The Phenomenon vs Code Cracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Phenomenon
Embark on an episodic survival horror adventure as a paranormal researcher. Explore vast maps, utilize specialized devices, and confront intelligent creatures. Engage in cross-platform multiplayer and compete for global leaderboard dominance.
- Cross-platform multiplayer
- Episodic survival horror
- Paranormal research devices
- Smart AI creatures
- Global leaderboards
- High replayability
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The Phenomenon is an episodic survival horror game with high replayability, supporting online co-op multiplayer and cross-platform play. First released in 2015 as a solo-developed game, it has grown over time with updates and new players. Play alone or with friends as Barry Nellan, a paranormal researcher whose work is known worldwide. He has investigated many cases connected with unexplained activity. Most gave no real results, but the last one… In Episode 1, you will explore a map of 3 square kilometers with over 500 spawns of objects, use devices for paranormal research, fight against creatures with smart and tricky AI, discover many other things that make each new game unique, and compete with other players to take first place in the global leaderboards.
Code Cracker
Engage your deductive reasoning in this numerical puzzle game. Choose from Classic, Extreme, or Casual modes to crack hidden codes. Track your progress and hone your strategic thinking.
- Crack hidden numerical codes
- Three distinct game modes
- Classic, Extreme, and Casual play
- Progress tracking and history log
- Strategic thinking challenges
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Dive into the thrilling world of "Code Cracker," a captivating logic puzzle game where your mission is to crack the hidden numerical code! Challenge your mind across three unique game modes: Classic Mode: Test your deduction skills with 3-digit codes (1-6) and 6 attempts to win. Extreme Mode: For a fast-paced challenge, guess 3-digit codes (1-6) within 4 attempts, with a 10-second timer per guess. Casual Mode: A relaxed experience for all ages, with 2-digit codes (1-4) and unlimited attempts. Track your progress with a comprehensive history log, recording your game mode, attempts, time taken, and results. Become the ultimate Code Breaker and put your strategic thinking to the test!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Phenomenon at 4.0 against Code Cracker's 1.0. The Phenomenon also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). Code Cracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Phenomenon holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Phenomenon has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of The Phenomenon's written reviews are positive against 75% of Code Cracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
The Phenomenon ships an update every 5 weeks, Code Cracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Phenomenon | Code Cracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.1K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 340 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kokots LLC | 永林 李 |
Customer experience
The Phenomenon
Code Cracker
Bugs and requests
The Phenomenon
Reported bugs
4 issues- Multiplayer mode not working properly
- Inability to change language settings
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
Requested features
4 requests- Add 3-4 player multiplayer mode
- Implement a save/checkpoint system
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- Optimize performance on older devices
Code Cracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Phenomenon
No in-app purchases
Code Cracker
No in-app purchases
