# NBack Game vs Codebreaker*

The clearest difference is rating: NBack Game at 5.0 against Codebreaker*'s 4.3. NBack Game also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (89% vs 68%). Codebreaker*'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

NBack Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of NBack Game's written reviews are positive against 68% of Codebreaker*'s.

NBack Game ships an update every 3 weeks, Codebreaker* every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NBack Game | Codebreaker* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nback-game/id1542512368/reviews)** | [4.3 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kornel Miszczak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542512370) | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) |

## What reviewers say

### NBack Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nback-game/id1542512368)

This game challenges your memory by requiring you to match sounds and positions from a specified number of rounds ago. Regular play has been shown to enhance both short-term and long-term memory recall. Unlock new levels as you successfully complete each stage of increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** N-back task implementation, Sound and position matching, Short and long-term memory improvement, 25 difficulty levels, Progressive level unlocking, In-game tutorial

**Features:** 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 NBack Game free?

NBack Game 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, NBack Game or Codebreaker*?

NBack Game is rated higher. NBack Game averages 5.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Codebreaker* averages 4.3 from 67 ratings.

### Do NBack Game or Codebreaker* have ads?

Neither NBack Game nor Codebreaker* shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NBack Game or Codebreaker*?

NBack Game ships an update every 3 weeks, and Codebreaker* every 6 months. Most recently, NBack Game was updated on October 15, 2026 and Codebreaker* on October 12, 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.*