# Linguicity vs The Mind Crime

The clearest difference is rating: Linguicity at 5.0 against The Mind Crime's 3.0. Linguicity also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). The Mind Crime's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linguicity sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and The Mind Crime sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Linguicity holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linguicity has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linguicity | The Mind Crime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linguicity/id1550485033/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mind-crime/id6504922497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 447 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Carder Starr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550485035) | [CARBON ATOMIC GROUP LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697431816) |

## What reviewers say

### Linguicity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linguicity/id1550485033)

Engage your mind with a unique multilingual word game. Improve language skills and expand vocabulary by forming words on a board, with a twist: "Change Language" squares can alter the game's linguistic focus. Compete solo or with others and climb the monthly leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Play in multiple languages, Improve vocabulary and language skills, Solo or multiplayer modes, Customizable game language selection, Monthly leaderboard rankings, Unique 'Change Language' game mechanic

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linguicity Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 750 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### The Mind Crime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mind-crime/id6504922497)

Engage in a fully interactive murder mystery adventure. Hunt for clues, gather evidence, and use your detective skills to solve a variety of criminal cases. Explore crime scenes, find hidden objects, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth.

**Highlights:** Engaging murder mysteries, Find hidden differences, Interactive crime scenes, Hidden object gameplay, Puzzle elements, Variety of criminal cases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| I need my magnifier_2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Task Reward ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Booster *12 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lab Unlock Solt | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitial & Task ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Permanent unlock removal slot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitials permanent | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VVIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| No interstitial task ad always | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linguicity free?

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

### Is The Mind Crime free?

The Mind Crime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Linguicity or The Mind Crime?

Linguicity is rated higher. Linguicity averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while The Mind Crime averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Linguicity or The Mind Crime have ads?

The Mind Crime shows ads; Linguicity does not.

### Which is updated more often, Linguicity or The Mind Crime?

Linguicity ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Mind Crime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Linguicity was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Mind Crime on October 30, 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.*