Comparison

Decode the Code vs Shapez

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

Shapez

Build automated factories to produce increasingly complex geometric shapes. Experiment with tools to design your factory, extract and mix colors, and scale production on an infinite map. Enjoy a relaxed, minimalist experience with a soothing soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Automated shape production
  • Complex shape creation
  • Color extraction and mixing
  • Infinite map exploration
  • Factory optimization
  • Minimalist art style
Features
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*Try Shapez up to level 7 for free or unlock the full game for more tools, more shapes and more challenges!* Do you like automation games? Then you are in the right place! shapez is a relaxed game in which you have to build factories for the automated production of geometric shapes. As the level increases, the shapes become more and more complex, and you have to spread out on the infinite map. And as if that wasn't enough, you also have to produce exponentially more to satisfy the demands - the only thing that helps is scaling! While you only have to process shapes at the beginning, you will later have to color them - by extracting and mixing colors! FEATURES - Create a unique and complex abstract shapes factory in a satisfying way. - Unlock new devices, upgrade them, and optimize your factory by experimenting with diverse tools. - Develop your system the way you want: each problem can have many solutions. - Enjoy an elegant, minimalist and readable art direction. - Go at your own pace with an approachable gameplay and a soothing soundtrack. CAREFULLY REDESIGNED FOR MOBILE - Revamped interface - Game Center achievements - iCloud - Share your progress between iOS devices If you run into a problem, please contact us at https://playdigious.helpshift.com/hc/en/12-playdigious/ with as much information as possible on the issue.

Screenshots

Decode the Code4 screens
Shapez4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Decode the Code at 100% against Shapez's 54%. Decode the Code also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Shapez's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 14). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Shapez sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shapez has 1.5K ratings behind it against 14, 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 54% of Shapez's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decode the Code ships an update every 2 months, Shapez every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Decode the Code versus Shapez: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecode the CodeShapez
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better4.5 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better54.2% of reviews
Number of ratings141.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB240 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquare Lion LLCPlaydigious

Customer experience

Decode the Code

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

Shapez

All ratings1,451 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews609 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral14.3%
Negative31.5%

Bugs and requests

Decode the Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shapez

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Save data corruption and loss of progress
  • Conveyor belt orientation issues
  • Inconsistent performance and frame rate drops
  • Placement and selection bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to sync progress across devices
  • More game modes and customization options
  • Improved blueprint management
  • Faster time acceleration

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
1 purchases

Shapez

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$6.99

Questions

Is Decode the Code free?
Decode the Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shapez free?
Shapez is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Decode the Code or Shapez?
Decode the Code is rated higher. Decode the Code averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Shapez averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Decode the Code or Shapez have ads?
Decode the Code shows ads; Shapez does not.
Which is updated more often, Decode the Code or Shapez?
Decode the Code ships an update every 2 months, and Shapez every 5 weeks. Most recently, Decode the Code was updated on October 2, 2026 and Shapez on October 2, 2026.

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