Comparison

Codebreaker* vs 5 LEXIS

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

5 LEXIS

Features
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One Bucket. Four Rounds. No Mercy. Welcome to 5 Lexis, the party game that turns your inside jokes and secret memories into a high-stakes competition. It’s simple to learn, but hilariously hard to master. HOW IT WORKS: Every player adds 5 words (Lexis) to the digital bucket. It can be anything: your best friend’s middle name, that weird inside joke from 2018, or a celebrity everyone loves to hate. Once the words are in, the game begins! THE CHALLENGE: You’ll face the same set of words through four increasingly difficult rounds. You’ll need a sharp memory and a lack of shame to win: Round 1: Taboo – Talk your head off! Describe the word anyway you can. Round 2: One Word – Be precise. You only get ONE word to trigger your team's memory. Round 3: Mime – Silence! Use your body and your acting skills to get the point. Round 4: Sounds – Only noises allowed. Good luck explaining "Paris" with just a beep! WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Personalized Gameplay: Since you enter the words, every game is unique to your friend group. Memory Matters: The words don’t change, so pay attention! What was easy in Round 1 becomes a puzzle in Round 4. High Stakes: Skipping a word gives a point to the other team. Choose wisely! Fully Customizable: Tweak the settings to play your favorite rounds or shorten the timer for a "hard mode" experience. Whether you're at a house party, a family dinner, or just hanging out, 5 Lexis is the ultimate way to see who in your group is the most creative (and who has the worst memory). Download 5 Lexis today and let the games begin!

Screenshots

Codebreaker*2 screens
5 LEXIS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 5 LEXIS at weekly against Codebreaker*'s every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codebreaker* ships an update every 6 months, 5 LEXIS weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Codebreaker* versus 5 LEXIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodebreaker*5 LEXIS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BersonMonica Odysseos

In-app purchases

None

Codebreaker*

No in-app purchases

None

5 LEXIS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codebreaker* free?
Codebreaker* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5 LEXIS free?
5 LEXIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Codebreaker* or 5 LEXIS have ads?
Neither Codebreaker* nor 5 LEXIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codebreaker* or 5 LEXIS?
Codebreaker* ships an update every 6 months, and 5 LEXIS weekly. Most recently, Codebreaker* was updated on July 6, 2026 and 5 LEXIS on September 14, 2026.

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