# Color Code Breaker vs Codebreaker*

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codebreaker* at none against Color Code Breaker's 1. Codebreaker* also leads on ads (none vs shown). Color Code Breaker's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 67). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Color Code Breaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Code Breaker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 67, 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 68% of Codebreaker*'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Code Breaker | Codebreaker* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-code-breaker/id319256200/reviews)** | [4.3 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Tumonis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145138848) | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) |

## 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


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Code Breaker free?

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

### Is Codebreaker* free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Code Breaker or Codebreaker*?

Color Code Breaker is rated higher. Color Code Breaker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Codebreaker* averages 4.3 from 67 ratings.

### Do Color Code Breaker or Codebreaker* have ads?

Color Code Breaker shows ads; Codebreaker* does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color Code Breaker or Codebreaker*?

Color Code Breaker ships an update every 6 months, and Codebreaker* every 6 months. Most recently, Color Code Breaker was updated on September 21, 2026 and Codebreaker* on July 6, 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.*