# Break vs Codebreaker*

The clearest difference is price: Codebreaker* at Free against Break's $0.99. Codebreaker* also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Break's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (82% vs 68%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Codebreaker* is free to download; Break costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Break holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Break's written reviews are positive against 68% of Codebreaker*'s.

Break ships an update every 3 months, Codebreaker* every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Break | Codebreaker* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthecode-premium/id998543383/reviews)** | [4.3 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nestor Borgo](https://appshunter.io/developer/478653152) | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) |

## What reviewers say

### Break

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthecode-premium/id998543383)

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 others or challenge yourself through various modes and difficulties.

**Highlights:** Secret code guessing, Logic and deduction gameplay, Multiple game modes, Adjustable difficulty settings, Game Center integration, Colorblind support, Left-handed support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Codebreaker*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319)

Challenge your logic skills by deciphering a secret code of four distinct colors. Use black and white dots as hints to determine correct colors and positions. A fun and engaging puzzle game for strategic thinkers.

**Highlights:** Solve secret color codes, Use black dot hints for correct position, Use white dot hints for correct color, wrong position, Four distinct colors, Challenging logic puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Break free?

Break costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Codebreaker* free?

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

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

Break is rated higher. Break averages 4.6 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Codebreaker* averages 4.3 from 67 ratings.

### Do Break or Codebreaker* have ads?

Neither Break nor Codebreaker* shows ads.

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

Break ships an update every 3 months, and Codebreaker* every 6 months. Most recently, Break was updated on September 24, 2026 and Codebreaker* on July 6, 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.*