# Guess the Code! vs Codebreaker*

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guess the Code! at 90% against Codebreaker*'s 68%. Guess the Code! also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 67) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Guess the Code! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guess the Code! has 2.5K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Guess the Code!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Codebreaker*'s.

Guess the Code! ships an update every 3 months, Codebreaker* every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guess the Code! | Codebreaker* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess-the-code/id314952906/reviews)** | [4.3 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 57 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) |

## 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


### Codebreaker*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319)

Challenge your logic skills by deciphering a secret code of four distinct colors. Use black and white dots as hints to determine correct colors and positions. A fun and engaging puzzle game for strategic thinkers.

**Highlights:** Solve secret color codes, Use black dot hints for correct position, Use white dot hints for correct color, wrong position, Four distinct colors, Challenging logic puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Ad-free experience
- 🆓 Free to use
- 🤏 Small app size
- 🧠 Simple logic puzzle
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No instructions provided
- 🤔 Colors can only be guessed once per turn
- 🚫 Cannot have doubles/repeating colors
- ↔️ Colors must be placed left to right
- ❓ Score marked without confirmation

**Reported bugs**

- Score marked without confirmation
- Points change unexpectedly/randomly
- Colors not in the right spot can be confusing
- App seems to be in dark mode for some users

**Requested features**

- Add instructions/help tab
- Allow color replication/doubles
- Enable placing colors in any order
- Add a button to submit guess instead of automatic submission
- Include statistics (games won, played)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guess the Code! free?

Guess the Code! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Codebreaker* free?

Codebreaker* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Guess the Code! or Codebreaker*?

Guess the Code! is rated higher. Guess the Code! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Codebreaker* averages 4.3 from 67 ratings.

### Do Guess the Code! or Codebreaker* have ads?

Neither Guess the Code! nor Codebreaker* shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guess the Code! or Codebreaker*?

Guess the Code! ships an update every 3 months, and Codebreaker* every 6 months. Most recently, Guess the Code! was updated on October 10, 2026 and Codebreaker* on October 4, 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.*