Decode the Code vs Color Decoder
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.
Color Decoder
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A hidden code. Every guess returns one number: how many colors sit in the right place. Take your time, try a few ideas and see what you can work out. I made Color Decoder for the moment when a puzzle clicks: three clues on the board, and suddenly only one code can be true. The whole game is built around that moment. WHAT'S INSIDE - Campaign: 49 levels across seven chapters. Decoys, repeats, fog, frozen cells and chained codes. In the new Monochrome chapter, the familiar colors give way to shades of gray. - Daily: one code per day, the same for the whole world. Keep your streak going. - Infinite: waves keep getting harder until one finally ends the run. - Duels: play a real-time 1v1 or race a run recorded by another player. - Analysis: after a solo game, see which guesses helped you find the answer. - Achievements: follow 18 goals across Campaign, Daily, Duels and Infinite. A LITTLE HELP Earn marbles by clearing new Campaign levels, solving the Daily, winning online duels and unlocking achievements. Use them to reveal a color or take one more turn in Campaign and Infinite when hints are available. Daily and duels stay hint-free. THE HONEST PART - Free. No ads. No payments. - Campaign, Infinite and Ghost Duels work offline. - No account needed for solo play. Sign in for cloud sync and online duels. - Daily needs an internet connection. - Marbles are earned through play and saved on your device. They cannot be bought with money. Just you and the code.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Decoder at none against Decode the Code's 5. Color Decoder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Decode the Code's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price 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. Color Decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Decode the Code ships an update every 6 weeks, Color Decoder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Decode the Code | Color Decoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Square Lion LLC | Alexander Tiutiunnyk |
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
Color Decoder
No in-app purchases







