Comparison

Cifroo vs Refract

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

Head to head
About

Cifroo

Features
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You have a target to reach, a series of numbers available, and a few seconds to find the right combination. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide, choose when to risk a waste, and look for the best solution before time runs out. Easy to understand, always different to play. THE GAME Select how many number to use, choose if want to discard one. Combine the available numbers using the four mathematical operations: • Addition • Subtraction • Multiplication • Division Each number can only be used once, and your goal is to reach the target value as quickly as possible. And for a bonus on the score, choose to discard a number before starting the game, but be careful; sometimes those who want too much nothing tightens! Regulate the difficulty! You can take advantage of 3 levels of help, designed to give you support on calculation without taking away the pleasure of getting to the solution. In the how-to-play section, you will find all the explanations! You can choose the theme and the music during the game! MANY GAME MODES Single Play at your own pace, improve your results, and try to get faster and faster in the calculation. CPU challenge Face the computer and test speed and strategy against different levels of difficulty. Ranking Compare your results and try to climb the ranking. Challenge of the Day Every day, a new common challenge: the same problem for everyone, only one question... who will find the best solution? Challenge a friend Challenge other players directly and show who is the fastest with numbers. Swiss Tournament Organize competitions with more participants through a matching system designed to keep the tournament balanced and competitive. Directing Screen Turn an additional device into a real screen dedicated to managing the tournament with the scoreboard.

About

Refract

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced arcade game by matching colors to gates. As the speed increases, the track splits, requiring quick thinking and precise timing to keep your run going. Unlock achievements and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Color matching gameplay
  • Increasing pace and difficulty
  • Split-lane gates
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Global leaderboards
  • Offline play
Features
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Refract is a fast, focused arcade reflex game about matching colors. Tap through six colors and match each gate before it reaches you. Every match adds to your run. One mistake ends it. As the pace climbs, trapezium gates split the track into two lanes. Read the colors, shift left or right, and keep your timing sharp. The rules are simple. The speed is not. - Match red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet gates - Tap anywhere to cycle your color; swipe or use the arrows to change lanes - Pace rises past 180 gates, with split-lane gates from 60 - Unlock 8 badges, from First Refraction to Prism Elite - Submit your score to the shared daily and all-time leaderboard - Practice in the tutorial without touching your best score - Play offline, with sound you can mute any time - Free to play, no account needed How far can you refract?

Screenshots

Cifroo4 screens
Refract4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Refract at none against Cifroo's 1. Refract also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cifroo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cifroo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Refract asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cifroo ships an update weekly, Refract fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cifroo versus Refract: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCifrooRefract
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFabio ComelliSurbhi Agrawal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cifroo

One-time1
  • Rimozione Pubblicità a vita$2.99
None

Refract

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cifroo free?
Cifroo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Refract free?
Refract is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cifroo or Refract have ads?
Cifroo shows ads; Refract does not.
Which is updated more often, Cifroo or Refract?
Cifroo ships an update weekly, and Refract fortnightly. Most recently, Cifroo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Refract on November 6, 2026.

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