# Break vs Codebreaker Game

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Break at 90% against Codebreaker Game's 21%. Break also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Codebreaker Game's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Codebreaker Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Break asks for nothing beyond the download.

Break holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Break has 156 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Break's written reviews are positive against 21% of Codebreaker Game's.

Break ships an update every 3 months, Codebreaker Game monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Break | Codebreaker Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthecode/id979015665/reviews)** | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker-game-board-game/id1493793846/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nestor Borgo](https://appshunter.io/developer/478653152) | [Netfocus Universal d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448852096) |

## What reviewers say

### Break

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthecode/id979015665)

Engage in a classic logic puzzle where you deduce a secret code within a set number of attempts. Receive hints after each guess to guide your strategy. Compete with friends or challenge yourself with various game modes and difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Guess the secret code, Logic and deduction gameplay, Limited number of tries, Hints after each guess, 4 game modes, 3 difficulty settings, Game Center integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Good for logic and problem-solving
- 👍 Clean and simple UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Gets repetitive
- 🐛 Frustrating hint system
- 🐛 Difficulty differentiating colors
- 🐛 Hard to press buttons
- 🐛 Cannot revert to unpicked state

**Reported bugs**

- Hints appear in random order
- Hint colors are hard to differentiate
- Difficult to physically press buttons

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off repeat colors
- Ability to hold a color in a position
- More game modes (e.g., 8 colors, 6 slots)
- Two-player mode
- Option to leave a space blank


### Codebreaker Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker-game-board-game/id1493793846)

This logic game challenges players to deduce a hidden code of colored pins within a limited number of attempts. It offers a classic board game experience for both kids and adults, providing brain training and logical reasoning practice.

**Highlights:** Guess the hidden code, Logic and reasoning challenges, Feedback on guesses, Multiple attempts to solve, Brain training exercises, Classic board game adaptation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mastermind Board Game Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Break free?

Break is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Codebreaker Game free?

Codebreaker Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Break or Codebreaker Game?

Break is rated higher. Break averages 4.7 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Codebreaker Game averages 2.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Break or Codebreaker Game have ads?

Codebreaker Game shows ads; Break does not.

### Which is updated more often, Break or Codebreaker Game?

Break ships an update every 3 months, and Codebreaker Game monthly. Most recently, Break was updated on September 14, 2026 and Codebreaker Game on August 13, 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.*