Comparison

Codebreaker* vs Dyslock

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

Head to head
About

Codebreaker*

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
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Following the hints, solve the secret code consisting of four different colors. A black dot means that one of the colors is guessed and located in the correct position. A white dot means that one of the colors is guessed but located in the wrong position.

About

Dyslock

This logic puzzle game challenges you to crack unique codes using clues about your guesses. With over 2000 puzzles, multiple difficulty levels, and an intuitive note-taking system, it offers endless brain-training fun. Play daily challenges and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Over 2000 puzzles
  • 6 difficulty levels
  • Intuitive note-taking system
  • Play with digits, letters, colors, and more
  • Daily challenge with leaderboard
  • Intelligent hints
Features
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"solid puzzle game, fantastic note taking system" (TheRedrakerbz) "Love this, have been playing it for a while now and it keeps testing me!" (Aperson0n1ine) Will you crack the code? In this puzzle game inspired by the classic Mastermind, your task is to find a unique code using a set of clues. Each clue contains a guess for the code and information on how many digits are well-placed and badly-placed. - Over 2000 puzzles - 6 difficulty from begginer to Master - Intuitive note-taking system to solve complexe puzzles - Play with digits, letters, colors, smiley, animals, ... - Daily challenge with leaderboard - intelligent Hints that gives you the next logical move to do - Codes ranging from 2 to 6 digits in length Ready to test Your Logic? Engage with Dyslock where each puzzle is a new challenge to your logical thinking. Ready, set, puzzle! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dive into Dyslock, the ultimate puzzle game that takes you on a thrilling journey of logic and deduction. Inspired by the classic Mastermind, this app offers a fresh twist on traditional puzzle games, challenging you to crack codes like a true code breaker. With over 2000 puzzles spanning various themes—digits, letters, colors, and more—'Dyslock' caters to puzzle enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to the mastermind elite. Each level in Dyslock presents a unique logic puzzle, where your task is to decipher a hidden code using a series of clues. These clues will tell you how many elements of your guess are correctly placed or need to be rearranged, pushing your logical thinking to new heights. The game's difficulty ranges from easy puzzles to hard challenges that will test your skills and patience. What sets Dyslock apart is its intuitive note-taking system, designed to help you keep track of your deductions and solve even the most complex puzzles. This feature, combined with an intelligent hint system, ensures that you're never stuck for too long on a particularly tough challenge. Engage in daily challenges to compete on the leaderboard, proving your prowess in logic puzzles to the Dyslock community. Whether you're deciphering digits, aligning colors, or arranging smileys and animals, each puzzle offers a new opportunity to train your brain and enhance your problem-solving skills. With more than 1000 puzzles available for free, Dyslock offers endless entertainment and mental exercise. From the smart use of pegs and pins in board-style puzzles to the satisfaction of completing a grid with perfect logic, Dyslock has it all. Each puzzle is a brain game that will test your logic, memory, and ability to think ahead. With puzzles that range from easy to hard, Dyslock is designed to challenge and entertain puzzle lovers of all ages and skill levels. Are you ready to accept the challenge and become a mastermind in the world of Dyslock? With its engaging puzzles, smart design, and daily brain teasers, this puzzle game is the perfect way to pass the time, train your brain, and improve your logical thinking skills!

Screenshots

Codebreaker*2 screens
Dyslock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dyslock at 4.8 against Codebreaker*'s 4.3. Dyslock also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Codebreaker*'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dyslock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Codebreaker* asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dyslock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Codebreaker*'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Dyslock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codebreaker* ships an update every 6 months, Dyslock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Codebreaker* versus Dyslock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodebreaker*Dyslock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (67 ratings)4.8 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6770 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BersonDysphasion

Customer experience

Codebreaker*

All ratings67 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative20.0%

Dyslock

All ratings70 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Codebreaker*

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

10 requests
  • 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)
Show 5 more
  • Add a dark mode option
  • Option to skip current game and start a new one
  • Consider a 5-place option
  • Add sound effects
  • Add a tip jar/donation option

Dyslock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Codebreaker*

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Dyslock

One-time3
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • unlock all levels$2.99
  • Full game$3.99

Questions

Is Codebreaker* free?
Codebreaker* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dyslock free?
Dyslock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codebreaker* or Dyslock?
Dyslock is rated higher. Codebreaker* averages 4.3 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Dyslock averages 4.8 from 70 ratings.
Do Codebreaker* or Dyslock have ads?
Dyslock shows ads; Codebreaker* does not.
Which is updated more often, Codebreaker* or Dyslock?
Codebreaker* ships an update every 6 months, and Dyslock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Codebreaker* was updated on October 4, 2026 and Dyslock on September 18, 2026.

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