# Guess the Code HD vs Backgammon for iPad & iPhone

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guess the Code HD at 90% against Backgammon for iPad & iPhone's 34%. Guess the Code HD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Backgammon for iPad & iPhone's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgammon for iPad & iPhone sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Guess the Code HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backgammon for iPad & iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon for iPad & iPhone has 4.3K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Guess the Code HD's written reviews are positive against 34% of Backgammon for iPad & iPhone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Guess the Code HD ships an update every 7 months, Backgammon for iPad & iPhone fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guess the Code HD | Backgammon for iPad & iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess-the-code-hd/id397220426/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-for-ipad-and-iphone/id1547821053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 112 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.8% of reviews** | 34.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [Appgeneration Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/386316599) |

## What reviewers say

### Guess the Code HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess-the-code-hd/id397220426)

Crack the secret color code in this engaging puzzle game. Test your logic and deduction skills to guess the correct sequence within a limited number of attempts. Features include customizable difficulty and a special mode for colorblind players.

**Highlights:** Secret code cracking, Configurable difficulty levels, Colorblind mode ('Use Letters'), Automatic save functionality, Great graphics and sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to understand
- 👍 Good interface
- 👍 Excellent graphics
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 👍 Reminds of classic Mastermind game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent clues/hints
- 🔨 Hard to select colors
- 🔨 Vertically fixed, would prefer rotation
- 🔨 Difficult to tell apart gray and white pegs

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect hints/feedback on color placement
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple pegs of the same color
- Add online/multiplayer mode
- Implement undo feature
- Introduce more color options
- Add scoring system and statistics tracking


### Backgammon for iPad & iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-for-ipad-and-iphone/id1547821053)

Experience a classic two-player board game of skill and luck. This app offers a user-friendly interface, a comprehensive tutorial for beginners, and multiple ways to play, including against AI or friends online. Customize your game board and pieces for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Single-player AI mode, Two-player local mode, Online multiplayer, Customizable board and pieces, Interactive tutorial, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Fair and unbiased
- 👍 Simple and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Dice rolls seem rigged
- 🐛 Unfair advantage for AI opponents
- 🔍 Suspicious online players
- 🤬 Frustrating experience
- 💸 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after winning
- Incorrect scoring and betting
- Opponent moves not matching dice rolls
- Inability to exit ads

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial for new players
- Improve randomness of dice rolls
- Implement fair matchmaking
- Provide option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guess the Code HD free?

Guess the Code HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backgammon for iPad & iPhone free?

Backgammon for iPad & iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guess the Code HD or Backgammon for iPad & iPhone?

Backgammon for iPad & iPhone is rated higher. Guess the Code HD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Backgammon for iPad & iPhone averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Guess the Code HD or Backgammon for iPad & iPhone have ads?

Backgammon for iPad & iPhone shows ads; Guess the Code HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Guess the Code HD or Backgammon for iPad & iPhone?

Guess the Code HD ships an update every 7 months, and Backgammon for iPad & iPhone fortnightly. Most recently, Guess the Code HD was updated on October 9, 2026 and Backgammon for iPad & iPhone on October 14, 2026.

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