# SET vs Codebreaker*

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codebreaker* at none against SET's 19. Codebreaker* also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 60%). SET's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SET sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Codebreaker* asks for nothing beyond the download.

SET holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SET has 1.2K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of SET's written reviews are positive against 68% of Codebreaker*'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SET ships an update fortnightly, Codebreaker* every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SET | Codebreaker* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-card-game-and-brain-puzzle/id1506464825/reviews)** | [4.4 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Liad Zigdon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450931383) | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) |

## What reviewers say

### SET

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-card-game-and-brain-puzzle/id1506464825)

Experience a reimagined classic puzzle game with over 16 unique modes and daily challenges. Compete with friends in multiplayer matches and track your progress across devices. Enjoy a visually appealing interface with customizable color palettes.

**Highlights:** 16+ unique game modes, Daily challenges, Multiplayer matches (up to 4 players), Cross-device progress sync, Light and dark mode support, Customizable color palettes

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cosmic | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Cup 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spring Blossom | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stylish Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tactical Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Modes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Artistic Reserve | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shiny Mix | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mode Mastery | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Masterpiece Hoard | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holy Grail | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Vault | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and challenging
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy at times
- 🔒 Revoked access to previously purchased features
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent ads

**Reported bugs**

- Deck mode ending prematurely when no sets are available
- Inconsistent behavior when unlocking new game modes
- Sync and login issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause games
- More feedback and hints for users
- Customizable game settings
- Improved multiplayer functionality


### 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 SET free?

SET is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Codebreaker* free?

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

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

SET is rated higher. SET averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Codebreaker* averages 4.4 from 72 ratings.

### Do SET or Codebreaker* have ads?

SET shows ads; Codebreaker* does not.

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

SET ships an update fortnightly, and Codebreaker* every 6 months. Most recently, SET was updated on October 25, 2026 and Codebreaker* on October 21, 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.*