Comparison

Clue vs Crack Code

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

Head to head
About

Clue

Step into the shoes of classic characters in this iconic murder mystery game. Explore a mansion in 3D, solve crimes with six suspects, six weapons, and nine rooms. Play against AI or challenge players worldwide online.

Highlights
  • Classic murder mystery gameplay
  • Iconic characters and rooms in 3D
  • Play against AI or online opponents
  • Private multiplayer for friends and family
  • Cross-platform multiplayer support
  • Online leaderboards
Features
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The original murder mystery invites you to a dinner party to die for… Step into the shoes of your favourite cast of classy criminal characters – Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Reverend Green, Professor Plum, Mrs Peacock and Dr Orchid – and explore the iconic rooms of the Tudor Mansion, rendered in stunning 3D like never before. Play against challenging AI opponents, or go online to challenge Clue/Cluedo fans from around the world. You can even set up a nostalgic games night with your friends and family in Private Multiplayer! Whodunit? With what weapon? Where? There’s six suspects, six weapons, nine rooms, and only one answer… HOW TO PLAY CLUE: CLASSIC EDITION: 1. Three cards are hidden away at the start of the game – these cards are the solution to the crime. 2. Each player gets three Clue Cards. These can’t be part of the solution, so they are automatically crossed off your clue sheet. 3. Roll the dice and move your token around the board. 4. If you choose to enter a room, you can make a suggestion. Pick who you think committed the crime, with what weapon and where. 5. Each player then takes it in turn to compare your suggestion against the cards they hold. If they have a card that features in your suggestion, they’ll tell you. 6. Cross off any cards other players have shown you and whittle down your list of suspects. 7. When you are ready, you can make an accusation! If your accusation is wrong, you’re out of the game! FEATURES - CROSS-PLATFORM MULTIPLAYER – Play with your friends and family on PC, mobile and Nintendo Switch. - ONLINE LEADERBOARDS – Outsmart fans around the world with weekly online leaderboards. - MULTIPLE MODES – Face up to six players in Online Multiplayer, or take on customisable AI suspects in Single Player Mode. - PRIVATE LOBBIES – Set up a family game night easily with the Play with Friends Mode. Catch the criminal! Play Clue: Classic Edition today!

About

Crack Code

Engage in a strategic code-breaking challenge. Decipher secret codes using logic and deduction to solve puzzles in the fewest moves. Offers multiple difficulty levels for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Code-breaking gameplay
  • Logic and deduction puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Endless combinations
  • IQ boosting challenges
Features
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Challenge your mind with Bulls & Cows, the addictive code-breaking game where strategy meets fun! Guess the secret code by deciphering hints provided by the game. Use logic and deduction to crack the code in the fewest moves possible. With multiple difficulty levels and endless combinations, every game is a new puzzle to solve. Sharpen your mind, boost your IQ, and enjoy hours of entertainment with Crack Code

Screenshots

Clue4 screens
Crack Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Crack Code at Free against Clue's $5.99. Crack Code also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Clue's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 3) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Crack Code is free to download; Clue costs $5.99 up front. Clue sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Crack Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crack Code holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clue has 36K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clue ships an update monthly, Crack Code every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Clue versus Crack Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClueCrack Code
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (36K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings36K — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size832 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMarmalade Game Studio LimitedSamson Gebretekle

Customer experience

Clue

All ratings35,556 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews245 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative27.8%

Crack Code

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Clue

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game freezing/crashing during multiplayer
  • Incorrect auto-fills on final accusation
  • Purchased content not restoring properly
  • Multiplayer lobby issues
  • Inconsistent AI behavior

Requested features

8 requests
  • Randomized player starting positions
  • Ability to mark revealed cards
  • Expert mode with no auto-fills
  • More game modes (speed, custom rules, etc.)
  • Ability to chat with online players
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  • Permanent scoring/progression system
  • Ability to kick inactive/disconnected players
  • More board and character themes

Crack Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Clue

One-time10
  • Warning$1.99
  • Super Pack$5.99
  • Hollywood Theme$6.99
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  • Vampire Theme$6.99
  • Snowy Peaks Theme$6.99
  • Masquerade Theme Bundle$6.99
  • Sherlock Theme$6.99
  • Tropical Mystery Theme$6.99
  • Murder Express Theme$7.99
  • Ultimate Detective's Package$34.99
None

Crack Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clue free?
Clue costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Crack Code free?
Crack Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clue or Crack Code?
Crack Code is rated higher. Clue averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Crack Code averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Clue or Crack Code have ads?
Neither Clue nor Crack Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clue or Crack Code?
Clue ships an update monthly, and Crack Code every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clue was updated on September 28, 2026 and Crack Code on September 17, 2026.

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