Comparison

Ancient Games vs Symbol Mind

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

Head to head
About

Ancient Games

Explore and play a collection of ancient board games brought back to life with modern app design. Enjoy offline and online play, collect customizable game pieces, and tackle fun challenges. Save progress across all games with cloud saves.

Highlights
  • Play multiple ancient games in one app
  • Offline and online multiplayer
  • AI, friend, and random player matches
  • Collectible game pieces and boards
  • Challenges with rule variants
  • Free cloud saves across games
Features
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/!\ If you play more than one of my Ancient Games, I suggest you delete the individual apps and install this one. It will allow you to play them all and save disk storage. /!\ -Languages : English, French, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Spanish, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Turkish. The past is full of fascinating games that haves been mostly forgotten. The Ancient Games collection aims to resurrect them as a meticulously crafted mix between what a player wants from an historical game and what he/she expects of a modern application. Features : -Play against the IA, friends and random players from around the world (Coming back soon) -Play Online & Offline. -Multiple collectibles : boards, game pieces, dice, nameplates, etc. -Challenges (Fun rule variants) -Free cloudsave across the collection : your progress in one game is available in all the others. -Much more features to come! Currently, the collection is comprised of four games : the Royal Game of Ur, Senet, XII Scripta and Puluc, but 40 games are in the works! You can see the roadmap here : https://trello.com/b/QYtOXwJi/ancient-games-roadmap Each game will be added to the Ancient Games app and will have its own individual app as well. The privacy policy has been updated in accordance to the latest data protection laws.

About

Symbol Mind

Engage in a captivating memory challenge using authentic ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Match symbol pairs against the clock across progressive levels, enhancing cognitive skills like memory and concentration. Enjoy an elegant design and adaptive gameplay for a unique brain-training experience.

Highlights
  • Authentic Egyptian Hieroglyphs
  • Special Power Cards
  • 8 Progressive Levels
  • Adaptive Gameplay
  • Cognitive Skill Enhancement
  • Adjustable Difficulty
Features
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Symbol Mind - Memory Challenge Test your memory with authentic ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs in this captivating brain training game! SymbolMind combines challenging memory-matching gameplay with the mystique of ancient civilization for a unique gaming experience. GAMEPLAY: Match pairs of authentic Egyptian symbols while racing against the clock. Remember positions, find matching pairs, and clear the board to advance. The faster you match, the higher your score! DISTINCTIVE FEATURES: - Authentic Egyptian Hieroglyphs - Play with real hieroglyphs from ancient texts - Special Power Cards - Bomb cards clear adjacent symbols, Magic cards reveal all symbols briefly - Bonus Cards - Collect orphaned symbols for extra points - 8 Progressive Levels - From beginner-friendly 3x4 grids to expert 8x8 challenges - Adaptive Gameplay - Optimized for all devices, from the latest iPhone to older models - Accessibility Features - Full support for reduced motion settings COGNITIVE BENEFITS: - Improve short-term memory and recall abilities - Enhance concentration and attention to detail - Develop pattern recognition skills - Boost visual processing speed - Strengthen strategic thinking FEATURES FOR ALL PLAYERS: - Elegant design with striking ancient Egyptian aesthetic - Adjustable difficulty to match your skill level - Performance mode for older devices - Vibration feedback and complementary sound effects - Ad-free experience available with one-time purchase Perfect for casual gamers, history enthusiasts, students, and anyone looking to improve memory while enjoying a calming yet engaging experience. Train your brain while exploring the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian symbols. Download SymbolMind now and embark on your memory journey through ancient Egypt!

Screenshots

Ancient Games3 screens
Symbol Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Symbol Mind at 5.0 against Ancient Games's 4.6. Symbol Mind also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Ancient Games's advantage is ratings volume (262 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Ancient Games sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Symbol Mind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Symbol Mind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ancient Games has 262 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Ancient Games's written reviews are positive against 100% of Symbol Mind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ancient Games ships an update every 3 weeks, Symbol Mind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ancient Games versus Symbol Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAncient GamesSymbol Mind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (262 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings262 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSullivan BousiniereKeiver Hernandez

Customer experience

Ancient Games

All ratings262 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative14.5%

Symbol Mind

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ancient Games

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Game freezes after match completion
  • Screen goes dark and becomes unresponsive post-game
  • Ad removal purchase only lasts one game
  • Paid ad removal still shows advertisements
  • Game continues playing after player wins
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  • Cannot make legal moves despite availability
  • XII Scripta piece stacking rules not enforced correctly
  • Purchased board content inaccessible due to subscription requirement
  • Report button links to Mail app instead of App Store
  • Text rendering issues making content hard to read
  • Online play frequently unavailable or non-functional

Requested features

10 requests
  • Two-player local multiplayer mode
  • Friends list and challenge system
  • Leaderboards and ranking system
  • Win/loss statistics and game history tracking
  • Ability to play offline while waiting for online opponents
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  • Permanent one-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • More ancient games added to collection
  • Harder difficulty levels beyond current maximum
  • Better XP progression for unlocking boards
  • Improved customer support contact options

Symbol Mind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ancient Games

Subscriptions1
  • AG+$3.991 Month
One-time9
  • Ancient Artifact$0.99
  • Purchase Game Edition2 variants$1.99
  • Dawn of Civilization DLC$2.99
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  • Purchase Game Edition$2.99
  • Skeleton Key$2.99
  • Ur Divine Edition$3.99
  • Purchase Game Edition$3.99
  • Purchase Game Edition$10.99
  • Royal Pass$12.99
1 purchases

Symbol Mind

One-time1
  • Ad-Free Experience$1.99

Questions

Is Ancient Games free?
Ancient Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Symbol Mind free?
Symbol Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ancient Games or Symbol Mind?
Symbol Mind is rated higher. Ancient Games averages 4.6 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while Symbol Mind averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ancient Games or Symbol Mind have ads?
Both Ancient Games and Symbol Mind show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ancient Games or Symbol Mind?
Ancient Games ships an update every 3 weeks, and Symbol Mind every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ancient Games was updated on September 19, 2026 and Symbol Mind on August 28, 2026.

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