# Color Code Breaker vs Break

The clearest difference is price: Color Code Breaker at Free against Break's $0.99. Color Code Breaker also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 37). Break's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Color Code Breaker is free to download; Break costs $0.99 up front. Color Code Breaker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Break asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Color Code Breaker against 4.6 for Break. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Code Breaker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 37, 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 82% of Break's.

Color Code Breaker ships an update every 6 months, Break every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Code Breaker | Break |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-code-breaker/id319256200/reviews)** | [4.6 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthecode-premium/id998543383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Tumonis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145138848) | [Nestor Borgo](https://appshunter.io/developer/478653152) |

## 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


### Break

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthecode-premium/id998543383)

Engage in a classic logic puzzle where you deduce a secret code within a set number of attempts. Receive hints after each guess to guide your strategy. Compete with others or challenge yourself through various modes and difficulties.

**Highlights:** Secret code guessing, Logic and deduction gameplay, Multiple game modes, Adjustable difficulty settings, Game Center integration, Colorblind support, Left-handed support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 Break free?

Break costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Color Code Breaker is rated higher. Color Code Breaker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Break averages 4.6 from 37 ratings.

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

Color Code Breaker shows ads; Break does not.

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

Color Code Breaker ships an update every 6 months, and Break every 3 months. Most recently, Color Code Breaker was updated on September 21, 2026 and Break on September 24, 2026.

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