# CloseTheBox vs Codebreaker Game

The clearest difference is rating: CloseTheBox at 4.7 against Codebreaker Game's 2.1. CloseTheBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Codebreaker Game's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Codebreaker Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CloseTheBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

CloseTheBox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloseTheBox has 3.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of CloseTheBox's written reviews are positive against 21% of Codebreaker Game's.

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, Codebreaker Game monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloseTheBox | Codebreaker Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500/reviews)** | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker-game-board-game/id1493793846/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seraphin Hochart](https://appshunter.io/developer/360660892) | [Netfocus Universal d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448852096) |

## What reviewers say

### CloseTheBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500)

A classic dice game where players roll dice to cover numbered tiles. The goal is to close all nine tiles to "shut the box." Offers realistic 3D dice, satisfying animations, and offline play.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D dice physics, 9 numbered tiles with animations, Hall of Fame and leaderboards, Help mode for possible moves, Offline play, Universal app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 🧠 Helps with math skills
- 🕰️ Quick to play
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Frequent ads
- 🔇 Unable to disable sound
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Inappropriate ads
- 🔍 Difficult to win

**Reported bugs**

- Game not registering valid moves
- App crashes after winning
- Upside-down orientation on some devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to change moves
- Rotate screen orientation
- Show scores instead of just win/lose


### Codebreaker Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker-game-board-game/id1493793846)

This logic game challenges players to deduce a hidden code of colored pins within a limited number of attempts. It offers a classic board game experience for both kids and adults, providing brain training and logical reasoning practice.

**Highlights:** Guess the hidden code, Logic and reasoning challenges, Feedback on guesses, Multiple attempts to solve, Brain training exercises, Classic board game adaptation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mastermind Board Game Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloseTheBox free?

CloseTheBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Codebreaker Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloseTheBox or Codebreaker Game?

CloseTheBox is rated higher. CloseTheBox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Codebreaker Game averages 2.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do CloseTheBox or Codebreaker Game have ads?

Codebreaker Game shows ads; CloseTheBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, CloseTheBox or Codebreaker Game?

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, and Codebreaker Game monthly. Most recently, CloseTheBox was updated on October 19, 2026 and Codebreaker Game on October 6, 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.*