# Bold Moves vs Mafiaa

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mafiaa at 100% against Bold Moves's 56%. Mafiaa also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Bold Moves's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 2) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bold Moves sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mafiaa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mafiaa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bold Moves has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Bold Moves's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mafiaa's.

Bold Moves ships an update every 5 weeks, Mafiaa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bold Moves | Mafiaa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bold-moves/id1146601414/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mafiaa/id6762223521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 750 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RED GAMES CO, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456007507) | [Nick Bassaly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849049278) |

## What reviewers say

### Bold Moves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bold-moves/id1146601414)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

This game combines match-3 mechanics with word puzzles and inspirational quotes. Match colored tiles to collect letters, break obstacles, and solve phrases to discover motivational messages. Earn rewards, progress through levels, and enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Match 3 color puzzles, Collect letter tiles, Solve phrases, Unlock inspirational quotes, Earn rewards and boosters, Progress through chapters, Limited-time events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Sale Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Featured Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Sale Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Combo Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cup of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Featured Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Combo Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun & Challenging
- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Inspirational and beautiful quotes
- 🌟 Relaxing and fun
- 🌟 Vibrant and perfect 10/10

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Ad scam with automatic ads and paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive with too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤯 Levels too difficult and frustrating
- 🤔 Disappearing gems and progress issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Loading issues and getting stuck at certain levels
- Losing progress and accumulated boosters
- Inconsistent performance across updates

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version for purchase
- More levels and new content updates
- Better explanation of booster functionality
- Ability to undo moves
- Improved daily reward system


### Mafiaa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mafiaa/id6762223521)

This app facilitates social deduction games by managing hidden roles and game phases. It streamlines gameplay with features like daylight trials and midnight orders, ensuring smooth execution of complex scenarios for groups playing together.

**Highlights:** Hidden role assignment, Daylight trial management, Midnight order execution, Role tracking (detective, doctor, etc.), Streamlined rule enforcement, Group gameplay facilitator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mafiaa Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Mafiaa Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bold Moves free?

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

### Is Mafiaa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bold Moves or Mafiaa?

Mafiaa is rated higher. Bold Moves averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Mafiaa averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bold Moves or Mafiaa have ads?

Bold Moves shows ads; Mafiaa does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bold Moves or Mafiaa?

Bold Moves ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mafiaa weekly. Most recently, Bold Moves was updated on October 14, 2026 and Mafiaa on September 30, 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.*