# Codebreaker* vs Inbox Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Inbox Dash at 5.0 against Codebreaker*'s 4.4. Inbox Dash also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). Codebreaker*'s advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Inbox Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codebreaker* has 72 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Codebreaker* ships an update every 6 months, Inbox Dash daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codebreaker* | Inbox Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inbox-dash/id6809047170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 0 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) | [Andy Christian Ebels](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809047172) |

## What reviewers say

### Codebreaker*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Ad-free experience
- 🆓 Free to use
- 🤏 Small app size
- 🧠 Simple logic puzzle
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No instructions provided
- 🤔 Colors can only be guessed once per turn
- 🚫 Cannot have doubles/repeating colors
- ↔️ Colors must be placed left to right
- ❓ Score marked without confirmation

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


### Inbox Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inbox-dash/id6809047170)

A fast-paced puzzle game where you clear your inbox by tapping matching email types. Utilize special tiles and choose from four themes to enhance your gameplay experience. Compete for high scores and achievements.

**Highlights:** Tap matching email types to clear inbox, Utilize special tiles for bonuses, Four distinct visual themes, Customizable tile labels and settings, Leaderboard and achievements, Shareable scorecards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codebreaker* free?

Codebreaker* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Inbox Dash free?

Inbox Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Codebreaker* or Inbox Dash?

Inbox Dash is rated higher. Codebreaker* averages 4.4 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Inbox Dash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Codebreaker* or Inbox Dash have ads?

Neither Codebreaker* nor Inbox Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codebreaker* or Inbox Dash?

Codebreaker* ships an update every 6 months, and Inbox Dash daily. Most recently, Codebreaker* was updated on November 3, 2026 and Inbox Dash on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*