CodeWheel vs Pictogram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodeWheel
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Send and receive encoded secret messages!
Pictogram
Engage your mind with unique visual puzzles that reveal hidden idioms and phrases. Explore new gameplay modes like Fog Mode and Icon Mode for a fresh decoding experience. This app offers a fun way to boost vocabulary and visual reasoning for all ages.
- Picture-based idiom puzzles
- Fog Mode for gradual image reveal
- Icon Mode for symbol decoding
- Night Mode and Large Text options
- Logic, language, and lateral thinking challenges
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Picture Puzzles with a Twist – Now Featuring Fog Mode, Icon Codes & More! Pictogram takes visual wordplay to the next level! Discover hidden idioms, phrases, and clever stories—all revealed through picture-based puzzles that challenge how you think. New ways to play: Fog Mode: Solve puzzles to gradually uncover a hidden image. Icon Mode: Match visual symbols to letters in a whole new decoding experience. Night Mode & Large Text: Play comfortably, anytime, your way. Every level is a mix of logic, language, and lateral thinking. It's designed to train your brain while keeping things fun and visually engaging. Why you'll love it: Smart, satisfying puzzles based on real idioms and concepts Boosts vocabulary and visual reasoning Great for kids, adults, and ESL learners Endless puzzles, quick sessions or deep dives How it works: Look at the image. Decode the meaning. Spell the phrase. Advance to the next challenge. Whether you're looking for a fun brain boost, a relaxing puzzle moment, or a clever way to learn through play—Pictogram delivers. Download now and see what every picture is really saying.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeWheel at none against Pictogram's 21. CodeWheel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Pictogram sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. CodeWheel asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CodeWheel | Pictogram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2.7K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 514 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Z Sculpt | FunFusion Limited |
Bugs and requests
CodeWheel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pictogram
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ads causing errors during gameplay
- Inconsistent puzzle and picture matching
Requested features
2 requests- Check puzzle and picture matching
- Reduce ad frequency
In-app purchases
CodeWheel
No in-app purchases
Pictogram
- HANDFUL OF COINS$0.99
- STARTER PACK$1.99
- TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG3 variants$2.99
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- PIGGYBANK TREASURE$2.99
- PILE OF COINS$2.99
- 20 Hints$2.99
- Remove ads$4.99
- SIGHTSEER SET$5.99
- NO ADS$5.99
- 50 Hints$5.99
- TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG$6.99
- SATCHEL FULL OF COINS$9.99
- NO ADS BUNDLE$9.99
- 5000 Coins$9.99
- TOURIST SET$12.99
- TILE HIKE ITEM GIFT BAG$14.99
- BACKPACK FULL OF COINS$19.99
- BACKPACKER SET$24.99
- CARRY-ON FULL OF COINS$79.99
