# Smash the Code vs Spot The Mistake

The clearest difference is price: Spot The Mistake at Free against Smash the Code's $0.99. Smash the Code's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Spot The Mistake is free to download; Smash the Code costs $0.99 up front. Spot The Mistake sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Smash the Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Smash the Code against 4.3 for Spot The Mistake. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash the Code has 54 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smash the Code ships an update every 2 weeks, Spot The Mistake weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash the Code | Spot The Mistake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-code/id728576360/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-mistake/id6765647167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piotr Sochalewski](https://appshunter.io/developer/687530224) | [Wissam munjid Rajab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728905054) |

## 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


### Spot The Mistake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-mistake/id6765647167)

Challenge your focus and observation skills by finding hidden mistakes in detailed scenes. This puzzle game offers a variety of levels with cleverly designed errors that test your attention to detail. Improve your observation abilities and complete each engaging challenge.

**Highlights:** Find hidden mistakes in scenes, Wide variety of levels, Smart mistakes for observation challenge, Cartoon-style graphics, Hint system available, Accessible gameplay for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash the Code free?

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

### Is Spot The Mistake free?

Spot The Mistake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash the Code or Spot The Mistake?

Spot The Mistake is rated higher. Smash the Code averages 4.2 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Spot The Mistake averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Smash the Code or Spot The Mistake have ads?

Spot The Mistake shows ads; Smash the Code does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash the Code or Spot The Mistake?

Smash the Code ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spot The Mistake weekly. Most recently, Smash the Code was updated on October 23, 2026 and Spot The Mistake on October 24, 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.*