Comparison

Code Quest vs Bullpen

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

Head to head
About

Code Quest

Features
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Do you ever wish that your brain could also go to the gym? If yes, Code Quest is just for you. Break the colour code by guessing the right sequence of colours in 8 tries. After each guess, the circles will get bordered by a ring to show how close you were to the right colour code. - Green ring tells the colour is present in the sequence and is in the right place - Orange ring tells the colour is there in the sequence but is in the wrong place - Red ring tells the colour is not there in the sequence. No registration, no complicated rules. Just break the code and share the result with your loved ones. So download and play for free!

About

Bullpen

This logic puzzle game combines elements of Sudoku and Minesweeper. Place bulls according to specific rules, with increasing difficulty options. Enjoy daily challenges and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Place one bull per pen, row, and column
  • Bulls cannot touch each other (diagonally included)
  • Hard mode: two bulls per pen, row, and column
  • Ad-free and privacy-focused gameplay
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Pro Mode with 5,000+ levels and Free Play
Features
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Welcome to Bullpen – a clean, logic-based puzzle game where every bull must be placed just right. It's like Sudoku meets Minesweeper. Simple Rules, Deep Strategy – Place one bull per pen, row, and column – Bulls cannot touch each other, even diagonally – For extra difficulty, hard mode requires two bulls per pen, row, and column Ad-Free & Privacy-Focused – Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads and complete data privacy – Also doesn't require internet to play Daily Puzzles – New puzzles every day to keep your mind engaged – See if you can get the fastest time Pro Mode – Access all 5,000 levels + unlock Free Play mode – Advanced statistics and sync progress across devices with iCloud Why Bullpen? – Minimalist design for a focused, enjoyable experience – Easy to learn yet challenging enough to satisfy puzzle enthusiasts – Ideal for both quick sessions and longer play times Ready to test your logic? Download Bullpen now and start solving puzzles your way!

Screenshots

Code Quest4 screens
Bullpen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Quest at none against Bullpen's 1. Code Quest also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). Bullpen's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. Bullpen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Code Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Quest ships an update every 3 months, Bullpen weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Code Quest versus Bullpen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode QuestBullpen
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—94.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThareja Inc.David Williames

Bugs and requests

Code Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bullpen

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Annoying bull sound effect
  • Difficulty progression issues (needing to replay lower levels)

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels for free version
  • Auto-placement tool for faster solving
  • Additional customization options (colors, markings)

In-app purchases

None

Code Quest

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bullpen

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is Code Quest free?
Code Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bullpen free?
Bullpen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Code Quest or Bullpen have ads?
Neither Code Quest nor Bullpen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Quest or Bullpen?
Code Quest ships an update every 3 months, and Bullpen weekly. Most recently, Code Quest was updated on September 16, 2026 and Bullpen on October 15, 2026.

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