# Codebreaker* vs MindGrid

The clearest difference is rating: MindGrid at 4.8 against Codebreaker*'s 4.3. MindGrid also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Codebreaker*'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (67 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindGrid sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Codebreaker* asks for nothing beyond the download.

MindGrid holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codebreaker* has 67 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of MindGrid's.

Codebreaker* ships an update every 6 months, MindGrid every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codebreaker* | MindGrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindgrid-a-logic-puzzle/id1603857097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) | [Lukasz Rutkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561590120) |

## 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)


### MindGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindgrid-a-logic-puzzle/id1603857097)

A logic puzzle game where you deduce the correct placement of colored tiles based on row clues. It offers hundreds of levels, daily challenges, and Game Center integration for a brain-teasing experience.

**Highlights:** 360 levels across three difficulty modes, Mark tiles and exclude colors, Unlockable hints for incorrect guesses, Game Center integration (leaderboards, achievements, sync), Daily Game Mode with new levels

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Game Mode | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codebreaker* free?

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

### Is MindGrid free?

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

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

MindGrid is rated higher. Codebreaker* averages 4.3 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while MindGrid averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Codebreaker* or MindGrid have ads?

Neither Codebreaker* nor MindGrid shows ads.

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

Codebreaker* ships an update every 6 months, and MindGrid every 9 months. Most recently, Codebreaker* was updated on October 4, 2026 and MindGrid on September 15, 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.*