Comparison

MELS Tactics vs CodeCypher

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

Head to head
About

MELS Tactics

Features
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MELS is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a zombie apocalypse. Lead a squad of three fighters, expand your base, send teams on expeditions and work with players across the server to develop a vaccine before the mutation spreads. Turn-based combat without autoplay Battles take place on a grid where position, distance and action order decide the outcome. Move each fighter yourself, choose the right target and adapt to enemies with different behavior. There is no auto button and no single pattern that wins every map. Track down wanted targets and claim their rewards. Build and upgrade your base Develop eight buildings, including headquarters, an armory, training camp, research center and biolab. Base upgrades unlock better shop stock, faster expeditions and new research. Operation Vaccine All players contribute to the same global goal: developing a vaccine against the infection. Send scientists to analyze zombie remains, support pathogen research and track your contribution on the leaderboard. The mutation keeps advancing — can the whole server stay ahead of it? Create your squad Alpha, Beta and Kappa each have their own health, armor, damage, critical chance, speed and range. Equip helmets, vests, backpacks, firearms and melee weapons. Choose between close-range attacks, heavy firepower and long-range precision. Skills, gear and customization Develop combat abilities such as field medkits, mines, rockets, fire and frost. Improve passive attributes including damage, armor and critical chance. Collect equipment across eight rarity grades, from common to gold, and unlock dozens of appearance sets. Expeditions and loot Send search teams into green, gray and red zones. Longer and more dangerous expeditions offer better chances of valuable equipment. Visit the market for refreshed gear and take part in special raider operations for rare rewards. Game modes • Campaign with 70+ levels and three difficulty settings • Endless Waves with escalating enemies and seasonal records • Battle for Glory seasonal leaderboard • Wanted targets with special rewards • Daily missions, achievements, seasons and the War Pass

About

CodeCypher

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
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Crack the code. Master the clues. CodeCypher is a modern logic puzzle where every guess reveals new information. Use deduction, eliminate possibilities, and uncover the hidden number sequence. FEATURES • Elegant logic puzzle gameplay • Infinite puzzles across multiple difficulties • Daily puzzle challenge • Global leaderboards • Track your personal solving stats • Clean modern design built for focus HOW IT WORKS Each puzzle hides a secret number code. Your guesses reveal clues: • Exact — correct digit in the correct position • Misplaced — correct digit in the wrong position Use logic and deduction to narrow down possibilities until only one solution remains. Perfect for fans of: • Mastermind • Sudoku • Logic puzzles • Brain teasers • Deduction games Can you crack the code?

Screenshots

MELS Tactics4 screens
CodeCypher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MELS Tactics at every 5 days against CodeCypher's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MELS Tactics sells 10 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MELS Tactics ships an update every 5 days, CodeCypher every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MELS Tactics versus CodeCypher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMELS TacticsCodeCypher
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB12 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLenur MuratovKyle Richards

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MELS Tactics

One-time10
  • Bottles 100$2.99
  • Credits 28000$3.99
  • Coins 3000$3.99
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  • Box Field Commander Set$3.99
  • Box Forest Cat Set$4.99
  • Coins 10000$7.99
  • Box Russian Special Forces Set$7.99
  • Box Corporal & Sergenant Sets$9.99
  • Box Warrant Set$12.99
  • Battle Pass Season 2$12.99
1 purchases

CodeCypher

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$2.99

Questions

Is MELS Tactics free?
MELS Tactics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeCypher free?
CodeCypher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MELS Tactics or CodeCypher have ads?
Both MELS Tactics and CodeCypher show ads.
Which is updated more often, MELS Tactics or CodeCypher?
MELS Tactics ships an update every 5 days, and CodeCypher every 3 months. Most recently, MELS Tactics was updated on September 22, 2026 and CodeCypher on September 21, 2026.

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