# Break vs Numbrle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Break at 90% against Numbrle's 25%. Break also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Break holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Break has 156 ratings behind it against 10, 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 25% of Numbrle's.

Break ships an update every 3 months, Numbrle every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Break | Numbrle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthecode/id979015665/reviews)** | [3.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbrle/id1613801785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nestor Borgo](https://appshunter.io/developer/478653152) | [Semih Aykut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613801787) |

## 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


### Numbrle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbrle/id1613801785)

A daily number guessing game where players try to deduce a secret 5-digit number. Each guess provides feedback to help narrow down the possibilities for the next attempt.

**Highlights:** 5-digit number guessing, Daily new number, Feedback on guesses, Simple gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Break free?

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

### Is Numbrle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Break or Numbrle?

Break is rated higher. Break averages 4.7 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Numbrle averages 3.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Break or Numbrle have ads?

Numbrle shows ads; Break does not.

### Which is updated more often, Break or Numbrle?

Break ships an update every 3 months, and Numbrle every 5 months. Most recently, Break was updated on October 8, 2026 and Numbrle on September 24, 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.*