# Code vs Bird o' Mine

The clearest difference is rating: Bird o' Mine at 5.0 against Code's 4.5. Bird o' Mine also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Code's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bird o' Mine sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bird o' Mine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Code ships an update every 2 months, Bird o' Mine every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code | Bird o' Mine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-xonix/id1197892718/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-o-mine-minesweeper/id6451434502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pierre-Loup BARAZZUTTI](https://appshunter.io/developer/899153572) | [Stefanos Katsaros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502816274) |

## What reviewers say

### Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-xonix/id1197892718)

This game challenges you to clear 80% of the screen while avoiding enemies within a time limit. It offers two modes: a progressive level mode and a random mode that adapts to your progress.

**Highlights:** Clear 80% of the screen, Avoid various enemies, Time-limited gameplay, 25 progressive levels, Randomly generated games, Ad removal in-app purchase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Bird o' Mine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-o-mine-minesweeper/id6451434502)

A modern take on the classic logic puzzle where players use deduction to uncover safe tiles and avoid hidden mines. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience designed to improve focus and problem-solving skills, playable offline anywhere.

**Highlights:** Classic Minesweeper gameplay, Logic and deduction puzzles, Modern minimalist design, Offline play, Brain training, Quick or deep focus sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kakapo | $3.49 | one-time |
| Keel-Billed Toucan | $3.49 | one-time |
| Toulouse Goose | $3.49 | one-time |
| Baby Pteranodon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Harpy Eagle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Great Horned Owl | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shoebill | $3.99 | one-time |
| Emperor Penguin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kiwi | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code free?

Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bird o' Mine free?

Bird o' Mine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Code or Bird o' Mine?

Bird o' Mine is rated higher. Code averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bird o' Mine averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Code or Bird o' Mine have ads?

Bird o' Mine shows ads; Code does not.

### Which is updated more often, Code or Bird o' Mine?

Code ships an update every 2 months, and Bird o' Mine every 2 weeks. Most recently, Code was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bird o' Mine on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*