# Bulls & Cows - Mastermind — A code-breaking game

> Code-breaking logic puzzle game with bulls and cows hints. (iPhone/iPad app by Softry OÜ.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulls-and-cows-mastermind/id1539277610 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Softry OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480375900)
- Category: Games, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 54 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-11-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulls-and-cows-mastermind/id1539277610/reviews.md

## What is Bulls & Cows?

"Bulls and Cows" is a game where the goal is to guess a secret number generated by the program. All digits in this number must be different.

There are various versions of the game, which can be more or less complex. This allows the game to be played by experienced or beginner players, as well as players of different age groups.

After entering your guess, you receive a hint in the form of the number of bulls and cows. A bull is a digit that is in the correct position in the secret number, and a cow is a digit that is in the secret number but is in the wrong position.

For example, if the secret number is 5234 and you guessed 4631, then you would get the hint 1 bull (for the digit 3) and 1 cow (for the digit 4).

The following game modes are offered:

1. Classic game - on each turn, you try to guess the secret number;
2. Puzzles - you are given a set of moves based on which you must immediately guess the secret number;
3. Play against the computer - you and the computer take turns trying to guess the secret number;

For each game mode, there are two difficulty levels: "Easy" and "Standard".
In easy mode, it is known exactly which digit of your guess is a bull, a cow, or is not in the secret number.
In standard mode, it is only known how many bulls and cows your guess contains, but it is not known which specific digits are bulls and cows.

The game continues until you or the computer (game mode 3) guesses the secret number.

Each win will bring you great pleasure.

Good luck!

## Key features

- Guess secret numbers
- Bulls and cows hints
- Classic game mode
- Puzzle mode
- Play against computer
- Easy and Standard difficulty

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulls-and-cows-mastermind/id1539277610/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Love this game

*2026-05-31, version 6.2.15*

I play everyday, I enjoy it a lot !   The only reason I’m giving it 4 starts instead of 5 is because I wish there was a way to pay to remove the ads.

### 5/5 — Хорошее приложение

*2025-10-18, version 5.2.7*

Спасибо за приложение! Отличная игра любимая с детства! Много вариантов, особенно нравится режим задачи!

### 4/5 — Fun time waster

*2025-02-14, version 5.1.4*

This is my go-to game for when I'm on a ride and just want to do some puzzles. I like the simplicity of it and the satisfaction of watching my points go up, as well as having strategies for different puzzle mode generations. Though I do miss the check mark feature, I like that they brought back the Xs

### 5/5 — Fun time waster

*2024-10-23*

This is my go-to game for when I'm on a ride and just want to do some puzzles. I like the simplicity of it and the satisfaction of watching my points go up, as well as having strategies for different puzzle mode generations

### 5/5 — Подсветка цифр которых нет

*2024-10-22, version 5.1.3*

Зачем убрали кнопку где можно было фиксировать числа которых нет
Верните как было раньше

### 3/5 — Why change it

*2024-10-19*

Before, you could mark numbers as correct or incorrect and this helped with my bad short-term memory. Now, it's been replaced with the hint button and it's harder for me to remember what I've solved.

### 1/5 — Bring back old stuff

*2024-10-14*

Casual jerk

**Developer response:** Sorry and the old suff is back

### 5/5 — Великолепно !

*2024-10-07, version 5.0.4*

Увлекательно . Не могу оторваться !

### 5/5 — Лучшее - враг хорошему

*2024-09-08, version 5.0.3*

Зачем вносить изменения?  Было все прекрасно

### 5/5 — лучшая игра на свете🙇🏼‍♀️🙏🏻🙏🏻

*2024-07-29, version 4.2.1*

мне прям фортануло на эту игру🎰🎰
я очень любила раньше играть в быки и коровы в рж,один раз мне стало скучно по дороге в сочи,и я решила скачать пару игр,они все протетели,но вдруг я начала перечеслять головоломки и тд,потом решила перечислить крутые настолки и игры из рж,как вдруг,осатновилась на этой прекрасной игре,раньше в бик я играла очень плохо,но она все равно была фавом💞💞🙇🏼‍♀️я скачала,и сразу преобрела после нескольких игр такиикц по которой я могла даже за считанные минуты отгадать число,в независимости от того тройное и 6рное число,моц самый лучший рекорд 7 секунд (3числ)
Скачивайте не жалейте)

## Frequently asked questions about Bulls & Cows

### What is the objective of Bulls & Cows?

The objective of Bulls & Cows is to guess a secret number generated by the program, where all digits must be different. You receive hints in the form of bulls and cows to help you deduce the correct number.

### What are the different game modes in Bulls & Cows?

Bulls & Cows offers three game modes: Classic game where you guess the number, Puzzles where you deduce the number from given moves, and Play against the computer where you and the AI take turns guessing.

### How does the difficulty work in Bulls & Cows?

There are two difficulty levels: Easy and Standard. In Easy mode, you're told exactly which digits are bulls, cows, or incorrect. In Standard mode, you only know the total count of bulls and cows.

### Can I play Bulls & Cows offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline play, but logic puzzle games of this nature are typically playable without an internet connection.

### What devices is Bulls & Cows available on?

Bulls & Cows is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicating compatibility with iOS devices.

### How often is Bulls & Cows updated?

The latest version is 6.2.7, and the last update was on April 6, 2026. This suggests a history of regular updates, though the provided date is in the future.

### What is the age rating for Bulls & Cows?

Bulls & Cows has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and players of all ages.

### What do users like about Bulls & Cows?

With a 4.9-star rating from 52 reviews, users likely appreciate the engaging gameplay, the variety of modes and difficulties, and the clear hint system that makes the logic puzzle enjoyable.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3.4 — 2026-07-14

User interface improvements

### 6.3.3 — 2026-07-06

User interface improvements

### 6.3.2 — 2026-06-30

User interface improvements

### 6.2.15 — 2026-05-04

User interface improvements

### 6.2.12 — 2026-04-22

User interface improvements

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