Comparison

MicroMacro vs BioDecoder

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

Head to head
About

MicroMacro

Explore a massive city map filled with hidden details to solve a variety of criminal cases. Search for clues, follow suspects, and make deductions to unravel mysteries. Play the first three cases for free, with more available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Investigate crimes on a huge city map
  • Search for clues and follow suspects
  • Solve twisted criminal cases
  • Cooperative hidden picture gameplay
  • Cartoonish style and clever storylines
  • Adaptation of award-winning board game
Features
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Investigate crimes on a huge city map, jam-packed with hidden details, challenging puzzles, weird folks—and lots of crimes. Search for clues, follow suspects and make clever deductions to solve twisted, yet witty criminal cases. - Play your FIRST THREE criminal cases FOR FREE! - Unlock the main game with 22 ADDITIONAL CASES via in-app purchase. - Ready for more? Our first expansion pack brings 14 CHALLENGING investigations in 2 new districts. MicroMacro: Downtown Detective is an adaptation of the iconic and award-winning board game series MicroMacro: Crime City and comes with a whole new city map, its own set of cases, and innovative game mechanics, turning the cooperative hidden picture board game into a captivating solo adventure. Your help is needed, Detective! Crime City is shaken by crimes. Deadly secrets, sneaky robberies and ruthless murders are lurking around every corner. How was the famous violinist killed? Why did rockstar Axl Otl have to die? And: can you put a stop to the mischiefs of the notorious Polly Pickpocket? Find clues, solve tricky puzzles—and catch the culprits. With its cartoonish style, cozy gameplay and clever storylines, Micro Macro: Downtown Detective is the perfect combination of hidden picture game and detective game. On the huge city map you’ll follow suspects and spot them at different points in time while they’re moving through the bustling city. So what are you waiting for—get to work, detective.

About

BioDecoder

Features
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Enter the world of BioDecoder, a thrilling puzzle experience where logic, memory, and deduction are your greatest weapons. Humanity’s future is on the line – a mysterious code holds the key to survival, and only you can break it. Your mission is simple to explain but challenging to master: uncover the correct sequence before time runs out. Each guess brings you closer to the solution, but also tests your ability to think ahead, eliminate possibilities, and adapt to new challenges. With multiple difficulty levels – from relaxed brain-teasing to extreme code-breaking – BioDecoder is designed for both casual players and true puzzle veterans. Every level offers a fresh challenge, ensuring the game stays engaging no matter how many times you play. Features: • Engaging code-breaking gameplay inspired by timeless classics, with a modern twist. • Four difficulty levels: Beginner, Medium, Hard, and Extreme. • Stylish, clean interface for an intuitive and immersive experience. • Built-in haptic feedback for a tactile feel to every action. • Play at your own pace or race against the clock in timed modes. Whether you have a few minutes to spare or want to sink into an intense puzzle session, BioDecoder offers the perfect mental workout. Can you crack the code and save humanity?

Screenshots

MicroMacro4 screens
BioDecoder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MicroMacro at 3 against BioDecoder's 1. MicroMacro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MicroMacro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and BioDecoder sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicroMacro ships an update every 3 weeks, BioDecoder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MicroMacro versus BioDecoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroMacroBioDecoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (672 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings672 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size588 MB2 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSoft Boiled GamesRichard Magney

Bugs and requests

MicroMacro

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Typo in the tutorial

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add a mode to play without any guidance, just marking the relevant clues
  • Allow drawing circles and arrows on the map

BioDecoder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MicroMacro

One-time2
  • Unlock Expansion Pack 1$3.99
  • Unlock main game$5.99
3 purchases

BioDecoder

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Large Tip$8.99

Questions

Is MicroMacro free?
MicroMacro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BioDecoder free?
BioDecoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MicroMacro or BioDecoder have ads?
Neither MicroMacro nor BioDecoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MicroMacro or BioDecoder?
MicroMacro ships an update every 3 weeks, and BioDecoder fortnightly. Most recently, MicroMacro was updated on October 20, 2026 and BioDecoder on October 14, 2026.

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