Comparison

Helsing's Fire HD vs Secret Code Cracking

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Helsing's Fire HD

Engage in a dark Gothic puzzle-adventure where you use a torch and tonics to defeat a vampire horde. Solve unique puzzles by illuminating monsters and destroying them in the correct order. Explore four worlds with diverse enemies and randomly generated levels for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Unique light and dark puzzle mechanics
  • Defeat vampire horde with torch and tonics
  • Four worlds with 30 levels each
  • Fifteen monster types and four bosses
  • Randomly re-generated puzzles for replayability
  • Victorian Gothic setting and engaging characters
Features
Read full description

When the implacable Professor Helsing and his assistant Raffton travel to The Shadow Blight, they'll need every weapon at their disposal to defeat Dracula's vampire horde. In this captivating, dark Gothic puzzle-adventure, use Dr. Helsing's powerful torch and tonics to save the world from the demonic uprising! AWARDS AND ACCOLADES This is no ordinary game! Helsing's Fire is recognized around the world as one of the App Store's premier puzzle games; full of charm and challenge. ■ IGF 2011 - Best Mobile Game Finalist ■ IGF 2011 - Excellence in Design Honorable Mention ■ IGF 2011 - Excellence in Visual Art Honorable Mention ■ SlideToPlay - The 50 Best iPhone Games of 2010 (#7) ■ TouchArcade - Best iPod Touch and iPhone Games (Puzzle) ■ AppAdvice - The Very Best iPhone Games of 2010 (Puzzle) ■ TheAppera - Best iPhone Games 2010 ■ TouchGen - Editor's Choice Awards (Puzzle Runner-up) PRESS QUOTES SlideToPlay ... Helsing's Fire is one of those puzzle games that does something completely original and is unbelievably entertaining. Eurogamer ... With its insidious wit and gothic charm, Helsing's Fire is a joyously original instant classic that iPhone owners should buy immediately. TouchArcade ... It's one of the most unique games I've ever played and is a true App Store gem. Surely only a creature of darkness would let this one slip by them. TheAppera ... Helsing's Fire reinvents the puzzle yet again with some light and dark dynamics I guarantee you have NOT seen yet. Prepare to be enthralled! GamePro ... This is a game that would absolutely only work on the iOS platform, and it's hands-down one of the best games on the App Store. It gets my highest recommendation. ADDICTIVE PUZZLES Helsing's Fire features a brand-new puzzle mechanic never before seen: use the touch-screen to position Helsing's torch to illuminate different combinations of monsters, then destroy them in the correct order using Raffton's supply of different tonics. The quick, rewarding puzzles make it a perfect game for brief play-sessions, but you'll always want to play 'just one more level'! A HUGE, DARK UNIVERSE With puzzles set across four worlds, with 30 different levels in each world, all featuring fifteen different monster types including four bosses, Helsing's Fire provides an incredibly rich, deep, and varied game experience. And because on replays puzzles are re-generated randomly, the game will always be fresh! COMPELLING SETTING The Victorian theme, Gothic setting, and engaging characters make Helsing's Fire one of the most appealing story-oriented puzzle games released. Add to that the distinct minimalist style of the character portraits, the incredible dynamic lighting of the shadows cast by your moving torch, and an original soundtrack, and it's clear that Helsing's Fire presents an epic experience. Designed just for the iPhone, this is high-quality mobile gaming at its finest. MULTIPLE MODES AND ACHIEVEMENTS As if the 120 distinct levels weren't enough, Helsing's Fire also comes with additional Endless Survival and Online Bounty modes, for the bravest of the brave! And when you've stood against the horde as long as you can, you can post your scores on the fully-integrated Crystal leaderboards, earning achievements for your accomplishments and claiming bragging rights from your friends. Dracula must be stopped. Raffton, take the tonics: it's time to head into the Blight!

About

Secret Code Cracking

Engage your mind with this logic-based number puzzle game. Deduce hidden codes using strategic thinking and clues after each guess. Offers multiple game modes and difficulty levels for a challenging brain workout.

Highlights
  • Logic-based number puzzles
  • Multiple game modes
  • Daily and weekly challenges
  • Global leaderboards
  • Offline play
  • Customizable themes
Features
Read full description

CRACK THE CODE. SAVE THE AGENT. Secret Code is the classic code-breaking game, also known as Bulls and Cows, with a spy story on top. Guess the hidden code, read the clues and crack it before the trap closes. HOW IT WORKS Make a guess. A green peg means a right digit in the right spot, and a half peg means a right digit in the wrong spot. Use the clues to narrow it down and crack the code in as few guesses as you can. PICK YOUR AGENT Play as Nikita, Biscuit the corgi or Jack, and make them yours with skin tone, hair, eye and outfit colors. SIX SPY GAMES • Wire Cut: find the right row of colored wires • Pattern Lock: swipe the secret unlock pattern • Vault Glyphs: match the shapes and colors • Tone Lock: crack a short tune by ear • Safe Dial: spin the combination and feel every click • Codeword: guess the 4-letter password OPERATIONS Five operations with six missions each. Every mission is a different game in its own trap room: rising water, laser grids, crushing walls, a bomb fuse and a spiked ceiling. Every right digit slows the trap down. Each operation ends with a finale that chains two or three locks. DUEL Two players, one code. Race a friend live over Game Center, or take on the AI at Rookie, Pro or Legend. Fewer guesses wins. DAILY AND WEEKLY A new daily code every day, the same for every agent, and a different spy game every week. Keep your streak going and compare scores on the leaderboards. ALSO • Classic Code in 3 or 4 digits with unlimited guesses • Hints in every game • Achievements and Game Center leaderboards • 15 themes to unlock with stars • Theme music and sound effects for every game • Detailed statistics A workout for logic, deduction and memory, in short sessions or long ones. Start cracking codes today.

Screenshots

Secret Code Cracking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Secret Code Cracking at Free against Helsing's Fire HD's $2.99. Secret Code Cracking also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). Helsing's Fire HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Secret Code Cracking is free to download; Helsing's Fire HD costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secret Code Cracking holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helsing's Fire HD ships an update every 9 months, Secret Code Cracking every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Helsing's Fire HD versus Secret Code Cracking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelsing's Fire HDSecret Code Cracking
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB64 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer3909Esref Gunaydin

Customer experience

Helsing's Fire HD

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative22.8%

Secret Code Cracking

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Helsing's Fire HD

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game hangs up after level completion
  • Doesn't work in iOS 8/9
  • Blank screen after intro on iPad
  • Game field remains gray/blank
  • Cannot see anything after loading a level
Show 2 more
  • Crashes when trying to type info for Crystal
  • Crash bug when creating Crystal account

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add iCloud support for progress syncing
  • More levels
  • Ability to delete profiles
  • Fix crash when creating Crystal account
  • Update for compatibility with newer iOS versions

Secret Code Cracking

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Helsing's Fire HD

No in-app purchases

None

Secret Code Cracking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helsing's Fire HD free?
Helsing's Fire HD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secret Code Cracking free?
Secret Code Cracking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Helsing's Fire HD or Secret Code Cracking?
Secret Code Cracking is rated higher. Helsing's Fire HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Secret Code Cracking averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Helsing's Fire HD or Secret Code Cracking have ads?
Secret Code Cracking shows ads; Helsing's Fire HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Helsing's Fire HD or Secret Code Cracking?
Helsing's Fire HD ships an update every 9 months, and Secret Code Cracking every 3 weeks. Most recently, Helsing's Fire HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Secret Code Cracking on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons