Comparison

LetterCode vs The Code Cracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LetterCode

A word-guessing puzzle game where you decrypt a secret code. Use color cues to learn about letter placement and try to solve it within a limited number of attempts. Customize your experience with various settings and modes.

Highlights
  • Decrypt secret codes
  • Color-coded feedback system
  • Limited daily plays
  • Customizable gameplay settings
  • Colorblind mode
  • Timed challenges
Features
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A spin on the classic word-guessing puzzle game, LetterCode challenges you to decrypt a secret code. With each guess, you’ll learn a little bit more about the code: — Red means the letter isn’t in the answer — Yellow means the letter is in the answer, but in the wrong place — Green means that you have the right letter in the right place Try to crack the code before you run out of attempts, and for an additional challenge, complete it as quickly as you can for an even higher score! And don't worry, there is a colorblind mode. ---------- LetterCode lets you customize your gameplay: — Colorblind friendly! — Hide the timer if you don’t like the pressure — Turn on and off the sounds effects or music — Adjust the difficulty by changing what types of inputs are allowed (but be careful, this can affect your score!) ---------- LetterCode is limited to 5 plays per day, but you can purchase LetterCode Pro to unlock the following: — Unlimited gameplay — Access to “Hard” and “Expert” mode - get harder and longer words — Access to your stats and play history LetterCode Pro is a one-time purchase and supports family sharing.

About

The Code Cracker

Features
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There is a hidden Code. Every guess gives you a clue. How quickly can you crack it? The Code Cracker is a modern logic and deduction game built around a simple challenge: discover the hidden combination using the clues from each guess. CRACK THE CODE Choose Symbols, make your Guess, and use the feedback to narrow the possibilities. Exact Match: right Symbol, right position. Partial Match: right Symbol, wrong position. Nothing else — the rest is deduction. PLAY YOUR WAY Classic at your own pace, from Gentle to Expert. The Daily Cipher: one Code, every player, every day — build a streak and share a spoiler-free result. CHALLENGE FRIENDS Share your Daily and a friend plays the very same Code from a link — no install needed. Or Pass & Play on one device: set a Code for each other and bank the guesses you didn't need. Highest total wins. BUILT FOR CLEAR THINKING Symbols combine shape and colour, so gameplay never depends on colour alone. Full VoiceOver, full Dynamic Type, haptics and sound you can switch off. MASTER THE PATTERN Track win rate, streaks and your solve distribution, mode by mode, and become a better code cracker. No ads. No accounts. No energy meters. The daily puzzle, solo play and Pass & Play are free, forever. One optional Pro unlock adds harder rule sets, more Symbol sets and themes, and deeper stats.

Screenshots

LetterCode4 screens
The Code Cracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Code Cracker at every 4 days against LetterCode's fortnightly. 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. LetterCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Code Cracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LetterCode ships an update fortnightly, The Code Cracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LetterCode versus The Code Cracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLetterCodeThe Code Cracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph IannazzoneAmilcar Zambrano Guevara

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LetterCode

One-time1
  • LetterCode Pro$3.99
1 purchases

The Code Cracker

One-time1
  • Crack Pro$9.99

Questions

Is LetterCode free?
LetterCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Code Cracker free?
The Code Cracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LetterCode or The Code Cracker have ads?
Neither LetterCode nor The Code Cracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LetterCode or The Code Cracker?
LetterCode ships an update fortnightly, and The Code Cracker every 4 days. Most recently, LetterCode was updated on October 6, 2026 and The Code Cracker on October 7, 2026.

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