Comparison

Spades vs Mind Heist

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

Head to head
About

Spades

Experience the classic card game with modern twists and exciting game modes. Enjoy stunning graphics, intuitive gameplay, and helpful features like hints and undos. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned players looking for a mobile challenge.

Highlights
  • Classic card game gameplay
  • Modern twists and game modes
  • Stunning graphics and animations
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Unlimited hints and undos
  • Auto-save progress
Features
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Join the Ultimate Card Playing Community and Experience Spades Like Never Before! Step into the world of Spades! Spades offers an unparalleled experience, bringing you the classic card game with modern twists and exciting game modes. Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, there's something for everyone! Amazing Graphics and Smooth Gameplay Enjoy stunning graphics and crisp card animations that make classic card games a visual treat. Our intuitive interface and seamless gameplay ensure you have the best Spades experience on your mobile device. Each playing cards deck has been beautifully designed to give you the best experience possible Features Difficulty Levels: Choose from various difficulty settings to match your expertise. Thrilling classic card games for every mood Unlimited Hints and Undos: Learn and perfect your game with helpful hints and the ability to undo moves. The ultimate way to become one of our Spades masters. Auto-Save: Never lose your progress with our auto-save feature, ensuring you can pick up right where you left off. Why Wait? Join the Spades Revolution Now! Playing cards has been reinvented with Spades. Whether you're here to relax and enjoy a casual game or to compete and become one of our Spades masters, our app has it all. Play Spades your way and elevate your card game experience!

About

Mind Heist

A stylish memory puzzle game where players memorize card positions and symbols to break into virtual vaults. Each level increases in difficulty, testing focus, speed, and strategy under pressure.

Highlights
  • Memorization-based gameplay
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Progression-based unlocks
  • Time-based challenges
  • Symbol recognition
Features
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Crack the Pattern and Execute the Heist Mind Heist: Cipher Deck is a fast-paced memory puzzle game where every round feels like breaking into a high-security system. Study the cards. Memorize the layout. Then act fast. Once the deck locks, it’s all on you. HOW IT WORKS • Memorize symbols and positions • Match patterns from memory • Beat the timer before the system locks you out • One mistake can cost the entire run WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • Fast, addictive gameplay • Sharpens memory and focus • Increasing difficulty that keeps you locked in • Designed for quick sessions or deep runs UPCOMING FEATURES • Global leaderboards • Daily challenges • Competitive modes • New environments and themes CAN YOU COMPLETE THE HEIST? Download now and put your memory to the test. How to play - Scan the symbol cards during the preview phase - Remember where the target symbols are hidden - After the cards flip down, uncover the correct matches - Correct picks stay revealed - Wrong picks cost time, raise alert, or set you back - Clear the board to complete the phase and continue the heist Features - Fast, satisfying memorization-based gameplay - Increasing difficulty across phases - Progression-based unlocks Whether you play for a quick session or chase a flawless run, Mind Heist: Cipher Deck delivers tense, rewarding gameplay built around memory, recognition, and high-pressure decision-making. Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.appsondemand.net/privacy

Screenshots

Spades4 screens
Mind Heist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mind Heist at 100% against Spades's 52%. Mind Heist also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). Spades's advantage is ratings volume (105K vs 5) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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. Spades sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mind Heist sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mind Heist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spades has 105K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Spades's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mind Heist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spades ships an update every 5 weeks, Mind Heist every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Spades versus Mind Heist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpadesMind Heist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (105K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings105K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB159 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTripledot StudiosApps on Demand LLC

Customer experience

Spades

All ratings100,693 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews583 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative37.9%

Mind Heist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Spades

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads that never go away
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to play against live opponents
  • Ability to customize the game settings
  • Improved performance and stability

Mind Heist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Spades

One-time10
  • Package 3.99$3.99
  • Package 4.99$4.99
  • Package 5.99$5.99
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  • Package 6.99$6.99
  • Package 7.99$7.99
  • Package 8.99$8.99
  • Package 14.99$14.99
  • Package 29.99$29.99
  • Package 49.99$49.99
  • Package 99.99$99.99
10 purchases

Mind Heist

One-time10
  • Tool Pack Starter$1.99
  • Tiny Credit Pack$1.99
  • Crew Starter Bundle$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Medium Credit Pack$3.99
  • Large Credit Pack$4.99
  • Tool Pack Pro$4.99
  • Heist Tools Bundle$4.99
  • Vault Breaker Bundle$6.99
  • XL Credit Pack$6.99
  • XXL Credit Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Spades free?
Spades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mind Heist free?
Mind Heist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spades or Mind Heist?
Mind Heist is rated higher. Spades averages 4.8 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while Mind Heist averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Spades or Mind Heist have ads?
Spades shows ads; Mind Heist does not.
Which is updated more often, Spades or Mind Heist?
Spades ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mind Heist every 6 days. Most recently, Spades was updated on October 28, 2026 and Mind Heist on October 15, 2026.

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