Code Quest vs Show First
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Code Quest
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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!
Show First
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Every discard matters. Every SHOW is a risk. Can you outsmart everyone and SHOW FIRST? Show First is a competitive strategy card game where every discard matters. Build the lowest hand, read your opponents, and call SHOW at the perfect moment โ before someone else does. Simple to learn. Incredibly hard to master. HOW TO PLAY: - Each turn discard one card โ or a valid set or sequence - Pick a smarter card from the deck or discard pile - Build the lowest hand before anyone else - Call SHOW when you're ready to win - Wrong SHOW costs you +30 points โ so timing is everything - First player to reach 200 points is eliminated - Last player standing wins the match THE SHOW MOMENT: This is what makes Show First unique. One bold call changes everything. Call SHOW too early and pay the penalty. Wait too long and someone beats you to it. No other card game has this tension. FEATURES: - Play With Friends โ private rooms with custom stakes - Play Against Bots โ practice anytime, earn coins - Fast Rounds โ quick competitive matches - React in Real Time โ live emoji reactions - Coin Economy โ earn, wager and climb the ranks - Track Your Progress โ stats across every match - Clean Design โ smooth animations, built for mobile Every card you discard is a clue. Every card you pick is a signal. PERFECT FOR PLAYERS WHO LOVE: Rummy, Teen Patti, Call Break, Poker, Carrom, Ludo and competitive strategy card games. If you enjoy rummy card games, teen patti games, or multiplayer card games online โ Show First delivers a unique experience every round. Whether you're a South Asian expat in the Gulf, UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK or Canada โ or anyone who loves a sharp competitive card game โ Show First is built for you. Download free. Prove your strategy. Show First.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Code Quest at none against Show First's shown. Show First's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Code Quest ships an update every 3 months, Show First monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Code Quest | Show First |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Thareja Inc. | Hamas Hassan |
In-app purchases
Code Quest
No in-app purchases
Show First
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Code Quest free?
Is Show First free?
Do Code Quest or Show First have ads?
Which is updated more often, Code Quest or Show First?
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