# On vs Crack The Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: On at 88% against Crack The Code's 40%. On also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Crack The Code's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

On costs $0.99 and Crack The Code $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Crack The Code holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of On's written reviews are positive against 40% of Crack The Code's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

On ships an update every 11 months, Crack The Code every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | On | Crack The Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | [3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-core-wordfind/id285884423/reviews) | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-the-code-iq-riddles/id1621868375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #102 | **#50** |
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [On-Core Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/283621364) | [Digital Hole Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917701060) |

## What reviewers say

### On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-core-wordfind/id285884423)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

A classic word search puzzle game where you find hidden words in a letter grid. Play horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, forwards or backwards, across three difficulty levels. Enjoy randomly generated games that auto-save for continuous play.

**Highlights:** Find words horizontally, vertically, and diagonally, Three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Timers for each difficulty level, Auto-save functionality, Randomly generated games, Optional word definition lookup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crack The Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-the-code-iq-riddles/id1621868375)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Test your logic and number skills by cracking 3-digit codes. Each puzzle provides clues to help you deduce the correct sequence. It's a fun brainstorming game for those who enjoy a mental challenge.

**Highlights:** Crack 3-digit numeric codes, Use hints to deduce passwords, Brainstorming and logic challenges, Unique puzzle sets, Each digit used only once

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On free?

On costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crack The Code free?

Crack The Code costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, On or Crack The Code?

Crack The Code is rated higher. On averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Crack The Code averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do On or Crack The Code have ads?

Neither On nor Crack The Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, On or Crack The Code?

On ships an update every 11 months, and Crack The Code every 12 months. Most recently, On was updated on September 21, 2026 and Crack The Code on September 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, On or Crack The Code?

On currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and Crack The Code at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*