Comparison

Codebreaker* vs Mastermind

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

Mastermind

Features
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The classic code-breaking game — reimagined. Mastermind: Code Break challenges your logic and deduction. Each game, a secret 4-color code is generated. You have 10 attempts to crack it. After every guess, hint pins guide your thinking — black for the right color in the right spot, white for the right color in the wrong spot. No luck. No timers on screen. Just pure deduction. TWO DIFFICULTY MODES Normal mode allows color repetition — the same color can appear more than once in the secret code, which dramatically increases the challenge. Easy mode guarantees each color appears at most once, perfect for new players or a quick game. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every game is recorded. Head to your stats screen to see your win rate, current and best win streak, your fastest solve time, your average number of guesses, and a full guess distribution chart — just like Wordle, but for colors. BUILT FOR DAILY PLAY Each game takes 2–5 minutes. The clean, distraction-free interface keeps you focused on the puzzle. No sign-in required. No internet connection needed. Your stats and settings are saved automatically between sessions. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • 6 colors, 4 positions, 10 guesses • Easy mode (no repeated colors) and Normal mode • Per-guess elapsed time display (can be hidden in Settings) • Win rate, streaks, best time, average guesses, guess distribution • Separate stats for Easy and Normal modes • Settings saved between sessions • 100% offline — no account needed • Accessible dark UI with high-contrast colors Download free and start cracking.

Screenshots

Codebreaker*2 screens
Mastermind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mastermind at every 11 days against Codebreaker*'s every 6 months. Codebreaker*'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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, Mastermind every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Codebreaker* versus Mastermind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodebreaker*Mastermind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BersonFabio Dordetto de Abreu

In-app purchases

None

Codebreaker*

No in-app purchases

None

Mastermind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codebreaker* free?
Codebreaker* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mastermind free?
Mastermind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Codebreaker* or Mastermind have ads?
Neither Codebreaker* nor Mastermind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codebreaker* or Mastermind?
Codebreaker* ships an update every 6 months, and Mastermind every 11 days. Most recently, Codebreaker* was updated on July 6, 2026 and Mastermind on September 11, 2026.

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