# Smash the Code vs Red White & Blue

The clearest difference is price: Red White & Blue at Free against Smash the Code's $0.99. Red White & Blue also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and device support (4 vs 2). Smash the Code's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 35 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Red White & Blue is free to download; Smash the Code costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Red White & Blue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash the Code has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smash the Code ships an update every 2 weeks, Red White & Blue every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash the Code | Red White & Blue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-code/id728576360/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-white-and-blue/id1347358900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 35 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piotr Sochalewski](https://appshunter.io/developer/687530224) | [john bruneau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307115005) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash the Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-code/id728576360)

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.

**Highlights:** Secret number guessing, Logic and deduction challenges, Single-player mode, Local multiplayer mode, Modern interface, Game Center integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Red White & Blue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-white-and-blue/id1347358900)

Guide two squares, Red and Blue, through a society of conflict. Recruit squares of the same color to form a party, strategize to obstruct hostile White squares, and lead your allies to safety. Navigate challenging gameplay where each square has limited hits and a single mistake can end the game.

**Highlights:** Dual character control, Party recruitment mechanics, Obstacle-based gameplay, Retro action puzzle, Original soundtrack, Two control types

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash the Code free?

Smash the Code costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Red White & Blue free?

Red White & Blue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smash the Code or Red White & Blue?

Red White & Blue is rated higher. Smash the Code averages 4.2 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Red White & Blue averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smash the Code or Red White & Blue have ads?

Neither Smash the Code nor Red White & Blue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash the Code or Red White & Blue?

Smash the Code ships an update every 2 weeks, and Red White & Blue every 35 months. Most recently, Smash the Code was updated on October 23, 2026 and Red White & Blue on October 20, 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.*