# Spades Royale vs Mind Heist

Spades Royale and Mind Heist both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Mind Heist's written reviews are positive against 67% of Spades Royale's. Mind Heist also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). Spades Royale's advantage is ratings volume (176K vs 5) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spades Royale sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mind Heist sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mind Heist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spades Royale has 176K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Spades Royale's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mind Heist's.

Spades Royale ships an update every 5 weeks, Mind Heist every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spades Royale | Mind Heist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (176K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-royale/id1253406625/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-heist-cipher-deck/id6760856582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **176K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 282 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beach Bum Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076918346) | [Apps on Demand LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809590465) |

## What reviewers say

### Spades Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-royale/id1253406625)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Board, #84 Top Grossing · Card (US App Store)

Play a classic trick-taking card game online with millions of players. Enjoy various modes, including solo and multiplayer, with unique tables and designs. Train your brain, master bidding, and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Live online multiplayer gameplay, Solo and partner modes, Competitive leaderboards, Hourly and daily coin bonuses, Blind Nil and Nil bets, Game progression and achievements, In-game chat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| Royal Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent visuals and presentation
- ⚖️ Balanced gameplay mechanics
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Suspicion of bots/AI players
- 🤑 Monetization issues and unfair practices
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏰ Repetitive and short games
- 🤯 Frustrating partner/teammate behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during gameplay
- Coins disappearing or not being awarded properly
- Inconsistent and buggy UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add ability to play with friends
- Improve matchmaking and skill-based pairing
- Provide more transparency on game mechanics
- Revise scoring and payout system to be more fair


### Mind Heist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-heist-cipher-deck/id6760856582)

A stylish memory puzzle game where players memorize card positions and symbols to break into virtual vaults. Each level increases in difficulty, testing focus, speed, and strategy under pressure.

**Highlights:** Memorization-based gameplay, Increasing difficulty, Progression-based unlocks, Time-based challenges, Symbol recognition

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tool Pack Starter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Credit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crew Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Credit Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Credit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tool Pack Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heist Tools Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault Breaker Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| XL Credit Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| XXL Credit Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spades Royale free?

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

### Is Mind Heist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spades Royale or Mind Heist?

Mind Heist is rated higher. Spades Royale averages 4.8 out of 5 from 176K ratings, while Mind Heist averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Spades Royale or Mind Heist have ads?

Neither Spades Royale nor Mind Heist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spades Royale or Mind Heist?

Spades Royale ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mind Heist every 6 days. Most recently, Spades Royale was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mind Heist on October 15, 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.*