Comparison

cardinal. vs Mythic Mischief

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

Head to head
About

cardinal.

Engage in a minimalistic logic puzzle game where you deduce a secret solution using sixteen cards and clues. Enjoy procedurally generated boards for endless play and compete globally in daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Minimalistic logic puzzles
  • Deduce secret solutions
  • Procedurally generated boards
  • Endless regular mode
  • Daily global competitions
  • 16 logic cards
Features
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Minimalistic yet challenging, CARDINAL gives you sixteen different cards and clues in which you must figure out the secret solution! Begin with the cardinal rule you can then continue to creatively deduce the solution from there! An endless amount of procedurally generated boards waits for you in regular mode. And when you feel ready, test yourself in the daily competition alongside players from all over the globe.

About

Mythic Mischief

Engage in a 1v1 abstract strategy game where you select unique factions with evolving abilities. Outmaneuver opponents by manipulating the board and characters, setting traps to guide them towards a relentless guardian. This game offers a dynamic blend of strategy, thematic gameplay, and competitive tactics.

Highlights
  • 1v1 strategy gameplay
  • Eleven unique factions
  • Evolving character abilities
  • Board and character manipulation
  • Trap setting mechanics
  • Thematic gameplay
Features
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Step into the world of Mythic Mischief, a thrilling 1v1 strategy game from the creators of board games Veiled Fate, Fractured Sky, and Moonrakers. Choose from eleven unique factions of mythic students, each with their own set of powerful abilities that grow stronger as you play. Outsmart your opponents by manipulating the board and characters, setting clever traps to guide them into the path of the relentless Tomekeeper. Whether you're a fan of strategic puzzles, thematic gameplay, or a fresh take on chess-like tactics, Mythic Mischief delivers a dynamic experience that keeps you thinking every turn. The game is a perfect blend of strategy, fun, and competitive play, challenging you to outwit your opponent with every move. Download now and prove your mastery in the ultimate battle of wits!

Screenshots

cardinal.3 screens
Mythic Mischief4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: cardinal. at none against Mythic Mischief's 18. cardinal. also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mythic Mischief sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. cardinal. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

cardinal. holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of cardinal.'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Mythic Mischief's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

cardinal. ships an update every 3 days, Mythic Mischief fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
cardinal. versus Mythic Mischief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametercardinal.Mythic Mischief
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better4.6 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews87.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1437 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB207 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPerfect Hat Games LLCIV Studio

Customer experience

cardinal.

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Mythic Mischief

All ratings37 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%

In-app purchases

None

cardinal.

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

Mythic Mischief

One-time18
  • Groundskeeper$0.99
  • 1st MR Avatars Pack$0.99
  • 1st VF Avatars Pack$0.99
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  • 1st FS Avatars Pack$0.99
  • Gargoyles$1.99
  • Zombies$1.99
  • Witches$1.99
  • Vampires$1.99
  • Frankenstein's Monsters$1.99
  • Fairies$1.99
  • Wizards$1.99
  • Ghosts$1.99
  • Trolls$1.99
  • Werewolves$1.99
  • Gnomes$1.99
  • Hedge Maze & Groundskeeper$1.99
  • Hedge Maze$2.99
  • All Factions Bundle$14.99

Questions

Is cardinal. free?
cardinal. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mythic Mischief free?
Mythic Mischief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, cardinal. or Mythic Mischief?
cardinal. is rated higher. cardinal. averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Mythic Mischief averages 4.6 from 37 ratings.
Do cardinal. or Mythic Mischief have ads?
Neither cardinal. nor Mythic Mischief shows ads.
Which is updated more often, cardinal. or Mythic Mischief?
cardinal. ships an update every 3 days, and Mythic Mischief fortnightly. Most recently, cardinal. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mythic Mischief on October 24, 2026.

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