Comparison

Mills vs Color Code

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

Head to head
About

Mills

Engage in a classic strategy board game with online and offline multiplayer options. Form three-in-a-row to capture opponent pieces or block their moves. Compete globally and unlock achievements in this timeless game.

Highlights
  • Online and offline multiplayer
  • Singleplayer mode
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Online highscore leaderboard
  • Customizable rules
  • Classic travel game
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Mills board game by LITE Games: Play the popular game of Mills on iPhone and iPad with online multiplayer now for free. Mills is a hugely popular game throughout the world, characterized by the fact it is so easy to learn – and it’s even older than chess. Nowadays the game that's also well known as Nine Men's Morris, The Mill Game, or Cowboy Checkers is a national pastime in many countries. Variations of the game include Morabaraba (South Africa), Char Bar (India), or Tapatan (Philippines). The aim of the game is to hit as many enemy stones as possible by forming so-called Mills (3 stones in a row). However, you can also block your opponent by cleverly moving your own stones around, rendering them unable to make a move. If you think that you're a master of strategy: try to win against the strongest players of the LITE Games community! Features: - Completely free and in English - Unlock amazing achievements - Climb to the top of the online highscore leaderboard - Singleplayer and multiplayer - Can be played online and offline - Customizable rules to suit your individual needs Mills is a real classic travel game – it is perfect for fans of Backgammon, Draughts or Othello and offers a strategic challenge for beginners as well as experienced veterans. Join in and get yourself a top spot in the Mills player community. The 10 best players will be proudly displayed each week on https://www.lite.games/games/mills/. The Top 3 of the month will also appear on the Mills Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/LGMillsCommunity/. The mobile Mills board game is offered in high quality localization in the following languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Turkish, Russian, Polish, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese. "Mills - The Board Game" is an advertiser funded app, i.e. ads are presented within the app. If you prefer to use the app without ads we do offer a "no ads" setting as auto-renewable subscription. You have the choice between the following options: - 1 month for $0.99 or equivalent (subscription renews after 1 month) - 3 months for $1.99 or equivalent (subscription renews after 3 months) - 12 months for $4.49 or equivalent (subscription renews after 1 year) The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The iTunes account will be charged on confirmation of purchase. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable You can find our general terms and conditions here: http://tc.lite.games ...and our privacy policy here: http://privacy.lite.games __________ General Data Protection Regulation The protection of the personal data of our users and customers is of utmost importance to us. Lite Games' data protection policy complies with the applicable legal provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act (“Bundesdatenschutzgesetz”), the Telemedia Act (“Telemediengesetz”) and the provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By downloading and installing this app you agree that you have read, understand, and unconditionally accept our general Terms & Conditions (http://tc.lite.games) and our Privacy Policy (http://privacy.lite.games). You especially agree that we collect and/or transfer data (including device ids and IP addresses) to optimize our in-app advertising and to enhance its performance and targeting. If you do not agree to our Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy, you should not use any of our apps or services in any way. ___________ Visit us for more free iPhone and iPad games: https://www.lite.games

About

Color Code

Engage in a strategic code-breaking board game for one or two players. Challenge yourself against the computer, play with friends on a single device, or compete online via Game Center. Progress through increasing difficulty levels and track your achievements.

Highlights
  • Play against computer
  • Local multiplayer on one device
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Code-breaking gameplay
Features
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**************** Presentation ************ Board game for 1 or 2 players. The goal is to break the code of the other player. You can play against the computer, with your friends or family on the same device or online with game center. ***************** Features *************** The "Training" mode allows you to play against the computer. Choose your options. The "1 Player" mode allows you to play against the computer. The difficulty increase progressively with levels. The level which has been reached is preserved. The "2 Players" mode allows you to play with someone on the same device. The "Online" mode allows you to play with an other player connected on Game Center. 1 point is awarded to the winner. ************** In-App Purchases *********** Remove all advertising from the game. **************** Link ************ For all questions, write us : https://dunje.wordpress.com/codeBreaker ******************** Flags *************** www.nordicfactory.com

Screenshots

Mills4 screens
Color Code2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Color Code at 12.0 against Mills's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Mills sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Color Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mills against 4.7 for Color Code. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Mills's written reviews are positive against 75% of Color Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mills ships an update every 3 months, Color Code every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mills versus Color Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMillsColor Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (72 ratings)4.7 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB27 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLITE Games GmbHAndre Castany

Customer experience

Mills

All ratings71 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral8.5%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative16.0%

Color Code

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

Mills

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App freezes during games
  • Game won't let me move pieces
  • Connection lost frequently, resulting in loss
  • Opponent has unlimited time
  • Cannot tap to move pieces
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  • Game freezes and drains battery
  • Ads redirect to app store
  • Automatic ties due to repeated moves
  • Computer AI moves pieces anywhere
  • Game logic issues with piece movement
  • App crashes frequently
  • Touchscreen not responding correctly
  • Fake players and fake best lists
  • Incorrect scoring for wins/losses
  • AI is too easy in 'very hard' mode

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add emojis or pre-defined texts for interaction
  • Implement a 'cheat report' button
  • Allow custom profile pictures
  • Improve UI for highlighting possible moves
  • Add a two-player mode
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  • Improve rules section for clarity
  • More challenging AI settings
  • Better handling of ads (e.g., less intrusive)
  • Option to remove ads at a reasonable price
  • Fix the block/friend list functionality

Color Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mills

Subscriptions3
  • No Ads 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • No Ads 3 Months$1.993 Months
  • No Ads 1 Year$4.491 Year
1 purchases

Color Code

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Mills free?
Mills is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color Code free?
Color Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mills or Color Code?
Color Code is rated higher. Mills averages 4.5 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Color Code averages 4.7 from 40 ratings.
Do Mills or Color Code have ads?
Both Mills and Color Code show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mills or Color Code?
Mills ships an update every 3 months, and Color Code every 6 months. Most recently, Mills was updated on October 26, 2026 and Color Code on October 24, 2026.

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