# Color Code Breaker vs Nine Race

The clearest difference is rating: Color Code Breaker at 4.7 against Nine Race's 4.1. Color Code Breaker also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 22). Nine Race's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Code Breaker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nine Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Code Breaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Code Breaker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 22, 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 83% of Nine Race'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, Nine Race every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Code Breaker | Nine Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-code-breaker/id319256200/reviews)** | [4.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-race/id1524212566/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 39 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Tumonis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145138848) | [TATSUYA MONOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079433667) |

## 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


### Nine Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-race/id1524212566)

A competitive puzzle game where players slide color panels to match a target arrangement. Challenge friends online or play solo to complete the 3x3 grid. It's a race against time and opponents to solve the puzzle.

**Highlights:** Slide color panels to empty space, Rearrange 3x3 grid, Match target panel arrangement, Online multiplayer mode, Play against friends

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Code Breaker free?

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

### Is Nine Race free?

Nine Race is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Color Code Breaker or Nine Race?

Color Code Breaker is rated higher. Color Code Breaker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Nine Race averages 4.1 from 22 ratings.

### Do Color Code Breaker or Nine Race have ads?

Both Color Code Breaker and Nine Race show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Code Breaker or Nine Race?

Color Code Breaker ships an update every 6 months, and Nine Race every 9 days. Most recently, Color Code Breaker was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nine Race on October 20, 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.*