Comparison

Mastermind Classic vs Bulls Cows Code Breaker

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

Head to head
About

Mastermind Classic

Features
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Mastermind is a code-breaking game for one player. It is based on Mastermind, one of the most popular logic games in history. Its rules are also closely related to the classic game Bulls and Cows, originally played with pencil and paper. This version features three difficulty levels, so the game can grow with you. You can learn how to play in less than 5 minutes. You are the code breaker, and your goal is to discover the secret combination of 4, 5, or 6 colors. After every attempt, you receive clues that help you improve your next guess: 1. Green Key Peg โ€“ one of your pegs has the correct color and is in the correct position. 2. Highlighted key peg โ€“ one of your pegs has the correct color, but it is in the wrong position. 3. No Key Peg โ€“ the color does not appear in the secret code.

About

Bulls Cows Code Breaker

Features
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Bulls Cows is a number guessing game. In some countries is played with colors or words but in this version you must break the code with numbers. At the start of the game your device generates a random number. You must guess that number. Every of your choices gives you Bulls and Cows. Every Bull is a guessed digit in the original number and every Cow is a guessed digit but misplaced. For instance if the random number is 259 and you guessed 329, result is 1 Bull (digit 9) and 1 Cow (digit 2). Try different difficulties and enjoy! Game Modes: - 3 digits (Single Player) - 4 digits (Single Player) - 5 digits (Single Player) - 6 digits (Single Player) - 4 digits (Online Multiplayer)

Screenshots

Mastermind Classic4 screens
Bulls Cows Code Breaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mastermind Classic at fortnightly against Bulls Cows Code Breaker's every 14 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mastermind Classic ships an update fortnightly, Bulls Cows Code Breaker every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Mastermind Classic versus Bulls Cows Code Breaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMastermind ClassicBulls Cows Code Breaker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly โ€” betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdullah AlioskiTihomir Radev

In-app purchases

None

Mastermind Classic

No in-app purchases

None

Bulls Cows Code Breaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mastermind Classic free?
Mastermind Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bulls Cows Code Breaker free?
Bulls Cows Code Breaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mastermind Classic or Bulls Cows Code Breaker have ads?
Both Mastermind Classic and Bulls Cows Code Breaker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mastermind Classic or Bulls Cows Code Breaker?
Mastermind Classic ships an update fortnightly, and Bulls Cows Code Breaker every 14 months. Most recently, Mastermind Classic was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bulls Cows Code Breaker on October 7, 2026.

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