The Rewinder vs Mindcop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Rewinder
Embark on a 2D puzzle adventure inspired by Chinese folklore. Play as Yun, a "rewinder" who can enter memories to alter history and solve the mystery of a deserted village filled with spirits.
- 2D puzzle adventure gameplay
- Inspired by Chinese folklore
- Pixel art with ink painting aesthetics
- Enter and influence memories
- Unravel village mystery
- Meet mythological figures
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The Rewinder is a 2D puzzle adventure game inspired by traditional Chinese folklore. The game uses pixel art to mimic the aesthetics of Chinese ink paintings. Players will get to meet mythological figures such as the Spirit Wardens, the Ox-head and Horse-face Guardians of the Beyond, and the Tudi Gong (Keeper of the Land). 【Alter the Timeline】 The player takes on the role of Yun, a "rewinder" who has the ability to enter people's memories and influence their actions. By utilizing "senses" and swaying others' "intentions", he can change history. 【Unravel a Mystery】 At the request of the Spirit Wardens, Yun goes to a small village to investigate why a spirit couldn't be reincarnated. The once thriving village has been deserted and filled with resentful spirits, leaving one woman alone in the teahouse. Who's she waiting for? Where did all the other villagers go? What really happened seven years ago?
Mindcop
Step into the shoes of a detective with a ticking clock to solve a crime. Investigate scenes, interrogate suspects, and delve into their minds to uncover the truth before time runs out. Experience a gripping narrative with a unique art style and immersive atmosphere.
- Time-based investigation
- Crime scene investigation
- Suspect interrogation
- Mindsurf mechanic
- Gripping narrative
- Noir art style
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*Try Mindcop for free and unlock the full game for the whole story!* Time doesn’t stop for justice. In Mindcop, you step into the shoes of a detective with only 5 days to crack the case. Every action you take costs time: investigate too slowly, and the criminal walks free. A gripping narrative: Uncover a thrilling crime story filled with rich characters, hidden motives, and dramatic twists. Every conversation reveals more about who to trust… and who to fear. True detective gameplay: - Investigate crime scenes: search for clues and connect the dots. - Interrogate suspects: push them to confess, uncover lies, or mislead you. - Enter their minds: dive deep into thoughts and emotions with the unique Mindsurf mechanic. - Beat the clock: every choice consumes time, every minute matters. Stylish noir presentation: A distinctive hand-drawn art style, expressive animations, and a tense soundtrack create an immersive and addictive atmosphere. Will you rely on logic, intuition, or manipulation to uncover the truth? The answers lie in their minds… if you dare to go inside. Mindcop is the work of solo game developer Andre Gareis.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mindcop at 4.5 against The Rewinder's 3.8. Mindcop also leads on ratings volume (382 vs 15). The Rewinder's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Rewinder sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Mindcop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mindcop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindcop has 382 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of The Rewinder's written reviews are positive against 46% of Mindcop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
The Rewinder ships an update every 5 days, Mindcop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Rewinder | Mindcop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (15 ratings) | 4.5 (382 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better | 46.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 382 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.5 GB | 536 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Game Mirror Intelligent Technology CO.,Ltd | Plug In Digital |
Customer experience
The Rewinder
Mindcop
In-app purchases
The Rewinder
- Root of Evil$0.99
- Chapter 2 & 3$1.99
- Chapter 6 & 7$1.99
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- Chapter 4 & 5$1.99
- Full Game$4.99
Mindcop
- Full game Mindcop$5.99
