Comparison

Mastermind Classic vs Sudoku Mastermind

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

Sudoku Mastermind

Features
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Discover a new generation of Sudoku: smooth, modern, and fully customizable. Solve infinite grids generated on the fly, from Easy to Extreme, and take on the Daily Challenge to keep your streak going. Choose your play style: enable or disable error detection, highlighting, or draft mode. Light or dark theme, adaptive layout, and Mac keyboard support โ€” everything is designed for comfort, with a clean and modern look. Track your progress with detailed statistics and unlock trophies based on your wins, records, and streaks, while enjoying seamless iCloud synchronization. A single one-time purchase removes ads and unlocks the โ€œHardโ€ and โ€œExtremeโ€ levels โ€” no account, no subscription, and available across all your devices. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Available in 23 languages.

Screenshots

Mastermind Classic4 screens
Sudoku Mastermind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mastermind Classic at none against Sudoku Mastermind's 1. Mastermind Classic also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sudoku Mastermind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mastermind Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mastermind Classic ships an update fortnightly, Sudoku Mastermind every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Mastermind Classic versus Sudoku Mastermind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMastermind ClassicSudoku Mastermind
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdullah AlioskiRobin Dufour

In-app purchases

None

Mastermind Classic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Mastermind

One-time1
  • Full access$1.99

Questions

Is Mastermind Classic free?
Mastermind Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Mastermind free?
Sudoku Mastermind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mastermind Classic or Sudoku Mastermind have ads?
Both Mastermind Classic and Sudoku Mastermind show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mastermind Classic or Sudoku Mastermind?
Mastermind Classic ships an update fortnightly, and Sudoku Mastermind every 4 months. Most recently, Mastermind Classic was updated on October 7, 2026 and Sudoku Mastermind on October 10, 2026.

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