Decode the Code vs Shap10r
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Code-breaking gameplay
- Unlockable content packs
- Hard Mode challenges
- Stats tracking
- Friend comparisons
- Limited-time packs
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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.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Decode the Code sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Shap10r asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Decode the Code | Shap10r |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (7.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 99.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 7.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Square Lion LLC | William Scott Jensen |
Customer experience
Decode the Code
Shap10r
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
Decode the Code
- 10 Coins$0.99
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Special Pack$0.99
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- 55 Coins$4.99
- 120 Coins$9.99
Shap10r
No in-app purchases









