# Color Code Breaker vs Cryptogram

Color Code Breaker and Cryptogram both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Color Code Breaker's written reviews are positive against 22% of Cryptogram's. Cryptogram's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (239K vs 2.3K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Code Breaker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cryptogram sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Color Code Breaker against 4.6 for Cryptogram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptogram has 239K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Color Code Breaker's written reviews are positive against 22% of Cryptogram's.

Color Code Breaker ships an update every 6 months, Cryptogram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Code Breaker | Cryptogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-code-breaker/id319256200/reviews)** | [4.6 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-brain-puzzle/id1644099880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **239K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.3% of reviews** | 21.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 39 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Tumonis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145138848) | [Joyteractive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709316809) |

## 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


### Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-word-brain-puzzle/id1644099880)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Word, #54 Top Grossing · Word, #140 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a logic game that challenges you to decode secret messages and solve word puzzles. Uncover famous quotes and tackle increasingly difficult challenges in a fun, brain-exercising experience.

**Highlights:** Decode secret messages, Solve word puzzles, Uncover famous quotes, Logic challenges, Increasing difficulty, Variety of puzzle types

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 20 SmallPackSale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack: Cryptogram Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Regular offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (7 days) | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (7days) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free: Cryptogram Puzzles | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (14 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Hints Pack: Cryptogram | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skipit 8 | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP status | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (30 days) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Regular Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Regular offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Engaging brain exercise
- 📚 Variety of categories and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Small/hard-to-read numbers
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Battery draining issues

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles getting stuck or resetting progress
- Clue/hint feature not working properly
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Dark mode for easier reading
- Ability to replay past puzzles
- Improved accuracy of quotes and attributions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Code Breaker free?

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

### Is Cryptogram free?

Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color Code Breaker or Cryptogram?

Color Code Breaker is rated higher. Color Code Breaker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Cryptogram averages 4.6 from 239K ratings.

### Do Color Code Breaker or Cryptogram have ads?

Both Color Code Breaker and Cryptogram show ads.

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

Color Code Breaker ships an update every 6 months, and Cryptogram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Color Code Breaker was updated on September 27, 2026 and Cryptogram on September 28, 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.*