# Guess the Code! vs Code Breaker

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guess the Code! | Code Breaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess-the-code/id314952906/reviews) | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-breaker-logic-puzzle/id1466769857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 57 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [Sebastien Becker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466769856) |

## What reviewers say

### Guess the Code!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess-the-code/id314952906)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, fun, and challenging
- 👍 No ads or WiFi required
- 👍 Variety of difficulty levels
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Reminds users of classic board game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent color/position hints
- 👎 Difficulty distinguishing between white and gray pegs
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around clipboard access

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing or exiting unexpectedly
- Incorrect/inconsistent feedback on guesses

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-breaker-logic-puzzle/id1466769857)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*