Comparison

Crack the Code Pro vs Gridlock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crack the Code Pro

An endless puzzle game where players guess a set of correct numbers within a limited number of attempts. Compete with friends and unlock the key to progress through challenging riddles. Supports multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Endless puzzle gameplay
  • Number guessing challenges
  • Unlockable keys
  • Friend competition
  • Multiple language support
Features
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Crack the Code Pro - the addictive logic puzzle that keeps your brain sharp! Decode a hidden number using smart deduction. Study the clues, narrow down the possibilities, and unlock the code before time runs out. Simple to learn, endlessly challenging to master. - 4 difficulty levels - from 2-digit warmups to 5-digit expert challenges - Daily Challenge - a fresh puzzle every day, plus streaks to keep your run alive - Achievements & Points - unlock rewards as you play and redeem points for hints or a retry - Leaderboards - compete with friends and players worldwide - New puzzle every game - the code is different every time, so there's always another round - Available in 14 languages: English, Vietnamese, Hindi, French, Japanese, German, Amharic, Filipino, Swahili, Arabic, Thai, Italian, Dutch, and Hebrew Don't see your language? Reach out - we're always adding more.

About

Gridlock

A simple puzzle game designed to enhance your mathematical abilities. Solve equations to eliminate numbers and crack the code. Regular play can significantly boost your math skills.

Highlights
  • Math skill improvement
  • Equation-based puzzles
  • Code cracking mechanics
  • Daily challenges
  • Number elimination
Features
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Gridlock: Crack The Code is a simplistic puzzle game that can help in improving your math skills. You're given a set of equations which can help you to eliminate impossible numbers and eventually crack the code. By doing this daily, your math skills will improve!

Screenshots

Crack the Code Pro3 screens
Gridlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gridlock at 5.0 against Crack the Code Pro's 4.4. Gridlock also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Crack the Code Pro's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gridlock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crack the Code Pro has 100 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crack the Code Pro ships an update monthly, Gridlock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crack the Code Pro versus Gridlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrack the Code ProGridlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (100 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTruong TongBart Kneepkens

Customer experience

Crack the Code Pro

All ratings100 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Gridlock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Crack the Code Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Gridlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crack the Code Pro free?
Crack the Code Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gridlock free?
Gridlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Crack the Code Pro or Gridlock?
Gridlock is rated higher. Crack the Code Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Gridlock averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Crack the Code Pro or Gridlock have ads?
Neither Crack the Code Pro nor Gridlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crack the Code Pro or Gridlock?
Crack the Code Pro ships an update monthly, and Gridlock fortnightly. Most recently, Crack the Code Pro was updated on August 30, 2026 and Gridlock on September 18, 2026.

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