Codebreaker* vs Neon WordX
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.
Neon WordX
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NEON WORDX — A glowing word puzzle experience Guess the hidden 5-letter word in up to 5 attempts. Each guess reveals clues through neon-lit tiles: • GREEN glow = correct letter, correct position • YELLOW pulse = correct letter, wrong position • DARK tiles = letter not in the word HOW TO PLAY Type your 5-letter guess using the on-screen neon keyboard or your physical keyboard. Hit SUBMIT to reveal your clue tiles. Use the feedback to narrow down the target word. Solve it within 5 tries to keep your streak alive! FEATURES * Clean neon aesthetic with vibrant colors and smooth animations * Intuitive touch and keyboard controls * Satisfying sound effects for every interaction * Track your winning streak — how high can you go? * Thousands of 5-letter words from curated word lists * Minimal distractions — just you and the puzzle Perfect for word game fans, puzzle enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a daily brain challenge with style. No ads. No subscriptions. Just pure word-guessing fun wrapped in neon. Support development with optional donations (coffee, lunch, or dinner) via in-app purchases. Part of the Neon Games collection — premium puzzle experiences with a neon twist.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codebreaker* at none against Neon WordX's 3. On price, ads, 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. Neon WordX sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Codebreaker* asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Codebreaker* | Neon WordX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Berson | Roger Foxcroft |
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
Neon WordX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Codebreaker*
No in-app purchases
Neon WordX
- Buy me a coffee!$1.99
- Buy me lunch!$4.99
- Buy me dinner!$9.99
