# Mills vs Color Code

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mills | Color Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mills-the-board-game/id485690959/reviews) | **[4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-code-board-game-master/id1127260440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 290 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LITE Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/943875563) | [Andre Castany](https://appshunter.io/developer/817586041) |

## What reviewers say

### Mills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mills-the-board-game/id485690959)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads 3 Months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| No Ads 1 Year | $4.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 👍 Classic game well implemented
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Simple and easy to learn
- 👍 Challenging AI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 App freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Unfair matchmaking/fake players
- 🐛 Cheating/hacking by opponents
- 🐛 Slow response/lag

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Color Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-code-board-game-master/id1127260440)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*