Smash the Code vs Planet DIY
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?
Planet DIY
Combine basic items to discover and create new, surprising elements. This game features simple, one-handed controls for engaging gameplay. Explore a world of creation and experimentation.
- Element mixing and creation
- Discover new items
- Simple one-handed controls
- Engaging gameplay
- Basic item starting point
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Start with basic items and use them to find new ones! Easy to control, one-handed gameplay. Mix elements to create fun and surprising items.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Planet DIY at Free against Smash the Code's $0.99. Planet DIY also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Smash the Code's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (54 vs 1). On 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
Planet DIY 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.
Planet DIY 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.
| Parameter | Smash the Code | Planet DIY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (54 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piotr Sochalewski | Indigo Bunting |
Customer experience
Smash the Code
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In-app purchases
Smash the Code
No in-app purchases
Planet DIY
No in-app purchases
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