Comparison

Decode the Code vs Cube Crusher 3D!

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

Head to head
About

Decode the Code

A puzzle game inspired by a classic board game where players guess a hidden code in limited attempts. Earn in-game currency to unlock new content and challenge yourself with harder modes. Track your progress and compare it with friends.

Highlights
  • Code-breaking gameplay
  • Unlockable content packs
  • Hard Mode challenges
  • Stats tracking
  • Friend comparisons
  • Limited-time packs
Features
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Based off of the Mastermind board game, Decode the Code is a new take on the classic puzzle game. In ten chances or less, try to crack the hidden code. Play more to get coins and unlock new packs to use during the game. Play Hard Mode for an extra challenge and win more coins. Keep track of your stats and compare them with friends. Buy special limited time packs that are always changing.

About

Cube Crusher 3D!

Merge same-colored cubes by dragging and matching them to crush blocks and clear levels. Utilize powerful boosters like bombs and rockets to achieve high scores and climb the global leaderboards. Experience thousands of unique levels in this engaging puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Merge colored cubes
  • Blast blocks
  • Complete thousands of levels
  • Use boosters (bombs, rockets, hammers)
  • Climb leaderboards
  • Original gameplay concept
Features
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Merge cubes, blast blocks and complete levels! Can you get to level 100? Connect blocks from the same color to crush them! Make the longest chains and break them to get the fever! Easy to control, simple drag the block and match with the adjacent same-colored blocks! Use boosters to help you clear the board and climb up the leaderboards to become the number one in the world! Featuring: ◉ Original concept and gameplay ◉ Colored cubes & balls ◉ Boosters including: bombs, rockets & hammers! ◉ Leaderboards ◉ Thousands of levels ◉ Loads of fun! ◉ And much more!

Screenshots

Decode the Code4 screens
Cube Crusher 3D!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Decode the Code at 100% against Cube Crusher 3D!'s 10%. Decode the Code also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Cube Crusher 3D!'s advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Decode the Code sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Crusher 3D! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Decode the Code holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Crusher 3D! has 5.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Decode the Code's written reviews are positive against 10% of Cube Crusher 3D!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decode the Code ships an update every 2 months, Cube Crusher 3D! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Decode the Code versus Cube Crusher 3D!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecode the CodeCube Crusher 3D!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better4.4 (5.7K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better10.4% of reviews
Number of ratings155.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquare Lion LLCVoodoo

Customer experience

Decode the Code

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cube Crusher 3D!

All ratings5,633 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral10.8%
Negative78.8%

Bugs and requests

Decode the Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cube Crusher 3D!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes after winning a level
  • Coins not awarded properly after completing levels
  • Merging blocks not functioning as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • More level difficulty options
  • Ability to choose specific block types

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Decode the Code

One-time5
  • 10 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Special Pack$0.99
Show 2 more
  • 55 Coins$4.99
  • 120 Coins$9.99
11 purchases

Cube Crusher 3D!

One-time11
  • Small Gems Pack$1.99
  • Small Energy Pack$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
Show 8 more
  • No Ads$3.99
  • Beginner's Bundle$3.99
  • Pack of Coins$3.99
  • Medium Gems Pack$5.99
  • Master Bundle$9.99
  • Huge Coins Pack$15.99
  • Big Gems Pack$23.99
  • Unlock-All Bundle$24.99

Questions

Is Decode the Code free?
Decode the Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Crusher 3D! free?
Cube Crusher 3D! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Decode the Code or Cube Crusher 3D!?
Decode the Code is rated higher. Decode the Code averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Cube Crusher 3D! averages 4.4 from 5.7K ratings.
Do Decode the Code or Cube Crusher 3D! have ads?
Both Decode the Code and Cube Crusher 3D! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Decode the Code or Cube Crusher 3D!?
Decode the Code ships an update every 2 months, and Cube Crusher 3D! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Decode the Code was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cube Crusher 3D! on October 30, 2026.

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