# The Mind vs Maracaibo Digital

The clearest difference is rating: Maracaibo Digital at 3.5 against The Mind's 2.5. Maracaibo Digital also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 32%) and ratings volume (51 vs 10). The Mind's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $7.99) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

The Mind costs $2.99 and Maracaibo Digital $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Maracaibo Digital holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maracaibo Digital has 51 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of The Mind's written reviews are positive against 43% of Maracaibo Digital's.

The Mind ships an update every 5 months, Maracaibo Digital every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Mind | Maracaibo Digital |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mind/id1436132672/reviews) | **[3.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maracaibo-digital/id1518834089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brettspielwelt GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) | [Spiralburst Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253795262) |

## What reviewers say

### The Mind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mind/id1436132672)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Paid · Card, #176 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

A cooperative card game where players must play cards in ascending order without communication. Experience a unique team challenge, either with friends online or AI opponents.

**Highlights:** Cooperative gameplay, No communication required, Play with friends online, Play with AI opponents, Collect achievements, Score top results

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Maracaibo Digital

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maracaibo-digital/id1518834089)

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure across the Caribbean. Upgrade your ship, complete quests, and battle opponents. Strategize with hundreds of unique cards on a dynamic board that changes each round.

**Highlights:** Interactive tutorial, Solo play against Automa, Pass and play multiplayer, Campaign Mode with permanent changes, Includes 'La Armada' expansion cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful board game adaptation
- 👍 Good tutorial
- 👍 Thematic music
- 👍 Smooth gameplay (when not buggy)
- 👍 Helpful developers (on Discord)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unplayable due to bugs
- 🐛 Screen orientation issues
- 🐛 Missing AI opponents
- 🐛 Limited undo functionality
- 🐛 Poorly managed screen real estate

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck in portrait/landscape orientation
- Game freezes or locks up
- Screen locked, half the game off-screen
- Cannot scroll down to see the bottom of the board
- Card drawing issues

**Requested features**

- Add computer AI opponents
- Implement online multiplayer (real-time and asynchronous)
- Add undo/restart turn functionality
- Include a back button in the tutorial
- Improve handling of larger system fonts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Mind free?

The Mind costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Maracaibo Digital free?

Maracaibo Digital costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Mind or Maracaibo Digital?

Maracaibo Digital is rated higher. The Mind averages 2.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Maracaibo Digital averages 3.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do The Mind or Maracaibo Digital have ads?

Neither The Mind nor Maracaibo Digital shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Mind or Maracaibo Digital?

The Mind ships an update every 5 months, and Maracaibo Digital every 7 months. Most recently, The Mind was updated on October 27, 2026 and Maracaibo Digital on October 27, 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.*