Comparison

Mind the Code vs Colonist.io

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

Head to head
About

Mind the Code

Features
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The Mind the Code objective is to decipher a colored code generated automatically. After each attempt, it is indicated how many colors are correct in color and position and how many are correct in color but not in position. In Mind the Code you can play in different difficulties in finding an adequate level, the game is suitable for both beginners and experts. Mind the Code levels are: - Very easy: the code composed of 4 figures is formed by combining 4 colors. You have 10 attempts to solve it. - Easy: The code composed of 4 figures is formed by combining 6 colors. You have 10 attempts to solve it. - Moderate: The code composed of 8 figures is formed by combining 8 colors. You have 10 attempts to solve it. - Hard: The code composed of 6 figures is formed by combining 8 colors. You have 12 attempts to solve it. - Extreme: the code composed of 8 figures is formed by combining 10 colors. You have 12 attempts to solve it.

About

Colonist.io

Engage in a competitive multiplayer strategy game where you build settlements and expand your territory. Master simple rules with deep gameplay through strategy, planning, and negotiation. Compete against friends, bots, or climb leaderboards in ranked modes.

Highlights
  • Build settlements
  • Expand territory
  • Multiplayer competition
  • Strategy and negotiation
  • Ranked leaderboards
  • Custom maps and expansions
  • Player customization
Currently charting
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Colonist is an exciting multiplayer game. You take on the role of a Colonist by building settlements and expanding your territory while competing with opponents trying to do the same. Colonist combines extremely simple rules with tremendously deep gameplay. Use strategy, planning, and cunning negotiation to win. You can train against bots, play with friends online, and even compete in our ranked modes for a spot on the leaderboards! We also offer a variety of fun custom maps to play on in addition to traditional expansions which add elements like ships and barbarians to the game. You can even play with more than 4 friends with our 5-6 and 7-8 player expansions. In the store, you will find a wide array of custom colors and avatars that allow you to personalize your profile and show off. Pick a unique color and avatar combination to instill fear in your opponents!

Screenshots

Mind the Code4 screens
Colonist.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Colonist.io at every 2 months against Mind the Code's every 7 months. Colonist.io also leads on chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mind the Code ships an update every 7 months, Colonist.io every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Mind the Code versus Colonist.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMind the CodeColonist.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—22.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
Best chart rank—#172 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJoan Carles Cayro BaronatColonist

Bugs and requests

Mind the Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Colonist.io

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Dice rolls are predictable and favor certain players
  • Frequent crashes and disconnects during games
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • UI elements not scaling properly on smaller screens
  • Inability to rejoin games after disconnects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve dice algorithm to be more random
  • Add offline/single-player mode
  • Improve UI and user experience
  • Provide more customization options
  • Improve stability and reduce crashes

In-app purchases

None

Mind the Code

No in-app purchases

None

Colonist.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mind the Code free?
Mind the Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Colonist.io free?
Colonist.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mind the Code or Colonist.io have ads?
Both Mind the Code and Colonist.io show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mind the Code or Colonist.io?
Mind the Code ships an update every 7 months, and Colonist.io every 2 months. Most recently, Mind the Code was updated on October 5, 2026 and Colonist.io on October 15, 2026.

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