Comparison

Decode the Code vs Brain Game

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

Brain Game

Features
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Stop wasting time on easy puzzles. Welcome to Riddle Runn, the ultimate Brain Game designed for the seriously smart. Riddle Runn is your daily mental workout, packed with challenging logic puzzles, tricky riddles, and fast-paced word challenges to sharpen your mind and boost your IQ. This isn't just trivia—it's a true Brain Test! The Game Modes that Boost Your IQ Classic Brain Test & Tricky Riddles: Solve hundreds of clever, mind-bending riddles and "think outside the box" puzzles. This is a real test of your intelligence and critical thinking. Word Race: Fast Word Games: Our most popular mode! Forget slow word searches. This is the ultimate spelling challenge and vocabulary builder. Catch falling letters to form words against the clock. It's a fun, addictive, and quick way to improve your reflexes. Logic Puzzles & Daily IQ Challenge: Dedicated logic problems and IQ challenges significantly improve your focus and problem-solving skills. Perfect for your daily brain training. Why You'll Love Riddle Runn Play Offline Puzzles: No Wi-Fi? No problem! Perfect for travel or your commute. Your brain training never has to stop. Made for a Global Audience: A top-rated puzzle game and brain training app for users in the USA, Canada, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea. Join our global community! Download Riddle Runn now and start your ultimate Brain Test challenge!

Screenshots

Decode the Code4 screens
Brain Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brain Game at weekly against Decode the Code's every 2 months. Brain Game also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Decode the Code sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Brain Game sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decode the Code ships an update every 2 months, Brain Game weekly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Decode the Code versus Brain Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecode the CodeBrain Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquare Lion LLCUltra Apps

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
4 purchases

Brain Game

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 150 Coins$1.99
  • 900 Coins$3.99
Show 1 more
  • 2000 Coins$7.99

Questions

Is Decode the Code free?
Decode the Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brain Game free?
Brain Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decode the Code or Brain Game have ads?
Both Decode the Code and Brain Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, Decode the Code or Brain Game?
Decode the Code ships an update every 2 months, and Brain Game weekly. Most recently, Decode the Code was updated on October 2, 2026 and Brain Game on October 2, 2026.

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