Comparison

The Rewinder vs Mind

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 2D puzzle adventure gameplay
  • Inspired by Chinese folklore
  • Pixel art with ink painting aesthetics
  • Enter and influence memories
  • Unravel village mystery
  • Meet mythological figures
Features
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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?

About

Mind

Embark on a puzzle-adventure as a neuroscientist entering patients' memories. Reconstruct the past, solve surreal puzzles, and uncover forgotten secrets within unique mindscapes. Your journey into troubled minds may have unforeseen consequences.

Highlights
  • Explore six unique mindscapes
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Escape-room style challenges
  • Hand-drawn art and scenes
  • Encounter curious characters
  • Mind-merging narrative
Features
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Mind Shaper is a puzzle-adventure game where you'll use your wits and intuition to help troubled souls uncover the truth behind their trauma. You are Dr. Edgar Lucien, an eccentric neuroscientist able to step directly into his patients' memories. Reconstruct the past, unearth forgotten secrets, and navigate the surreal puzzles of the human psyche. But beware—venturing into troubled minds may one day cost you your own. Features • Six mindscapes to explore, each with unique puzzles and atmosphere. • Classic point-and-click gameplay with escape-room-style challenges. • Hand-crafted art: dozens of hand-drawn scenes to search and investigate. • Curious characters: encounter the odd inhabitants of each mind, both haunting and hilarious. • A mind-merging narrative: discover each patient's unique story as their thoughts—and yours—begin to intertwine.

Screenshots

The Rewinder4 screens
Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mind at 4.6 against The Rewinder's 4.1. Mind also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 52%) and ratings volume (48 vs 15). The Rewinder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Rewinder sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Mind sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mind holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of The Rewinder's written reviews are positive against 80% of Mind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Rewinder ships an update every 5 days, Mind every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Rewinder versus Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe RewinderMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings)4.6 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews79.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1548 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.5 GB236 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperShanghai Game Mirror Intelligent Technology CO.,LtdBlyts LLC

Customer experience

The Rewinder

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative34.8%

Mind

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative15.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

The Rewinder

One-time5
  • 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
6 purchases

Mind

One-time6
  • Buy 10 hint coins$0.99
  • Buy 25 hint coins$1.99
  • Buy 60 hint coins$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Remove ads + coin bundle$5.99
  • Remove ads + hint coin bundle$9.99
  • Buy 1000 coins$12.99

Questions

Is The Rewinder free?
The Rewinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mind free?
Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Rewinder or Mind?
Mind is rated higher. The Rewinder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Mind averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.
Do The Rewinder or Mind have ads?
Mind shows ads; The Rewinder does not.
Which is updated more often, The Rewinder or Mind?
The Rewinder ships an update every 5 days, and Mind every 6 days. Most recently, The Rewinder was updated on November 7, 2026 and Mind on November 9, 2026.

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