Marple vs Decode the Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marple
This logic puzzle game challenges players to deduce the correct order of 20 tiles using a set of clues. It offers millions of unique puzzles and includes a tutorial and hint system to guide players through the deduction process.
- Logic and deduction gameplay
- 20 tiles arranged in 4x5 grid
- Multiple clue types (In between, Left of, Same column, Next to)
- Over 1 million unique puzzles
- Tutorial mode
- Hint system with explanations
- Graphical help with beginner tips
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AWARDED "BEST PUZZLER" IN MACWORLD'S "THE BEST GAMES OF 2008"! NOMINEE FOR "BEST PUZZLE GAME" IN "2008 BEST APP EVER AWARDS"! RATED "BETTER" IN APPREVIEW! Getting tired of Sudoku? Why not try Marple? Marple is a game of logic and deduction. The playing field consists of 20 tiles arranged in 4 rows of 5 columns each and a set of clues. The goal of the game is to figure out the correct order of those 20 tiles using the given clues by process of elimination. There are four different types of clues: "In between", "Left of", "Same column" and "Next to". "In between" clue tells that the middle tile has to be located in between the other two. It however does not tell the order of the other two tiles or how far they are from the middle one. "Left of" clue tells that the left tile has to be located left of the right tile. It however does not tell how far apart they are. "Same column" clue tells that the two tiles have to be on the same column. "Next to" clue tells that the two tiles are adjacent to each other. It however does not tell the order of the two tiles. Features: * 1,000,000 fiendishly clever puzzles to play so don't expect to run out of them any time soon! At 3 minutes / puzzle, 1 hour / day = ca. 137 years of puzzles! * Tutorial mode * Hint system that highlights a clue that you should be concentrating on next and also explains exactly what you should be doing next. * Graphical help with beginner tips
Decode the Code
A puzzle game inspired by a classic board game where players guess a hidden code in limited attempts. Earn in-game currency to unlock new content and challenge yourself with harder modes. Track your progress and compare it with friends.
- Code-breaking gameplay
- Unlockable content packs
- Hard Mode challenges
- Stats tracking
- Friend comparisons
- Limited-time packs
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Based off of the Mastermind board game, Decode the Code is a new take on the classic puzzle game. In ten chances or less, try to crack the hidden code. Play more to get coins and unlock new packs to use during the game. Play Hard Mode for an extra challenge and win more coins. Keep track of your stats and compare them with friends. Buy special limited time packs that are always changing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marple at none against Decode the Code's 5. Marple also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (48 vs 13). Decode the Code's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Decode the Code sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Marple asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Marple against 4.7 for Decode the Code. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Marple's written reviews are positive against 100% of Decode the Code's.
Marple ships an update every 2 months, Decode the Code every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marple | Decode the Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (48 ratings) — better | 4.7 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikko Kankainen | Square Lion LLC |
Customer experience
Marple
Decode the Code
Bugs and requests
Marple
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Buttons/UI elements not fully visible
- Clues get cut off on certain devices
- Incorrect/missing puzzle solutions
Requested features
5 requests- Add undo/redo functionality
- Implement save/restore progress
- Introduce different difficulty levels
- Optimize for larger screens (iPad)
- Improve color contrast and readability
Decode the Code
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Marple
No in-app purchases
Decode the Code
- 10 Coins$0.99
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Special Pack$0.99
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- 55 Coins$4.99
- 120 Coins$9.99
