Codebreaker* vs Word Scramble '95
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.
Word Scramble '95
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Word Scramble '95 brings back the classic letter-grid word hunt you remember from the golden age of word puzzle games - find hidden words before time runs out. If you grew up racing the clock on a grid of shaken-up letters, or you're hooked on daily word puzzles, this is built for you. Simple to pick up, hard to put down: • Trace connected letters to build every word you can find • Race against the clock - the pressure's part of the fun • Climb the rank ladder from Novice all the way to Grandmaster • Clean, distraction-free design with a nostalgic '95 feel • No ads interrupting your flow, no pay-to-win rubbish Whether you've got two minutes waiting for the kettle or twenty minutes to really dig in, Word Scramble '95 is the quick word game that respects your time. Simple rules. Real challenge. Built for people who love a word game and a daily puzzle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Word Scramble '95 at every 2 weeks 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
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, Word Scramble '95 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Codebreaker* | Word Scramble '95 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Alexander Berson | Elliot Smith |
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
Word Scramble '95
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Codebreaker*
No in-app purchases
Word Scramble '95
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Codebreaker* free?
Is Word Scramble '95 free?
Do Codebreaker* or Word Scramble '95 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Codebreaker* or Word Scramble '95?
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