# GuessBot vs 20 Questions · Mind Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GuessBot at 79% against 20 Questions · Mind Reader's 30%. GuessBot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). 20 Questions · Mind Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (399 vs 42). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 20 Questions · Mind Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. GuessBot asks for nothing beyond the download.

GuessBot holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 20 Questions · Mind Reader has 399 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of GuessBot's written reviews are positive against 30% of 20 Questions · Mind Reader's.

GuessBot ships an update fortnightly, 20 Questions · Mind Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GuessBot | 20 Questions · Mind Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guessbot-ai-mind-reader/id6463945436/reviews)** | [4.2 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-questions-mind-reader/id6477538210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **399** |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 29.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vaibhav Pandya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705289089) | [Neagu Robert PFA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445555542) |

## What reviewers say

### GuessBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guessbot-ai-mind-reader/id6463945436)

This entertainment app uses AI to guess names or cities you are thinking of. Challenge friends or play solo by answering yes/no questions truthfully. It's a fun party game that puts your honesty and the AI's guessing power to the test.

**Highlights:** AI mind reading, Guess names and cities, Party game, Truthful answering required, Classic 20 Questions variation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 20 Questions · Mind Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-questions-mind-reader/id6477538210)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GuessBot free?

GuessBot is free to download, with no 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, GuessBot or 20 Questions · Mind Reader?

GuessBot is rated higher. GuessBot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while 20 Questions · Mind Reader averages 4.2 from 399 ratings.

### Do GuessBot or 20 Questions · Mind Reader have ads?

GuessBot shows ads; 20 Questions · Mind Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, GuessBot or 20 Questions · Mind Reader?

GuessBot ships an update fortnightly, and 20 Questions · Mind Reader monthly. Most recently, GuessBot was updated on August 27, 2026 and 20 Questions · Mind Reader on September 25, 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.*
