Codebreaker* vs Typing Runner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Typing Runner
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나의 키패드 타자 속도도 올리고, 키패드도 익혀보자. Let's increase the typing speed of my keypad and learn the keypad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Codebreaker* at none against Typing Runner's shown. Typing Runner's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Codebreaker* ships an update every 6 months, Typing Runner daily. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Codebreaker* | Typing Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (67 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Berson | Kwangwoo Nam |
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)
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- 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
Typing Runner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Codebreaker*
No in-app purchases
Typing Runner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Codebreaker* free?
Is Typing Runner free?
Do Codebreaker* or Typing Runner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Codebreaker* or Typing Runner?
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