# Codebreaker* vs Set Game

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codebreaker* at none against Set Game's 1. Codebreaker* also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Set Game's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Set Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Codebreaker* asks for nothing beyond the download.

Set Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Set Game has 429 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Codebreaker*'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Set Game's.

Codebreaker* ships an update every 6 months, Set Game every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codebreaker* | Set Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319/reviews) | **[4.8 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-game-classic-card-puzzle/id1590936687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **429** |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) | [Siqi Ma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590936689) |

## What reviewers say

### 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)


### Set Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-game-classic-card-puzzle/id1590936687)

This digital card game challenges your mind with pattern recognition. Players must identify sets of three cards where specific attributes are either all the same or all different. It offers a classic gameplay experience with modern features like daily challenges and offline play.

**Highlights:** Authentic classic Set rules, 20-Card mode for faster play, Daily challenge puzzles, Offline gameplay, Game Center integration, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Support the Developer | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great digital version of Set
- 🆓 Completely free to play
- 🚫 No ads mentioned by many
- ✈️ Works offline
- 🧠 Good for brain training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads introduced and frequent
- 🤔 Glitchy with no possible sets
- 📏 Display size changes on iPad landscape
- ↔️ Prefer old display format on iPad
- ⏳ Time stress for some players

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional rounds with no possible set
- Display size changes during play on iPad landscape
- Shapes filling screen in updated iPad version

**Requested features**

- Shuffle option
- Dark mode toggle
- Hint or quit/show answer option
- Hide the timer
- Sync score time records among devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codebreaker* free?

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

### Is Set Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Codebreaker* or Set Game?

Set Game is rated higher. Codebreaker* averages 4.4 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Set Game averages 4.8 from 429 ratings.

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

Neither Codebreaker* nor Set Game shows ads.

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

Codebreaker* ships an update every 6 months, and Set Game every 9 days. Most recently, Codebreaker* was updated on October 21, 2026 and Set Game on October 24, 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.*