Comparison

Akinator VIP vs 20 Questions · Mind Reader

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

Head to head
About

Akinator VIP

This app guesses characters, movies, animals, or objects you're thinking of by asking a series of questions. Challenge the genie, collect awards, and compete with other players on leaderboards. Keep track of your progress and achievements with a user account.

Highlights
  • Character guessing
  • Movie, animal, and object themes
  • Aki Awards collection
  • Leaderboards and rankings
  • Daily challenges
  • User account for achievements
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Akinator can read your mind just like magic and tell you what character you are thinking of, just by asking a few questions. Think of a real or fictional character and Akinator will try to guess who it is. Will you dare challenge the genie? And what about other themes like movies, animals…? ###NEW### ENJOY A NEW EXPERIENCE! Discover a redesigned genie with new emotions and fully animated. 3 ADDITIONAL THEMES BESIDES THE CHARACTERS Akinator is getting stronger and stronger... The genie has increased his knowledge, and now you have the opportunity to also challenge him on movies, animals and objects! Will you manage to defeat Akinator? GO IN SEARCH FOR AKI AWARDS The blue Genie invites you to think outside the box. As you know, he likes to guess characters and to take on difficult challenges. To do that, make him guess forgotten characters who have not been played for a very long time and you may win the best Aki Awards. BE THE BEST PLAYER Challenge the other players on the leaderboards to prove who the best is. You may write your name on the Last Super Awards board or on the Hall of Fame. KEEP ON GUESSING Each day, try to find the 5 mysterious characters and win some additional and specific Aki Awards. Complete the full Daily Challenge and earn the Gold Daily Challenge Aki Award, one of the most prestigious Aki Awards. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS Akinator lets you create your own user account. It will record the Aki Awards you've won and your Genizs' balance. They will follow you everywhere now, even if you change your mobile device. Main features: -17 languages (French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Italian, Chinese, Turkish, Korean, Hebrew, Polish, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Dutch) -Get 3 additional themes: Movies, Animals and Objects -Aki Awards Board to get an overview of your collection -Hall of Fame with both current and previous ranking -Last super awards for Black, Platinum and Gold Aki Awards -Daily Challenges Board -Add magic by proposing a photo or some questions -The sensitive content filter --------------------------- Follow Akinator on: Facebook @officialakinator Twitter @akinator_team Instagram @akinatorgenieapp --------------------------- Genie’s tips: -Akinator requires an Internet connection to use his magic lamp. Turn on Wifi or be sure to have a data plan. -Don’t forget to scroll down the list to find and select your language

About

20 Questions · Mind Reader

This app offers a futuristic twist on the classic 20 questions game. Select a category, think of a secret item, and answer yes/no questions to see if the AI can guess your thought within 20 questions. It's a fun, mentally stimulating experience that respects your privacy.

Highlights
  • AI-powered guessing
  • Classic 20 questions format
  • Multiple categories (animals, movies, sports)
  • Privacy-focused, no personal data collected
  • Visually stunning and mentally stimulating
Features
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"Mind Reader" is a futuristic twist on the classic game of 20 questions that will leave you astounded at its ability to guess what's on your mind! This game transports players into a world where technology meets telepathy, providing an experience that's both visually stunning and mentally stimulating. Here's how it works: Players start by selecting a category for their thoughts, choosing from options such as animals, sport, movies, and more. Once you've locked in your secret thought, "Mind Reader" springs into action, using its advanced algorithm to ask you a series of yes/no questions. Your task is simple - answer honestly and watch in amazement as the game narrows down the possibilities with each question. But that's not all! "Mind Reader" is designed to challenge itself and you, striving to guess your thought in 20 questions or less. With each playthrough, you'll be intrigued by its uncanny ability to get into your head, making every game a unique encounter with this digital psychic. Fun, interesting, and a little bit mysterious, "Mind Reader" promises an engaging experience without compromising your privacy. We understand the importance of keeping your thoughts to yourself, which is why we guarantee that no personal information regarding players is ever collected. This game is purely for entertainment, allowing you to dive into a world of guesswork and wonder without any strings attached. So, are you ready to test the limits of "Mind Reader"? Can it really figure out what you're thinking, or will you be the one to stump the system? There's only one way to find out. Join us in this futuristic journey of mind games, where your thoughts become the playground for the ultimate guessing game! · Privacy policy https://novasoftapps.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/17794494778397-Privacy-policy · Terms of use https://novasoftapps.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/17794676410141-Terms-and-conditions · Subscriptions Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.

Screenshots

Akinator VIP4 screens
20 Questions · Mind Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 20 Questions · Mind Reader at Free against Akinator VIP's $3.99. Akinator VIP's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 30%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

20 Questions · Mind Reader is free to download; Akinator VIP costs $3.99 up front. Akinator VIP sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and 20 Questions · Mind Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Akinator VIP holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Akinator VIP has 3.8K ratings behind it against 399, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Akinator VIP's written reviews are positive against 30% of 20 Questions · Mind Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Akinator VIP ships an update every 4 weeks, 20 Questions · Mind Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Akinator VIP versus 20 Questions · Mind Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAkinator VIP20 Questions · Mind Reader
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (3.8K ratings) — better4.2 (399 ratings)
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews — better29.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better399
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#25 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB169 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperElokenceNeagu Robert PFA

Customer experience

Akinator VIP

All ratings3,847 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews485 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative30.1%

20 Questions · Mind Reader

All ratings399 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive29.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative63.6%

User reviews

Akinator VIP

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Impressive guessing abilities
  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 🎉 Great for passing time
  • 🧠 Challenges the mind

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
  • ⚠️ Unfair 'cheating' detection system
  • 🤔 Repetitive and illogical questions
  • 🙄 Inability to guess obscure characters

20 Questions · Mind Reader

From 399 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay concept
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • ⚡ Works well most of the time
  • 💰 Affordable energy pricing (when purchased)

Room to improve

  • 💸 Aggressive monetization model - pay-to-play after 3 free games
  • 🧠 Poor AI performance - fails to guess common objects
  • ⚠️ Charges energy even when AI fails to guess
  • 🔄 No energy refresh or ad-based alternative
  • ❌ Requires subscription instead of one-time purchase

Bugs and requests

Akinator VIP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and loading issues
  • Incorrect character guesses
  • Inconsistent award tracking
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more character categories (e.g. video games, books)
  • Improve the question-asking algorithm
  • Allow users to add new characters to the database
  • Provide an option to disable the 'My World' feature

20 Questions · Mind Reader

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App goes blank and becomes unplayable
  • AI fails to guess common objects (Mickey Mouse, Hot Dog)
  • AI lists categories instead of specific items in Animals category
  • AI ignores hints provided by users
  • Energy depletes on game restarts
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  • Asks excessive questions beyond 20-question limit

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ad-supported free play option
  • One-time purchase instead of subscription
  • Energy refresh system over time
  • Images to accompany answers
  • User-submitted answers when AI cannot guess
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  • Traditional mode where user guesses instead of AI

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Akinator VIP

One-time9
  • Pack 10 credits2 variants$0.99
  • Pack 15 credits$0.99
  • 11,250 Geniz$0.99
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  • Pack 15 credits$1.99
  • 30,000 Geniz (7,500 FREE)$1.99
  • 50,000 Geniz (16,250 FREE)$2.99
  • 80,000 Geniz (35,000 FREE)$3.99
  • 115,000 Geniz (58,750 FREE)$4.99
  • Pack 65 credits$5.99
6 purchases

20 Questions · Mind Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time4
  • 100$0.99
  • 250$1.99
  • 500$2.99
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  • 1000$4.99

Questions

Is Akinator VIP free?
Akinator VIP costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is 20 Questions · Mind Reader free?
20 Questions · Mind Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Akinator VIP or 20 Questions · Mind Reader?
Akinator VIP is rated higher. Akinator VIP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while 20 Questions · Mind Reader averages 4.2 from 399 ratings.
Do Akinator VIP or 20 Questions · Mind Reader have ads?
Neither Akinator VIP nor 20 Questions · Mind Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Akinator VIP or 20 Questions · Mind Reader?
Akinator VIP ships an update every 4 weeks, and 20 Questions · Mind Reader monthly. Most recently, Akinator VIP was updated on September 23, 2026 and 20 Questions · Mind Reader on September 25, 2026.

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