Comparison

Smash the Code vs Vowel Please!

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

Vowel Please!

Features
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Vowel Please – Word & Math Countdown Game Inspired by the hit Countdown TV game show, Vowel Please is a fast-paced word game and math puzzle that challenges your vocabulary, mental math, and speed against the clock. Perfect for fans of word games, anagrams, brain training, number puzzles, and trivia games. - LETTERS ROUND (Word Game) Choose your mix of vowels and consonants (up to 9 letters) and: • Create the longest valid word before the 30-second timer ends • Score points based on word length • Reveal the best possible solution after each round A true test of vocabulary, spelling, and quick thinking. -NUMBERS ROUND (Math Puzzle) Pick 6 numbers (big or small) and: • Generate a random target number • Reach the target using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Score maximum points for an exact solution — close answers still score Ideal for players who love mental math and logic puzzles. - FINAL ANAGRAM ROUND The ultimate challenge: • One 9-letter anagram • One attempt • One timer Solve it in time to earn bonus points and secure your high score. - FULL COUNTDOWN-STYLE GAME MODE • 5 Letters rounds • 2 Numbers rounds • 1 Final Anagram bonus round • Authentic Countdown-inspired gameplay - FREE TO PLAY • Free to download and play • No coins, gems, energy, or timers • No pay-to-win mechanics • Occasional banner and full-screen ads • Ads are carefully balanced to avoid interrupting gameplay - REMOVE ADS (Optional) • One-time in-app purchase • Removes all ads permanently • Your scores and data remain untouched Download Vowel Please now and test your word skills, math ability, and brain speed — Countdown style!

Screenshots

Smash the Code3 screens
Vowel Please!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vowel Please! at Free against Smash the Code's $0.99. Smash the Code's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Vowel Please! is free to download; Smash the Code costs $0.99 up front. Vowel Please! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smash the Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smash the Code ships an update every 2 weeks, Vowel Please! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smash the Code versus Vowel Please!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmash the CodeVowel Please!
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (54 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiotr SochalewskiRobert Drake

In-app purchases

None

Smash the Code

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Vowel Please!

One-time1
  • Remove Adverts$2.99

Questions

Is Smash the Code free?
Smash the Code costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vowel Please! free?
Vowel Please! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smash the Code or Vowel Please! have ads?
Vowel Please! shows ads; Smash the Code does not.
Which is updated more often, Smash the Code or Vowel Please!?
Smash the Code ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vowel Please! monthly. Most recently, Smash the Code was updated on October 23, 2026 and Vowel Please! on October 12, 2026.

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