Comparison

Mindi vs 52 Patta

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Mindi

This offline card game simulates a popular Indian team-based game where players aim to collect the most 10s. It features two basic modes and is designed for single-player against AI opponents.

Highlights
  • Offline play
  • 4-player simulation
  • Katte mode
  • Hide mode
  • Team-based gameplay
  • Collect 10s objective
Features
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Mindi is the popular indian card game which is a team game mostly 2 teams with multiple members and main objective of this gave is to win maximum or all 10s (spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs). You and your partner sit opposite each other against two opponents. Every 10 in the pack is a mindi, and the tens are what a hand is won on: take three or four of them and the hand is yours. Take all four and that is a mendikot. PLAY OFFLINE, ANY TIME The whole game runs on your device against three bot opponents. No sign-up, no account, no waiting for anyone else - tap and the cards are dealt. TWO WAYS TO PLAY - Hide: one card is set aside face down. The moment a player cannot follow the color led it is turned over, and its color is Supreme for the rest of the hand. - Katte: nothing is set aside. The first player who cannot follow the color led declares Supreme with the card they choose to play. NEW TO MINDI? START WITH THE TUTORIAL Tutorial Mode deals a practice hand and walks you through it note by note - winning the toss, following the color led, spotting the mindis and reading the scorecard at the end. Nothing is staked, nothing is won or lost, and it is kept out of your record. A full rules page is in the app as well. CHIPS AND STAKES Start with 20,000 chips. Pick your stake before the deal - 500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000, 10,000 or 25,000 - and all four players put in the same amount. Win the hand and you are paid twice your stake. Win it by mendikot, taking all four tens, and you are paid three times. Don't like the cards you were dealt? Watch a short video and take a fresh deal,once a round. Mindi is free to play and supported by ads, with optional in-app purchases. Have a try this out and post your valuable reviews.

About

52 Patta

Experience classic Indian card games like Kaliteri, Judgement, and Mendikot with friends in real-time. Enjoy private rooms, live scoreboards, and in-game chat for a social gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer
  • Private rooms
  • Live scoreboard
  • In-game chat
  • Custom avatars
  • In-game tutorials
  • Play solo with bots
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Play Kaliteri, Judgement, Mendikot, 2-3-5, and Saat-Aath — classic Indian card games — with friends online in real time. 52 Patta brings five beloved trick-taking games to your phone, with private rooms, an in-room live scoreboard, and smooth real-time gameplay. Gamemodes: 1. Kaliteri The team bidding classic for 4–13 players. Win the auction, pick a trump suit, and secretly name your partner by calling a card. Alliances stay hidden until the partner card hits the table. Bid high, play smart, and outscore the opposition. 2. Judgement (Katchufool) Every player for themselves across 3–13 players. Before each round you predict exactly how many tricks you'll win — miss by even one and you're penalised. Precision and reading your opponents is everything. 3. Mendikot The fast-paced team game for 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 players. Capture all four 10s (Mendis) and sweep the round. Choose between Cut Hukum (trump set by the first off-suit play) or Band Hukum (a hidden trump card revealed only when needed). Clean, tactical, and easy to learn. 4. 2-3-5 (Do Teen Paanch) A three-player trick-taking duel where every seat has a different target: one player needs 2 tricks, one needs 3, and one needs 5. Hit your quota to stay ahead — players who finish over quota can pull cards from those who fell short, or be paid in tricks instead. Quick rounds, shifting fortunes, and plenty of mind games. 5. Saat-Aath (7-8) The two-player version of 2-3-5 on a 30-card deck. One player needs 7 tricks, the other needs 8, and the 8-trick player picks trump and leads. Play the simple version, or try Open-Close: hold 5 cards in hand plus five stacks — a face-up card both players can see over a face-down card nobody can — and watch each play flip a new card open. FEATURES: • Real-time multiplayer — card plays appear instantly for all players • Ranked Mode — climb through 52 tiers as you play Kaliteri and Judgement, with a live leaderboard and tier promotions • Private rooms — create a room, share a 6-character code, play only with people you invite • Up to 13 players per room — bring the whole family to the table • Friends — add friends, see who's online, and join or spectate their room in one tap • Spectate mode — join a room already in progress to watch live, or hop in as a player once there's a seat • In-room live scoreboard — track points, tricks, and round history as you play • In-game chat — talk to your table, with report, block and mute controls • Custom avatars — build a unique look and bring your personality to the table • In-game tutorials — learn all five game modes before you sit down with friends • Play solo with bots — fill any room with computer players and learn at your own pace Free to download and play.

Screenshots

Mindi4 screens
52 Patta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 52 Patta at 5.0 against Mindi's 3.8. Mindi's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

52 Patta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindi ships an update fortnightly, 52 Patta weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mindi versus 52 Patta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindi52 Patta
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB83 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSOFTPULSE INFOTECH PRIVATE LIMITEDPrince Patel

Customer experience

Mindi

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

52 Patta

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mindi

No in-app purchases

None

52 Patta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mindi free?
Mindi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 52 Patta free?
52 Patta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mindi or 52 Patta?
52 Patta is rated higher. Mindi averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 52 Patta averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Mindi or 52 Patta have ads?
Both Mindi and 52 Patta show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindi or 52 Patta?
Mindi ships an update fortnightly, and 52 Patta weekly. Most recently, Mindi was updated on October 8, 2026 and 52 Patta on October 19, 2026.

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