# Mindset GO! vs Puzzmo

Mindset GO! and Puzzmo both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Mindset GO!'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Puzzmo's. Mindset GO! also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Puzzmo's advantage is chart position (#136 vs unranked) and ratings volume (156 vs 41). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindset GO! sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Mindset GO! against 3.8 for Puzzmo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 156 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Mindset GO!'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Puzzmo's.

Mindset GO! ships an update every 9 days, Puzzmo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindset GO! | Puzzmo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindset-go/id6478108983/reviews) | [3.8 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 45.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 128 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magicave Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658756530) | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindset GO!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindset-go/id6478108983)

Engage in daily logic puzzles and weekly challenges to sharpen your mind. This free-to-play game uses observation and reasoning to help you sort shapes, develop mental abilities, and strengthen logical thinking. It's an educational brain trainer suitable for quick offline sessions or consistent practice.

**Highlights:** Daily brainteasers, Weekly challenge events, Shape sorting puzzles, Offline play, Share challenges with friends, Unlock bonus Shape Sets, Earn badges

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Tokens Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Red Boost Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Token-free Play 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hints Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hints Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Token-free play | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging but accessible puzzles
- 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive token system to play levels
- 🤔 Multiple valid solutions not accepted
- 🕰️ Inability to earn tokens consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent acceptance of valid solutions
- Greyed out tokens/hints after completing levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn tokens over time without daily puzzles
- Free play mode without token restrictions
- More hints or feedback for failed solutions


### Puzzmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Discover a universe of daily puzzles with original games and modern classics. Enjoy word puzzles, strategy games, and crosswords with helpful hints. It's a free and engaging way to challenge your mind.

**Highlights:** Daily original puzzles, Classic puzzle games, Word puzzles, Strategy games, Crosswords with hints, Memory and matching games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzmo Plus (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Puzzmo Plus | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 🎮 Variety of classic games
- 👍 High-quality puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Suboptimal UI/UX
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crossword clues not locking in correctly
- Transitions between games could be smoother

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume games from where left off
- Numerical order for crossword clues
- Remove subscription, keep account option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindset GO! free?

Mindset GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mindset GO! or Puzzmo?

Mindset GO! and Puzzmo are both rated 3.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 41 and 156 ratings respectively.

### Do Mindset GO! or Puzzmo have ads?

Both Mindset GO! and Puzzmo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mindset GO! or Puzzmo?

Mindset GO! ships an update every 9 days, and Puzzmo fortnightly. Most recently, Mindset GO! was updated on September 20, 2026 and Puzzmo on September 22, 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.*