# Dots vs CodeCypher

The clearest difference is ads: Dots at none against CodeCypher's shown. Dots also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). CodeCypher's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dots sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and CodeCypher 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 — 5.0 for Dots against 5.0 for CodeCypher. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dots has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Dots ships an update every 2 weeks, CodeCypher every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dots | CodeCypher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-pop-them-all/id6743966185/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecypher-code-breaker/id6760431311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael DeProspo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563580242) | [Kyle Richards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824350051) |

## What reviewers say

### Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-pop-them-all/id6743966185)

Engage in a fast-paced arcade game that tests your reflexes and strategic thinking. Tap and swipe to create combos, unlock powerups, and achieve new high scores. Progress through milestones and customize your gameplay with store upgrades.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced combo chaining, Unlockable powerups, Progress and achievements, In-game store for upgrades, Global leaderboards, Immersive audio-visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### CodeCypher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecypher-code-breaker/id6760431311)

Engage in a modern logic puzzle where you deduce a hidden number sequence. Each guess provides clues to help you eliminate possibilities and uncover the secret code through logical deduction. Offers infinite puzzles and a daily challenge.

**Highlights:** Elegant logic puzzle gameplay, Infinite puzzles, Daily puzzle challenge, Global leaderboards, Personal solving stats, Clean modern design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dots free?

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

### Is CodeCypher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dots or CodeCypher?

Dots and CodeCypher are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Dots or CodeCypher have ads?

CodeCypher shows ads; Dots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dots or CodeCypher?

Dots ships an update every 2 weeks, and CodeCypher every 3 months. Most recently, Dots was updated on September 14, 2026 and CodeCypher on September 21, 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.*