Smash the Code vs Cube Loop Puzzle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smash the Code
Test your logic and deduction skills by guessing a secret 4-digit number within 10 tries. Receive clever hints after each guess to help you decipher the code. Play solo to sharpen your mind or challenge a friend in local multiplayer.
- Secret number guessing
- Logic and deduction challenges
- Single-player mode
- Local multiplayer mode
- Modern interface
- Game Center integration
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Think you can crack the code? Prove it in Smash the Code! Inspired by the classic Mastermind™ and the timeless Bulls and Cows game, Smash the Code challenges your logic, memory, and deduction skills in a fresh, modern take. Your mission? Guess the secret 4-digit number in just 10 tries. After each attempt, you’ll get clever hints to guide your next move—can you decipher the code before time runs out? Play solo to sharpen your mind or challenge a friend in local multiplayer—either turn-by-turn or side-by-side on iPads. It’s quick to learn, endlessly replayable, and incredibly satisfying. Why you’ll love Smash the Code: • Classic code-breaking gameplay with a sleek modern twist • Single-player and local multiplayer (hot-seat or simultaneous on iPads) • Beautifully designed with full support for all devices and Dark Mode • Integrated with Game Center: unlock achievements and climb the leaderboards • No ads, no distractions—just pure puzzle fun Whether you're a strategy fan or just love a good brain teaser, Smash the Code will keep you coming back for “just one more game.” Ready to take on the challenge?
Cube Loop Puzzle
A smart puzzle game where you connect cubes of the same color by swiping. It offers easy levels for casual fun and challenging ones to test your intellect. An optional in-app purchase unlocks more games and unlimited hints.
- Connect same-colored cubes
- Swipe to turn cubes
- Color other cubes by swiping
- Easy and hard levels
- Unlimited hints (in-app purchase)
- Additional games (in-app purchase)
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Cube Loop is a smart puzzle game. Easy levels for pure fun, hard levels to tease your brain. Connect all the cubes of the same color. Swipe over the screen to turn the cube. Swipe over a colored cube to color other cubes. Only one in app purchase for more games and unlimited hints.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smash the Code at none against Cube Loop Puzzle's 5. Smash the Code also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (54 vs 4). Cube Loop Puzzle's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On ads 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
Smash the Code costs $0.99 and Cube Loop Puzzle $1.99 up front. Cube Loop Puzzle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Smash the Code asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cube Loop Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash the Code has 54 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Smash the Code's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cube Loop Puzzle's.
Smash the Code ships an update every 2 weeks, Cube Loop Puzzle every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smash the Code | Cube Loop Puzzle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (54 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piotr Sochalewski | Marcelo Pars |
Customer experience
Smash the Code
Cube Loop Puzzle
In-app purchases
Smash the Code
No in-app purchases
Cube Loop Puzzle
- Games Hints No Ads$1.99
- Donate a coffee$1.99
- 150 EXTRA LEVELS + UNLIMITED HINTS$1.99
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- Donate an ice cream$2.99
- Donate a muffin$6.99
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