# Decode the Code vs Kingdom Life!

Decode the Code and Kingdom Life! both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Decode the Code's written reviews are positive against 25% of Kingdom Life!'s. Kingdom Life!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Decode the Code sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Kingdom Life! sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Decode the Code against 4.6 for Kingdom Life!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kingdom Life! has 1.6K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Decode the Code's written reviews are positive against 25% of Kingdom Life!'s.

Decode the Code ships an update every 2 months, Kingdom Life! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decode the Code | Kingdom Life! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decode-the-code/id1421984663/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-life/id6547851567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 657 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Square Lion LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222755999) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Decode the Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decode-the-code/id1421984663)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 55 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### Kingdom Life!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-life/id6547851567)

Experience the challenges of ruling a kingdom, expanding your lands, and navigating courtly intrigues. This strategic game tests your planning skills as you manage your realm and fight to maintain your throne.

**Highlights:** Eye-catching graphics and medieval world, Strategic battles and land expansion, Royal court intrigues and power struggles, Varied quests and events, Kingdom management and strategic decisions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coupon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Currency Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coupon Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Out of Dice 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coupon Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Currency Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Noble Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Out of Dice 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coupon Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Medium Currency Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Knight Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crown Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Currency Pack | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pretty fun game
- 👍 Engaging and easy to play
- 👍 Simple but not boring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missions have glitches and incorrect titles
- 🐛 Map glitch preventing further progression
- 🐛 Trading feature not working
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Progression stops after reaching certain point

**Reported bugs**

- Missions have glitches and incorrect titles
- Map glitch preventing further progression
- Trading feature not working
- Game freezes and crashes
- Progression stops after reaching certain point

**Requested features**

- Add more features and things to level up
- Implement a dark mode option
- Add ability to restart or have multiple saved games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decode the Code free?

Decode the Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kingdom Life! free?

Kingdom Life! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Decode the Code or Kingdom Life!?

Decode the Code is rated higher. Decode the Code averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Kingdom Life! averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Decode the Code or Kingdom Life! have ads?

Both Decode the Code and Kingdom Life! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Decode the Code or Kingdom Life!?

Decode the Code ships an update every 2 months, and Kingdom Life! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Decode the Code was updated on October 2, 2026 and Kingdom Life! on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*