Comparison

MasterMind vs OUTSMART

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

Head to head
About

MasterMind

Features
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MasterMind is the classic code-breaking game reimagined for the digital age! Challenge your logic, strategy, and deduction skills as you attempt to crack the secret code in as few attempts as possible. Features: - Simple and intuitive gameplay. - Multiple difficulty levels to suit all skill levels. - Beautiful and clean interface for a smooth gaming experience. - Play anytime, anywhere – no internet required! Whether you're a seasoned MasterMind player or new to the game, this app offers endless hours of brain-teasing fun. Download now and become the ultimate code breaker!

About

OUTSMART

A pure logic game where players must find the perfect move to outsmart an AI. With simple rules and brutal depth, test your strategic thinking across various challenging modes.

Highlights
  • Pure logic gameplay
  • AI opponent
  • Multiple game modes
  • Daily challenges
  • Global leaderboards
  • Progression system
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Most people lose. Think you can beat the AI? Every day, people around the world face the same challenge. Your objective is simple: Force the AI to take the last stick. Easy to learn. Difficult to master. Every board has a perfect solution. The question is whether you can find it before the AI. If you enjoy strategy games, logic games, brain games, and puzzles that reward thinking instead of luck, OUTSMART was built for you. HOW TO PLAY Pick a row. Remove any number of sticks. The player forced to take the last stick loses. Simple rules. Brutal depth. WHY PEOPLE LOSE Most people think one move ahead. The AI thinks to the end. Every position has a winning path — find it, or lose. GAME MODES 1) TRAP — Learn the fundamentals and discover the winning patterns. 2) NO MERCY — The AI punishes every mistake. One wrong move and it's over. 3) CHAOS — Every board is randomized. No patterns. Pure logic every time. 4) DAILY CHALLENGE — One board. One challenge. The same for every player worldwide. Compare your score with players around the world and come back every day for a brand-new challenge. PROGRESSION Earn points on every win. Build streaks. Climb from ROOKIE to LEGENDARY. Compete globally and prove you belong at the top. FREE TO PLAY OUTSMART is free to download and play. No account required. Optional in-app purchases available. OUTSMART ELITE Upgrade to Elite and play without limits. Remove ads, unlock unlimited hints, get 5 daily challenge attempts, earn 25% more points, and protect your streak from ever resetting. Available as a monthly ($1.99/mo) or annual ($14.99/yr) subscription. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MasterMind1 screens
OUTSMART4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MasterMind at none against OUTSMART's 10. MasterMind also leads on ads (none vs shown). OUTSMART's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. OUTSMART sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MasterMind asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MasterMind ships an update every 5 days, OUTSMART every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MasterMind versus OUTSMART: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterMindOUTSMART
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli MiriTowson International Limited

In-app purchases

None

MasterMind

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

OUTSMART

Subscriptions2
  • OUTSMART Elite$1.991 Month
  • OUTSMART Elite Annual$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • Go Second — 1 Use$0.99
  • Daily Retry$0.99
  • Streak Restore$0.99
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  • Neon Theme$1.99
  • Gold Theme$1.99
  • Go Second — 5 Uses$3.99
  • Go Second — 20 Uses$9.99
  • 100 Hints$14.99

Questions

Is MasterMind free?
MasterMind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OUTSMART free?
OUTSMART is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MasterMind or OUTSMART have ads?
OUTSMART shows ads; MasterMind does not.
Which is updated more often, MasterMind or OUTSMART?
MasterMind ships an update every 5 days, and OUTSMART every 3 days. Most recently, MasterMind was updated on October 24, 2026 and OUTSMART on October 6, 2026.

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