# Sparrow vs Mastermind

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mastermind at 100% against Sparrow's 29%. Mastermind also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Sparrow's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 12) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sparrow sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Mastermind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mastermind holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparrow has 3.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Sparrow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mastermind's.

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, Mastermind every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparrow | Mastermind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrow-golf/id1526670395/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastermind-brain-training/id6444704782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 649 MB | 720 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparrow Vision, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526670817) | [Mastermind Sports LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656253503) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrow-golf/id1526670395)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app uses advanced AI to analyze your golf swing in real-time, providing personalized feedback and drills. Track your progress and compare your swing to professionals to lower your handicap.

**Highlights:** Real-time AI swing analysis, Automatic swing detection, Personalized swing feedback, PGA Pro swing comparison, Drill video library, Swing progress tracking, SparrowScore for improvement

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Access | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $149.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $179.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for learning
- 🚀 Stacks up against real golf coaches
- 💡 Helpful swing analysis and feedback
- 🚀 Immediate results from using the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Inconsistent swing analysis
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Slow performance and long processing times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during swing analysis
- Inability to register or login
- Incorrect swing detection and feedback
- App freezing and becoming unusable

**Requested features**

- Add ball tracker and shot info
- Allow uploading of pre-recorded videos
- Improve joint and club head detection
- Provide more customization options


### Mastermind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastermind-brain-training/id6444704782)

Enhance cognitive skills like focus, memory, and reaction time with advanced brain training exercises. Improve decision-making, visual processing, and hand-eye coordination for a competitive edge in daily life and high-performance activities.

**Highlights:** Memory & Recognition training, Decision Making enhancement, Rhythm & Timing improvement, Response Inhibition control, Visual Processing sharpening, Focus and Attention training, Hand-Eye Coordination development

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mastermind 1 User 1 Month | $49.99 | per month |
| Mastermind 2 Users 1 Month | $98.99 | per month |
| Mastermind 3 Users 1 Month | $146.99 | per month |
| Mastermind 4 Users 1 Month | $194.99 | per month |
| Mastermind 1 User 6 Months | $264.99 | per 6 months |
| Mastermind 1 User 12 Months | $499.99 | per year |
| Mastermind 2 Users 6 Months | $529.99 | per 6 months |
| Mastermind 3 Users 6 Months | $799.99 | per 6 months |
| Mastermind 2 Users 12 Months | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparrow free?

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

### Is Mastermind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sparrow or Mastermind?

Mastermind is rated higher. Sparrow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Mastermind averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Sparrow or Mastermind have ads?

Neither Sparrow nor Mastermind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sparrow or Mastermind?

Sparrow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mastermind every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sparrow was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mastermind on September 16, 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.*