Comparison

On/Off vs CodeCypher

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

Head to head
About

On/Off

This game challenges players to illuminate all squares on a grid. Clicking a square toggles its state and the state of adjacent squares, requiring strategic thinking to solve each puzzle.

Highlights
  • Grid-based puzzles
  • Toggle square states
  • Affects adjacent squares
  • Simple mechanics
  • Challenging logic
Features
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ON / OFF is a minimalist logic puzzle about turning every tile on. Tap a tile to flip it and its neighboring lights. Each move changes the board, so every puzzle becomes a clean test of planning, pattern recognition, and logic. Start with simple 3x3 boards, then work your way into larger circuit grids that demand sharper strategy. Solve puzzles at your own pace, chase better move counts, and replay levels to earn perfect star ratings. Features: Simple tap-to-flip puzzle rules 150 launch levels across multiple board sizes Calm Circuit Glow visual style Star ratings based on efficient solutions Optional hints when you need a nudge Daily puzzle challenge Progress saved locally Playable offline No timers. No pressure during puzzles. Just focused logic, satisfying flips, and glowing boards waiting to be solved.

About

CodeCypher

Engage in a modern logic puzzle where you deduce a hidden number sequence. Each guess provides clues to help you eliminate possibilities and uncover the secret code through logical deduction. Offers infinite puzzles and a daily challenge.

Highlights
  • Elegant logic puzzle gameplay
  • Infinite puzzles
  • Daily puzzle challenge
  • Global leaderboards
  • Personal solving stats
  • Clean modern design
Features
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Crack the code. Master the clues. CodeCypher is a modern logic puzzle where every guess reveals new information. Use deduction, eliminate possibilities, and uncover the hidden number sequence. FEATURES • Elegant logic puzzle gameplay • Infinite puzzles across multiple difficulties • Daily puzzle challenge • Global leaderboards • Track your personal solving stats • Clean modern design built for focus HOW IT WORKS Each puzzle hides a secret number code. Your guesses reveal clues: • Exact — correct digit in the correct position • Misplaced — correct digit in the wrong position Use logic and deduction to narrow down possibilities until only one solution remains. Perfect for fans of: • Mastermind • Sudoku • Logic puzzles • Brain teasers • Deduction games Can you crack the code?

Screenshots

On/Off3 screens
CodeCypher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: On/Off at none against CodeCypher's 1. On/Off also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). CodeCypher's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 73 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CodeCypher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. On/Off asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for On/Off against 5.0 for CodeCypher. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

On/Off ships an update every 73 months, CodeCypher every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
On/Off versus CodeCypher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOn/OffCodeCypher
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 73 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Hawk Studios, LLCKyle Richards

Customer experience

On/Off

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CodeCypher

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

On/Off

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CodeCypher

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$2.99

Questions

Is On/Off free?
On/Off is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeCypher free?
CodeCypher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, On/Off or CodeCypher?
On/Off and CodeCypher are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do On/Off or CodeCypher have ads?
CodeCypher shows ads; On/Off does not.
Which is updated more often, On/Off or CodeCypher?
On/Off ships an update every 73 months, and CodeCypher every 3 months. Most recently, On/Off was updated on August 1, 2026 and CodeCypher on September 21, 2026.

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