# Pop Elephant vs LetterCode

The clearest difference is rating: LetterCode at 5.0 against Pop Elephant's 3.7. LetterCode also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 45 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). Pop Elephant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LetterCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pop Elephant asks for nothing beyond the download.

LetterCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterCode has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pop Elephant ships an update every 45 months, LetterCode fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop Elephant | LetterCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-elephant/id1221206387/reviews) | **[5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lettercode/id1603512717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国财 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/796061213) | [Joseph Iannazzone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554474189) |

## What reviewers say

### Pop Elephant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-elephant/id1221206387)

A casual puzzle game where players merge elephants of the same color to clear them and score points. The game offers a smooth visual experience and can help train color sensitivity, with an option for colorblind users. It's designed for single-handed play on phones and tablets.

**Highlights:** Elephant merging for scoring, Color sensitivity training, Colorblind support option, Smooth graphics, Casual gameplay, Single-handed play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LetterCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lettercode/id1603512717)

A word-guessing puzzle game where you decrypt a secret code. Use color cues to learn about letter placement and try to solve it within a limited number of attempts. Customize your experience with various settings and modes.

**Highlights:** Decrypt secret codes, Color-coded feedback system, Limited daily plays, Customizable gameplay settings, Colorblind mode, Timed challenges

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LetterCode Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop Elephant free?

Pop Elephant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LetterCode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pop Elephant or LetterCode?

LetterCode is rated higher. Pop Elephant averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while LetterCode averages 5.0 from 29 ratings.

### Do Pop Elephant or LetterCode have ads?

Neither Pop Elephant nor LetterCode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pop Elephant or LetterCode?

Pop Elephant ships an update every 45 months, and LetterCode fortnightly. Most recently, Pop Elephant was updated on October 3, 2026 and LetterCode on October 6, 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.*