Comparison

Decode the Code vs Shap10r

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

Shap10r

This logic puzzle game challenges players to deduce the correct sequence of shape-color combinations. Utilize feedback from guesses to narrow down possibilities and master the process of elimination. Features multiple game modes and a daily challenge.

Highlights
  • Logic and deduction puzzles
  • 24 unique Shaplor combinations
  • Sequence-based gameplay
  • Feedback on guess accuracy
  • Process of elimination mechanics
  • Normal and Hard modes
  • Daily puzzle challenge
Features
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Shap10r challenges your logic and deduction skills with 24 unique shape-color combinations called Shaplors. Your goal? Crack the answer key by adding Shaplors in the correct sequence. How to Play • Green outline: Correct Shaplor, correct position. • Yellow outline: Correct Shaplor, wrong position. • Use Shaplor values to narrow down the answer. • Keep track of previous guesses to avoid repeats. • Process of elimination is key to solving the puzzle. Game Mechanics (Just Play Mode) • Five random Shaplors form the answer key. • You have 10 chances to find the correct sequence. • Each Shaplor’s value is determined by adding its shape value and color value. • Normal Mode: Answer keys are sorted from low to high. • Hard Mode: No sorting—making it trickier! Scoring • Earn points based on how quickly you place Shaplors correctly. • The higher the row, the more points you score. • Solve the full answer key for a bonus! Try the Daily Glimpse! • A new puzzle every day with a unique six-Shaplor challenge. • Limited to six guesses—can you solve it in time? • Each day, the answer key is sorted low to high or high to low—but which one? Example Shaplor: If squares = 100 and blue = 5, then the blue square Shaplor’s value is 100 + 5 = 105. Think you’ve got the logic to master Shap10r? Play now and climb the leaderboard!

Screenshots

Decode the Code4 screens
Shap10r4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shap10r at none against Decode the Code's 5. Shap10r also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 14). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Decode the Code sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Shap10r asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shap10r holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shap10r has 7.6K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 99% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decode the Code ships an update every 2 months, Shap10r every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Decode the Code versus Shap10r: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecode the CodeShap10r
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings)5.0 (7.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better99.4% of reviews
Number of ratings147.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquare Lion LLCWilliam Scott Jensen

Customer experience

Decode the Code

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

Shap10r

All ratings7,607 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.1%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews351 reviews
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.6%

Bugs and requests

Decode the Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shap10r

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer stops when scrolling
  • Difficulty settings not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard mode
  • Progression system with new puzzle types
  • Customization options for visuals and settings
  • Ability to save and resume games

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Decode the Code

One-time5
  • 10 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Special Pack$0.99
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  • 55 Coins$4.99
  • 120 Coins$9.99
None

Shap10r

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decode the Code free?
Decode the Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shap10r free?
Shap10r is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decode the Code or Shap10r?
Shap10r is rated higher. Decode the Code averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Shap10r averages 5.0 from 7.6K ratings.
Do Decode the Code or Shap10r have ads?
Both Decode the Code and Shap10r show ads.
Which is updated more often, Decode the Code or Shap10r?
Decode the Code ships an update every 2 months, and Shap10r every 4 days. Most recently, Decode the Code was updated on October 2, 2026 and Shap10r on October 7, 2026.

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