# Saddlebag Survival vs CipherBreaker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CipherBreaker at 100% against Saddlebag Survival's 0%. CipherBreaker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 months). Saddlebag Survival's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Saddlebag Survival sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CipherBreaker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CipherBreaker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Saddlebag Survival's written reviews are positive against 100% of CipherBreaker's.

Saddlebag Survival ships an update every 11 months, CipherBreaker every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Saddlebag Survival | CipherBreaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saddlebag-survival/id6745515841/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipherbreaker-code-puzzle/id6777961704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gameloops](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648094385) | [Ozgur Cetintas](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776405940) |

## What reviewers say

### Saddlebag Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saddlebag-survival/id6745515841)

A hero-based survival game set in the Wild West where you fight zombie waves, manage inventory, and strategically upgrade skills and items to conquer increasingly difficult levels. It blends action, strategy, and resource management for an intense experience.

**Highlights:** Hero-based combat, Wave-based enemy battles, Inventory management and item merging, Strategic skill upgrades, Wild West aesthetic, Diverse enemy types

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


### CipherBreaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipherbreaker-code-puzzle/id6777961704)

Engage in a pure deduction game where every puzzle is solvable through logic alone. Investigate cases, gather evidence, and crack hidden codes using smart reasoning. This app offers a variety of challenges to test and sharpen your thinking skills.

**Highlights:** Pure logic deduction, Case Files investigations, Seven distinct game modes, Daily Challenge with streaks, AI opponents for practice, Clean, focused design

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Saddlebag Survival free?

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

### Is CipherBreaker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Saddlebag Survival or CipherBreaker?

CipherBreaker is rated higher. Saddlebag Survival averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CipherBreaker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Saddlebag Survival or CipherBreaker have ads?

Both Saddlebag Survival and CipherBreaker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Saddlebag Survival or CipherBreaker?

Saddlebag Survival ships an update every 11 months, and CipherBreaker every 2 days. Most recently, Saddlebag Survival was updated on October 6, 2026 and CipherBreaker 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.*