Comparison

Guess the Code! vs Dyslock

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

Dyslock

This logic puzzle game challenges you to crack unique codes using clues about your guesses. With over 2000 puzzles, multiple difficulty levels, and an intuitive note-taking system, it offers endless brain-training fun. Play daily challenges and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Over 2000 puzzles
  • 6 difficulty levels
  • Intuitive note-taking system
  • Play with digits, letters, colors, and more
  • Daily challenge with leaderboard
  • Intelligent hints
Features
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"solid puzzle game, fantastic note taking system" (TheRedrakerbz) "Love this, have been playing it for a while now and it keeps testing me!" (Aperson0n1ine) Will you crack the code? In this puzzle game inspired by the classic Mastermind, your task is to find a unique code using a set of clues. Each clue contains a guess for the code and information on how many digits are well-placed and badly-placed. - Over 2000 puzzles - 6 difficulty from begginer to Master - Intuitive note-taking system to solve complexe puzzles - Play with digits, letters, colors, smiley, animals, ... - Daily challenge with leaderboard - intelligent Hints that gives you the next logical move to do - Codes ranging from 2 to 6 digits in length Ready to test Your Logic? Engage with Dyslock where each puzzle is a new challenge to your logical thinking. Ready, set, puzzle! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dive into Dyslock, the ultimate puzzle game that takes you on a thrilling journey of logic and deduction. Inspired by the classic Mastermind, this app offers a fresh twist on traditional puzzle games, challenging you to crack codes like a true code breaker. With over 2000 puzzles spanning various themes—digits, letters, colors, and more—'Dyslock' caters to puzzle enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to the mastermind elite. Each level in Dyslock presents a unique logic puzzle, where your task is to decipher a hidden code using a series of clues. These clues will tell you how many elements of your guess are correctly placed or need to be rearranged, pushing your logical thinking to new heights. The game's difficulty ranges from easy puzzles to hard challenges that will test your skills and patience. What sets Dyslock apart is its intuitive note-taking system, designed to help you keep track of your deductions and solve even the most complex puzzles. This feature, combined with an intelligent hint system, ensures that you're never stuck for too long on a particularly tough challenge. Engage in daily challenges to compete on the leaderboard, proving your prowess in logic puzzles to the Dyslock community. Whether you're deciphering digits, aligning colors, or arranging smileys and animals, each puzzle offers a new opportunity to train your brain and enhance your problem-solving skills. With more than 1000 puzzles available for free, Dyslock offers endless entertainment and mental exercise. From the smart use of pegs and pins in board-style puzzles to the satisfaction of completing a grid with perfect logic, Dyslock has it all. Each puzzle is a brain game that will test your logic, memory, and ability to think ahead. With puzzles that range from easy to hard, Dyslock is designed to challenge and entertain puzzle lovers of all ages and skill levels. Are you ready to accept the challenge and become a mastermind in the world of Dyslock? With its engaging puzzles, smart design, and daily brain teasers, this puzzle game is the perfect way to pass the time, train your brain, and improve your logical thinking skills!

Screenshots

Guess the Code!4 screens
Dyslock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guess the Code! at none against Dyslock's 3. Guess the Code! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 70). Dyslock's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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. Dyslock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Guess the Code! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dyslock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guess the Code! has 2.5K ratings behind it against 70, 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 100% of Dyslock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guess the Code! ships an update every 3 months, Dyslock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Guess the Code! versus Dyslock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuess the Code!Dyslock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings)4.8 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better70
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptime Software LLCDysphasion

Customer experience

Guess the Code!

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

Dyslock

All ratings70 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.4%
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

Dyslock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Guess the Code!

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Dyslock

One-time3
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • unlock all levels$2.99
  • Full game$3.99

Questions

Is Guess the Code! free?
Guess the Code! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dyslock free?
Dyslock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guess the Code! or Dyslock?
Dyslock is rated higher. Guess the Code! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Dyslock averages 4.8 from 70 ratings.
Do Guess the Code! or Dyslock have ads?
Dyslock shows ads; Guess the Code! does not.
Which is updated more often, Guess the Code! or Dyslock?
Guess the Code! ships an update every 3 months, and Dyslock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Guess the Code! was updated on October 10, 2026 and Dyslock on October 7, 2026.

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