# Codebreaker Master vs Codebreaker*

The clearest difference is ads: Codebreaker* at none against Codebreaker Master's shown. Codebreaker* also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Codebreaker Master's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 68%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Codebreaker Master against 4.3 for Codebreaker*. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codebreaker* has 67 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Codebreaker Master's written reviews are positive against 68% of Codebreaker*'s.

Codebreaker Master ships an update every 5 days, Codebreaker* every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codebreaker Master | Codebreaker* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker-master-expert/id1491779855/reviews) | [4.3 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien Becker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466769856) | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) |

## What reviewers say

### Codebreaker Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker-master-expert/id1491779855)

A logic and deduction puzzle game where players crack a secret code of colored pegs. Utilize hints to determine the correct combination in as few attempts as possible. Offers extensive customization and accessibility features.

**Highlights:** Crack secret color codes, Deduction and logic gameplay, Customizable difficulty, Multiple visual themes, Colorblind mode, Offline play, 46 languages supported

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Codebreaker*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319)

Challenge your logic skills by deciphering a secret code of four distinct colors. Use black and white dots as hints to determine correct colors and positions. A fun and engaging puzzle game for strategic thinkers.

**Highlights:** Solve secret color codes, Use black dot hints for correct position, Use white dot hints for correct color, wrong position, Four distinct colors, Challenging logic puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Ad-free experience
- 🆓 Free to use
- 🤏 Small app size
- 🧠 Simple logic puzzle
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No instructions provided
- 🤔 Colors can only be guessed once per turn
- 🚫 Cannot have doubles/repeating colors
- ↔️ Colors must be placed left to right
- ❓ Score marked without confirmation

**Reported bugs**

- Score marked without confirmation
- Points change unexpectedly/randomly
- Colors not in the right spot can be confusing
- App seems to be in dark mode for some users

**Requested features**

- Add instructions/help tab
- Allow color replication/doubles
- Enable placing colors in any order
- Add a button to submit guess instead of automatic submission
- Include statistics (games won, played)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codebreaker Master free?

Codebreaker Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Codebreaker* free?

Codebreaker* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Codebreaker Master or Codebreaker*?

Codebreaker Master and Codebreaker* are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 67 ratings respectively.

### Do Codebreaker Master or Codebreaker* have ads?

Codebreaker Master shows ads; Codebreaker* does not.

### Which is updated more often, Codebreaker Master or Codebreaker*?

Codebreaker Master ships an update every 5 days, and Codebreaker* every 6 months. Most recently, Codebreaker Master was updated on September 23, 2026 and Codebreaker* on October 4, 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.*