# Color Code Breaker vs 8 Code Words in a photo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Color Code Breaker at 2.3K against 8 Code Words in a photo's 88. Color Code Breaker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). 8 Code Words in a photo's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Code Breaker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 8 Code Words in a photo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Code Breaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Code Breaker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Color Code Breaker's written reviews are positive against 71% of 8 Code Words in a photo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Color Code Breaker ships an update every 6 months, 8 Code Words in a photo every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Code Breaker | 8 Code Words in a photo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-code-breaker/id319256200/reviews)** | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-code-words-in-a-photo/id1457010320/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Tumonis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145138848) | [Y A QU A](https://appshunter.io/developer/553875369) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Code Breaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-code-breaker/id319256200)

Engage in a classic logic puzzle where you decipher a hidden color sequence. Test your deduction skills by strategically guessing and eliminating possibilities to crack the code. Enjoy hours of addictive gameplay with customizable difficulty settings.

**Highlights:** Break color codes, 4 or 5 pegs in code, Option for repeated colors, Adjustable number of attempts, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Great game - Mastermind nostalgia
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🧠 Great for the brain
- 📱 Same as classic board game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Can't choose double colors
- 🔀 Can't easily move/rearrange colors
- 🛑 Ads are intrusive
- 🤔 Confusing difficulty levels
- 🔍 Can't see full board at once

**Reported bugs**

- Ads won't close properly
- Incorrect/changing feedback on guesses
- Game freezes or crashes
- Multiplayer mode not working

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Improve leaderboard system
- Allow moving/rearranging of pegs
- Provide more code size options
- Add statistics and history tracking


### 8 Code Words in a photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-code-words-in-a-photo/id1457010320)

Solve puzzles by finding eight coded words hidden within images. Click on the correct letters to reveal the words and unlock new levels. Enjoy a brain-teasing journey through hundreds of varied and colorful photos.

**Highlights:** Find 8 coded words per picture, Click on correct letters, Unlock new images, Hundreds of varied levels, Brain-teasing puzzles, Coded letter hints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Image pack #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Image Pack #3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Image pack #5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| image pack#6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack #3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 5 | $20.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Code Breaker free?

Color Code Breaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 8 Code Words in a photo free?

8 Code Words in a photo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color Code Breaker or 8 Code Words in a photo?

Color Code Breaker is rated higher. Color Code Breaker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while 8 Code Words in a photo averages 4.5 from 88 ratings.

### Do Color Code Breaker or 8 Code Words in a photo have ads?

Both Color Code Breaker and 8 Code Words in a photo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Code Breaker or 8 Code Words in a photo?

Color Code Breaker ships an update every 6 months, and 8 Code Words in a photo every 5 months. Most recently, Color Code Breaker was updated on September 21, 2026 and 8 Code Words in a photo on September 5, 2026.

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