# CRIMO vs MindBenchmark

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MindBenchmark at 100% against CRIMO's 40%. MindBenchmark also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). CRIMO's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 5) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CRIMO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MindBenchmark asks for nothing beyond the download.

MindBenchmark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CRIMO has 2.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of CRIMO's written reviews are positive against 100% of MindBenchmark's.

CRIMO ships an update every 9 days, MindBenchmark every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CRIMO | MindBenchmark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimo/id1404981086/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbenchmark-reaction-test/id6772833166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 139 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMACH S.A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/594536685) | [RandomFuse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772833168) |

## What reviewers say

### CRIMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimo/id1404981086)

Engage in logical deduction to solve intricate murder cases. Analyze clues, cross-reference possibilities, and unmask criminals in this crime investigation puzzle game. Navigate challenging grids and uncover motives to bring justice to victims.

**Highlights:** Logical crime investigations, Analyze clues and evidence, Solve grid puzzles by deduction, Investigate murder cases, Hundreds of puzzles, Dynamic investigation board

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Small pack of cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Extra-large pack of cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge pack of cash | $48.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging logic puzzles
- 🕵️‍♀️ Unique crime-solving premise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and subscriptions
- 🚫 Limited resources (cones, energy, etc.)
- 🔍 Unsatisfying crime-solving experience
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during evidence analysis
- Progress loss after closing the app
- Vibration issues after updates

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to earn coins/resources through gameplay
- Improved crime-solving mechanics
- Cloud save functionality


### MindBenchmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbenchmark-reaction-test/id6772833166)

Measure your cognitive abilities with a variety of short, repeatable tests including reaction time, memory, focus, and mental math. Track your progress, compare your scores anonymously with others, and challenge yourself daily.

**Highlights:** 20 cognitive tests, Unlimited plays, Performance tiers, Personal bests and trends, Daily challenges, Anonymous score comparison, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CRIMO free?

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

### Is MindBenchmark free?

MindBenchmark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CRIMO or MindBenchmark?

MindBenchmark is rated higher. CRIMO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while MindBenchmark averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do CRIMO or MindBenchmark have ads?

CRIMO shows ads; MindBenchmark does not.

### Which is updated more often, CRIMO or MindBenchmark?

CRIMO ships an update every 9 days, and MindBenchmark every 5 days. Most recently, CRIMO was updated on October 20, 2026 and MindBenchmark on October 18, 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.*