# Mastermind vs Pickleheads

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pickleheads at 11K against Mastermind's 12. Mastermind's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mastermind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and Pickleheads sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pickleheads holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pickleheads has 11K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Mastermind's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pickleheads's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mastermind ships an update fortnightly, Pickleheads every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mastermind | Pickleheads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastermind-brain-training/id6444704782/reviews) | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleheads-play-pickleball/id6448714446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1022 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mastermind Sports LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656253503) | [Dink Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685792209) |

## What reviewers say

### Mastermind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastermind-brain-training/id6444704782)

Enhance cognitive skills like focus, memory, and reaction time with advanced brain training exercises. Improve decision-making, visual processing, and hand-eye coordination for better performance in daily life and high-pressure situations.

**Highlights:** Memory & Recognition Training, Decision Making Improvement, Rhythm & Timing Enhancement, Response Inhibition Control, Visual Processing Sharpening, Focus and Attention Training, Hand-Eye Coordination Boost

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mastermind 1 User 1 Month | $49.99 | per month |
| Mastermind 2 Users 1 Month | $98.99 | per month |
| Mastermind 3 Users 1 Month | $146.99 | per month |
| Mastermind 4 Users 1 Month | $194.99 | per month |
| Mastermind 1 User 6 Months | $264.99 | per 6 months |
| Mastermind 1 User 12 Months | $499.99 | per year |
| Mastermind 2 Users 6 Months | $529.99 | per 6 months |
| Mastermind 3 Users 6 Months | $799.99 | per 6 months |
| Mastermind 2 Users 12 Months | $999.99 | per year |


### Pickleheads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleheads-play-pickleball/id6448714446)

Discover pickleball courts, find games tailored to your skill level, and connect with local players. Organize matches effortlessly, manage sign-ups, and access guides to improve your game.

**Highlights:** Find courts near you, Discover nearby games, Join local pickleball groups, Organize games effortlessly, Manage player lists and waitlists, Access game improvement guides

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pickleheads Plus - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pickleheads Plus - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pickleheads Pro - Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pickleheads Ultra - Monthly | $74.99 | per month |
| Pickleheads Pro - Yearly | $249.99 | per year |
| Pickleheads Ultra - Yearly | $749.99 | per year |
| Round Robin | $5.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to organize Round Robin tournaments
- 🚀 Helpful for finding pickleball courts and sessions while traveling
- 👍 User-friendly interface and great UX
- 👍 Useful for beginners and experienced players alike
- 👍 Effective for coordinating and managing pickleball groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with adding courts or players to the app
- 🤔 Not enough users in some areas to fully utilize the app

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Unable to add mobile number to account

**Requested features**

- Export Round Robin tournament data to Excel
- Ability to add courts not already in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mastermind free?

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

### Is Pickleheads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mastermind or Pickleheads?

Pickleheads is rated higher. Mastermind averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Pickleheads averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do Mastermind or Pickleheads have ads?

Neither Mastermind nor Pickleheads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mastermind or Pickleheads?

Mastermind ships an update fortnightly, and Pickleheads every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mastermind was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pickleheads on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*