# Mastermind – Classic

> Classic color code-breaking puzzle game with retro design. (iPhone/iPad app by Magic Touch ApS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastermind-classic/id579984325 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Magic Touch ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079646916)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 368 App Store ratings · 183 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastermind-classic/id579984325/reviews.md

## What is Mastermind?

If you like the classic Mastermind™ game from the Seventies, then you will love this digital version. The game play is easy to adopt, and more addictive than ever in this great looking code breaking game, designed to reflesct the classic design from the Seventies.

You play against the computer and have ten tries to guess a hidden color code. After each try, you get a hint to see how many colors you have correct. 

• Can you find the code?
• How fast can you crush the code?
• Are you a code crusher?

Beware. You can play it for hours on end, trying to crush the code.

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Mastermind for iOS is a classic puzzle game. The goal is to guess the hidden color combinations / code. Your opponent (iPhone, iPad or iPod) creates a combination of up to four colors and hides them at the top of the game board. Your task is to try out different color combinations until you match the hidden code.

The challenge is to pick the correct color code as quickly as possible — in other words, to see how fast you can guess the hidden color combination, become a code crusher and get on the high score list!

## Key features

- Guess hidden color codes
- Ten tries per game
- Hint system for correct colors
- Classic 1970s design
- High score list

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro features | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro features and Remove advertisement | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support the development of the game | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Mastermind?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Just like the classic boardgames
- 👍 Acceptable number of ads
- 👍 Relaxing game with no ads
- 👍 Built without distractions
- 👍 Teaches logic and patience
- 👍 Simple patterns but quick and fun
- 👍 Excellent game, just like the original
- 👍 Nostalgic and addictive
- 👍 Feels like playing the real game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Incorrect clues
- 🐛 No longer works on updated iOS
- 🐛 Crashes on newer devices
- 🐛 Achievements/statistics not functioning
- 🐛 No check button to submit guesses
- 🐛 Clunky controls and hard to hit on iPhone
- 🐛 Freezes after pressing 'OK'

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Achievements section not working
- Statistics no longer functioning
- Unable to save/resume unfinished games
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Allow customization of peg colors and/or overall look
- Add option to track percentage of games won by number of guesses
- Implement landscape mode
- Add multiplayer support
- Allow placing pegs in any order, not just left to right
- Add option for duplicate colors in the solution
- Implement colorblind accessibility features for free

## Recent user reviews (10 of 183)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastermind-classic/id579984325/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Just like the classic boardgames. OK level of ads.

*2025-09-26*

Just like the boardgame I played as a kid. An acceptable number of ads. Just what I wanted. I've tried other code-breaker-type games that have frustrating because of the number of ads and/or the confusing differences in game play. One app was set up so that I couldn't look at the results after a round ended; it went straight to an ad. So, I couldn't even figure out how the rules varied.

### 5/5 — Fun and doesn’t spam with ads

*2025-08-01*

Relaxing game. Doesn’t try to spam you with ads like other games.

### 5/5 — Best features

*2025-06-11*

It’s built without distractions like blinking things and background music. I’ve tried other apps for this game but they made it difficult to think. At least for me. I would like be able to customize pegs colors and/or the overall look, but that’s minor.

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2025-05-20, version 3.0*

I have enjoyed mastermind since I bought it for my daughter 40+ years ago. It teaches logic and patience - great!

### 4/5 — Play with friends? Or how to

*2025-03-09*

I went to game center to play with my mom but there were no things that say to play and i interacted with pretty much everything.

### 4/5 — I play this game all the time…

*2024-12-10*

…and I have for some years now; it is exciting every time (maybe that says more about me than it does about the game). I *do* wish that the game could track percentages of games won by numbers of guesses; that would be a better indicator of skill, as solving with one row indicates only luck, not skill. I am *not* able to activate the ACHIEVEMENTS section; each achievement is locked. If there’s something I’m missing and anyone can point me in the right direction, I’d appreciate it.

Adding to my review…. Still not able to activate the ACHIEVEMENTS section; now STATISTICS no longer functions.  There is no way to contact the developer.  Revising from five stars (because I *really* like the game) to four stars, due to the issues listed above.

### 3/5 — Excellent

*2024-11-22, version 3.0*

I tried many today and this is the best by far. I saw an old review but you can now 
see how you played and learn from it. You can also change your pegs before confirming and put down double colour pegs - some versions won’t let you!! Excellent game just like the original x

### 3/5 — Incorrect clues

*2024-08-29, version 3.0*

I wanted to like this game as it is well presented and easy to place the pegs, unlike other Mastermind clones.

However, in one game I quickly discovered the computer's code consisted of three oranges and one blue but it had placed 2 black indicator pegs and 2 white indicator pegs. How on earth can you have two correct colours in the right place and two correct colours in the wrong place, when there are three pegs of the same colour in the code? That's impossible.

### 5/5 — Excellence

*2024-06-26, version 3.0*

A real thinking game unmatched

### 5/5 — iPhone 15 pro - crash

*2024-04-06, version 3.0*

Since I have my iPhone 15 pro this crash. 
I uninstalled it and reinstalled it. Still crash.

## Frequently asked questions about Mastermind

### What is this app about?

This app is a digital version of the classic Mastermind game from the Seventies. It's a code-breaking puzzle where you try to guess a hidden combination of colors within a limited number of attempts.

### How do I play the game?

The game involves guessing a hidden color code created by the computer. After each attempt, you receive hints indicating how many colors are correct. Your goal is to deduce the correct combination as quickly as possible.

### Is this app free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download. It offers in-app purchases, which may provide additional features or content.

### What makes this app different from the original Mastermind?

This app offers a digital adaptation of the classic game, designed to reflect the original Seventies aesthetic. It provides addictive gameplay and the ability to compete for high scores on a list.

### Who is this game for?

This game is designed for individuals who enjoy classic puzzle games, logic challenges, and code-breaking activities. It's particularly appealing to those who have fond memories of the original Mastermind game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2017-05-15

*** All pro features are now completely free ***

- Play with multiple balls of the same color
- Play with empty holes (acts as an extra color)
- Color blind mode
- Available in 15 languages

Bug fixes and updates for iOS 10

### 2.1 — 2014-04-03

Bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2014-02-11

- Improved uniform design
- Added several new language
- Improvements to the game-play, now you can go in and out of a game without the game loads a new game.
- Ability to display a number on the colored pieces, so it's easier to tell them apart. This is a great help for the color blind.
- You can play with empty holes, so an empty hole can also serve as a color, and thus there are 9 colors.

### 1.3 — 2013-10-22

Improvements to the audio system. Now you can continue to listen to music from other apps, such as iTunes, etc.
Bug fixes.

### 1.2 — 2013-08-22

High score for each game - View high score for exactly the combination you are playing.
Statistics - See how many games you've won, lost, and how good you are compared to the rest of the world.
Game Improvements - Many improvements to the gameplay and game explanations.
Improved integration with Twitter and Facebook.
Bug fixes.

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All apps by Magic Touch ApS: https://appshunter.io/developer/1079646916

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