Comparison

Code Burst vs Star Battle

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

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About

Code Burst

Engage your logic and deduction skills in this addictive puzzle game. Guess a secret code and use color-coded feedback to crack it. Offers multiple difficulty levels and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Code-breaking logic puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • Custom game challenges
  • Game Center integration
  • Detailed statistics and progress tracking
  • Share game results
Features
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CODE BURST - The Ultimate Code-Breaking Challenge! Put your detective skills to the test in this addictive puzzle game that will challenge your logic and deduction abilities! HOW TO PLAY A secret 4-digit code is generated with unique numbers Make your guess and receive instant feedback Green highlights show correct digits in correct positions Yellow highlights show correct digits in wrong positions Use logic and process of elimination to crack the code! GAME FEATURES Easy Mode - Full visual feedback with position hints Normal Mode - Numbers only, no visual hints Hard Mode - 5 digits with duplicate numbers allowed Custom Mode - Create your own challenge GAMECENTER INTEGRATION Compete on global leaderboards Unlock achievements Track your best times and attempts Challenge friends and see who's the master code breaker TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Detailed game history and statistics Share your victories with custom formatted results Review past games to improve your strategy See your improvement over time PERFECT FOR: Puzzle and logic game enthusiasts Fans of classic code-breaking games Anyone who loves brain teasers and mental challenges Players looking to improve their deductive reasoning Whether you're a seasoned puzzle solver or new to logic games, Code Burst offers the perfect balance of challenge and accessibility. Each game is a unique puzzle waiting to be solved with your brilliant deduction skills! Download now and discover why thousands of players are addicted to cracking codes! Can you become the ultimate code master?

About

Star Battle

A logic puzzle game where you place stars according to specific rules. It offers daily challenges, educational hints, and a progression of difficulty levels. Enjoy a comfortable and offline gaming experience with customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Star placement logic puzzles
  • Daily shared puzzles
  • Educational hint system
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Offline play
  • Customizable themes
  • Streak tracking
Features
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Star Battle is the classic star-placement logic puzzle — also known as Queens, Hoshi, or Two Not Touch. Place stars so every row, column, and colored region has exactly the right number, and no two stars ever touch, not even diagonally. Three simple rules, endless deduction. Every one of our 4,400+ puzzles is computer-verified to have exactly one solution, reachable by pure logic. No guessing. Ever. 【A Daily Ritual】 One shared puzzle a day, the same for everyone. The week ramps up like a good crossword: quick boards on Monday, the full 10×10 two-star challenge on the weekend. Solve daily to build your streak — it backs up to iCloud, so you'll never lose it. 【Hints That Actually Teach】 Stuck? The hint doesn't just reveal a cell. It shows you the next logical step and explains why — "if a star were placed here, this region couldn't fit its stars." You finish the puzzle and come out a sharper solver. 【A Real Difficulty Ladder】 From cozy 5×5 starters to expert 10×10 two-star boards, each in three difficulty levels — from relaxing to genuinely devious. Pick any board, any time, in unlimited practice. 【Fair By Design】 No lives. No energy meters. No levels locked behind a paywall. Mistakes never trigger ads, and nothing interrupts you mid-puzzle. One optional purchase removes ads forever. 【Built For Comfort】 Tap to cycle marks, drag to cross cells out fast, and let auto-crossing handle the busywork around each star. Undo, redo, and optional mistake highlighting keep you flowing. Beautiful pastel boards, full dark mode, streaks, achievements, solve-time stats, and unlockable board themes — all working completely offline. If you love Sudoku, Tango, Queens, or any pure-logic puzzle, Star Battle is your next daily obsession. Download it and place your first star. 【Terms of Use (EULA)】 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Code Burst4 screens
Star Battle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Burst at none against Star Battle's 1. Code Burst also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Star Battle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Code Burst asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Code Burst against 5.0 for Star Battle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Burst ships an update every 9 days, Star Battle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Code Burst versus Star Battle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode BurstStar Battle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMFX StudiosIkuhei Kure

Customer experience

Code Burst

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Star Battle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Code Burst

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Star Battle

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Code Burst free?
Code Burst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Star Battle free?
Star Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Burst or Star Battle?
Code Burst and Star Battle are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Code Burst or Star Battle have ads?
Star Battle shows ads; Code Burst does not.
Which is updated more often, Code Burst or Star Battle?
Code Burst ships an update every 9 days, and Star Battle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Code Burst was updated on October 24, 2026 and Star Battle on October 25, 2026.

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