# Mind the Code vs Matchstick Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mind the Code at none against Matchstick Plus's 4. Matchstick Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Matchstick Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Mind the Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mind the Code ships an update every 7 months, Matchstick Plus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mind the Code | Matchstick Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 86 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joan Carles Cayro Baronat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050581673) | [Mahmut Bedir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537828159) |

## What reviewers say

### Mind the Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-the-code/id6443879402)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Matchstick Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchstick-plus/id6751974481)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Forever | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mind the Code free?

Mind the Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Matchstick Plus free?

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

### Do Mind the Code or Matchstick Plus have ads?

Both Mind the Code and Matchstick Plus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mind the Code or Matchstick Plus?

Mind the Code ships an update every 7 months, and Matchstick Plus every 3 days. Most recently, Mind the Code was updated on September 15, 2026 and Matchstick Plus on September 6, 2026.

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