026 and Codebreaker Master on September 23, 2026.

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