Comparison

Decoder vs Tactic Dots

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

Head to head
About

Decoder

This app assists players in solving the Mastermind logic game. It helps narrow down possible solutions by analyzing your guesses and their scores. Continue inputting your game progress until only one solution remains.

Highlights
  • Mastermind game solver
  • Input guesses and scores
  • Reduces possible solutions
  • Guides to single solution
Features
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This is NOT another mastermind look alike game. However, if you like to play mastermind, you would want to get this application. This application helps you solve the mastermind game. Use the first picker to select a guess. Then select the score you got for that guess on the second picker and click Decode. The application will determine the remaining possible solutions. The number of remaining possible solution is shown on the toolbar. Repeat the above steps until one solution is left.

About

Tactic Dots

Features
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Unique turn-based strategy that incorporates long-familiar mechanics of games such as Go, Reversi, Dots, updated with fresh ideas and expanded gameplay. The game contains the usual classic Dots and a fresh vibrant format which includes new units with unique abilities, adding many new tactics and strategies to the game. Following modes are available for both formats: -online PVP mode against other players -PVE vs artificial intelligence -Hotseat for two players on one screen Playing online mode grants rating points and unlocks additional rewards in the achievement system, which allows you to update and expand the arsenal of units available in matches.

Screenshots

Decoder1 screens
Tactic Dots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Decoder at 7.0 against Tactic Dots's 13.5. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Decoder versus Tactic Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecoderTactic Dots
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB78 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEdwin HouNO NAME SOFTWARE - FZCO

In-app purchases

None

Decoder

No in-app purchases

None

Tactic Dots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decoder free?
Decoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tactic Dots free?
Tactic Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Decoder or Tactic Dots have ads?
Neither Decoder nor Tactic Dots shows ads.

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