# Bored vs Find The Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bored at 100% against Find The Code's 33%. Bored also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bored sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Find The Code sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bored ships an update every 6 months, Find The Code every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bored | Find The Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bored/id324715902/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Q. Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987) | [Valiprod](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124948609) |

## What reviewers say

### Bored

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bored/id324715902)

A straightforward puzzle game designed to alleviate boredom. The objective is to strategically move pieces until a specific 'special' piece lands on the center space. All puzzles are solvable and offer randomized orientations for replayability.

**Highlights:** Stop special piece on center, Pieces move until blocked, Randomized puzzle orientations, Multiple difficulty packs, Solvable puzzles

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Find The Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-code-brain-game/id1001088781)

This brain game challenges you to guess a hidden four-color combination. Use logic and deduction to identify misplaced and correctly placed colors, aiming to solve the code as quickly as possible. It's a free and fun way to develop strategic thinking.

**Highlights:** Guess color combinations, Deduce misplaced colors, Identify correct colors, Strategic thinking development, Timed code-breaking challenges

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Games | $1.99 | per year |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Mastermind Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bored free?

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

### Is Find The Code free?

Find The Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Bored or Find The Code have ads?

Neither Bored nor Find The Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bored or Find The Code?

Bored ships an update every 6 months, and Find The Code every 8 months. Most recently, Bored was updated on October 1, 2026 and Find The Code on September 30, 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.*