Comparison

Smash the Code vs Phantom P.I.

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Secret number guessing
  • Logic and deduction challenges
  • Single-player mode
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • Modern interface
  • Game Center integration
Features
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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?

About

Phantom P.I.

Explore a haunted mansion filled with mystery and puzzles. Play as a paranormal investigator to help a ghostly rocker find peace by solving clues, hunting sprites, and completing challenging levels. Enjoy hand-animated characters and an original soundtrack in this family-friendly adventure.

Highlights
  • Explore haunted mansion levels
  • Solve diabolical puzzles
  • Hunt for ghoulish ghosts and sprites
  • Collect clues and collectible cards
  • Hand-animated characters
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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Adventure! In a mansion dripping with mystery and fraught with danger, a poltergeist lurks. Only the Phantom PI can save the day by restoring peace to beloved zombie-ghost rocker Marshall Staxx’s after-life. Play as Cecil or Cecilia, paranormal investigator to the ghostly stars while exploring spooky Ravensmaw Manor. Look for clues, hunt for sprites, and solve diabolical puzzles in this charming puzzle game that’s sure to provide hours of great family-friendly fun. Explore 20 beautifully handcrafted levels while collecting hundreds of objects including clues that reveal the story of Marshall Staxx, unique collectible cards designed by our favourite artists, ghoulish ghosts, spooky sprites and more! Annoying apparitions antagonizing your afterlife? Pesky poltergeists pooping on your peace? Cecil Sparks can help! Phantom PI features charming hand-animated characters, 20 puzzle filled levels to challenge your memory, fill your journal by collecting a gallery of 25+ collectible cards and story clues. And enjoy the haunting original soundtrack and accessible point-and-click controls.

Screenshots

Smash the Code3 screens
Phantom P.I.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smash the Code at 4.2 against Phantom P.I.'s 3.4. Smash the Code also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 5). Phantom P.I.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Smash the Code costs $0.99 and Phantom P.I. $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smash the Code holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash the Code has 54 ratings behind it against 5, 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 67% of Phantom P.I.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smash the Code ships an update every 2 weeks, Phantom P.I. every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Smash the Code versus Phantom P.I.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmash the CodePhantom P.I.
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.2 (54 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better67.0% of reviews
Number of ratings54 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB386 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPiotr SochalewskiRocket 5 Studios Inc

Customer experience

Smash the Code

All ratings54 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral14.6%
Negative16.7%

Phantom P.I.

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative27.5%

Bugs and requests

Smash the Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Phantom P.I.

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Game won't load or start
  • Cannot pick up items after setting them down
  • Bug preventing progression in later levels (e.g., missing sprites, unlocks)
  • Game exits after intro or loading
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  • Achievements not activating
  • Levels not loading after completion
  • Force stopping/crashing on older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • More episodes or levels
  • New chapters and updates
  • More variety in gameplay/puzzles
  • Sequel to the game
  • Additional playable characters
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  • Steam release

In-app purchases

None

Smash the Code

No in-app purchases

None

Phantom P.I.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smash the Code free?
Smash the Code costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phantom P.I. free?
Phantom P.I. costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smash the Code or Phantom P.I.?
Smash the Code is rated higher. Smash the Code averages 4.2 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Phantom P.I. averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Smash the Code or Phantom P.I. have ads?
Neither Smash the Code nor Phantom P.I. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smash the Code or Phantom P.I.?
Smash the Code ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phantom P.I. every 8 months. Most recently, Smash the Code was updated on October 12, 2026 and Phantom P.I. on October 8, 2026.

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