Comparison

Guess the Code! vs Code Breaker

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

Head to head
About

Guess the Code!

A challenging codebreaker game where you guess a secret sequence of colors within a limited number of attempts. Features include adjustable difficulty, a letter-based mode for colorblind players, and automatic saving.

Highlights
  • Secret color code guessing
  • Limited number of guesses
  • Configurable difficulty levels
  • "Use Letters" mode for colorblind players
  • Automatic save functionality
  • Great graphics and sound effects
Features
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The computer mastermind has chosen a secret code. Can you crack the code before you run out of guesses? Guess the Code Free is the best codebreaker game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Your iPhone chooses a sequence of colors and you must try to guess the sequence within a specific number of guesses. Guess the Code Free includes a host of exciting features, including: * Great graphics and exciting sound effects * Configurable difficulty levels * "Use Letters" mode for colorblind players * Automatic save when you exit the app or receive a phone call If you are a fan of Mastermind, Bulls and Cows, or Vault Breaker, this is the game for you! ------------------------------- Please Note: The result pegs do not correspond directly to the guess pegs. The result pegs tell you the number of guess pegs that are in the right position or are the right color, but not which ones. The code does not change over the course of the game and it is definitely possible to figure out the code in the number of guesses allotted.

About

Code Breaker

Test your deduction skills in this classic code-breaking logic puzzle game. Guess the secret color combination using feedback to guide your moves across multiple difficulty levels and exciting game modes.

Highlights
  • Deduction-based gameplay
  • Color code guessing
  • Feedback indicators
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Four game modes
  • Brain training
Features
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CODE BREAKER - LOGIC PUZZLE GAME Code Breaker is a logic puzzle game: crack a hidden colour code using pure deduction. Test your deduction skills and crack the secret color code before running out of attempts. HOW TO PLAY CODE BREAKER • Guess the hidden color combination by placing colored chips • After each guess, receive feedback to guide your next move • Black indicator: correct color in the correct position • White indicator: correct color but in the wrong position • Use logic and deduction to crack the code 4 DIFFICULTY LEVELS • Easy: Perfect for beginners with fewer colors and more attempts • Medium: A balanced challenge for casual players • Hard: Test your skills with more colors and fewer attempts • Extreme: Hardest mode: 6 chips, 7 colors, limited tries 4 EXCITING GAME MODES • Classic: Traditional code-breaking gameplay at your own pace • Chrono: Race against the clock for speed-solving thrills • Daily: 12 new puzzles every day - compete for the best score • Last Chance: One attempt only - can you crack it on the first try? GAME PARAMETERS VARY BY DIFFICULTY • Number of chips: 3 to 6 • Available colors: 5 to 7 • Color occurrences: 1 to 3 times • Maximum attempts: 6 to 20 Perfect for brain training, improving logical thinking, and sharpening your deduction abilities. Play Code Breaker today and become a master code cracker! WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Free to play - no sign-up, no account needed • Works offline - no wifi needed • Unlimited undo • Hints when you get stuck • Built-in tutorial and clear rules • Statistics: games played, wins and best times • Light and dark themes • 33 languages

Screenshots

Guess the Code!4 screens
Code Breaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Guess the Code! at none against Code Breaker's shown. Guess the Code! also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 20) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Code Breaker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Guess the Code! against 4.5 for Code Breaker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guess the Code! has 2.5K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Guess the Code!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Code Breaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guess the Code! ships an update every 3 months, Code Breaker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Guess the Code! versus Code Breaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuess the Code!Code Breaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings)4.5 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptime Software LLCSebastien Becker

Customer experience

Guess the Code!

All ratings2,496 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews882 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative4.6%

Code Breaker

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Guess the Code!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashing or exiting unexpectedly
  • Incorrect/inconsistent feedback on guesses

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to repeat colors or use empty spaces
  • Tracking of high scores or progress
  • Daily challenges or more levels
  • Clearer color differentiation for hints

Code Breaker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Guess the Code!

No in-app purchases

None

Code Breaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guess the Code! free?
Guess the Code! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code Breaker free?
Code Breaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guess the Code! or Code Breaker?
Guess the Code! and Code Breaker are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.5K and 20 ratings respectively.
Do Guess the Code! or Code Breaker have ads?
Code Breaker shows ads; Guess the Code! does not.
Which is updated more often, Guess the Code! or Code Breaker?
Guess the Code! ships an update every 3 months, and Code Breaker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Guess the Code! was updated on October 10, 2026 and Code Breaker on September 30, 2026.

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