Comparison

Code Tower vs Mastermind

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

Head to head
About

Code Tower

Features
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Build the ultimate code tower in Code Tower, a physics-based arcade puzzler made for developers and casual gamers alike. - Tap to Drop: Release swinging code blocks and aim for pixel-perfect placement. - Dynamic Physics: Rope sway, wind, and gravity keep every drop unpredictable. - Stability System: Glowing feedback shows perfect, good, or risky placement. - Spectacular Collapses: Watch your tower crumble in slow-motion chain reactions. - Developer Aesthetic: Each block is a mini code editor with vibrant syntax highlighting. How high can you stack before your tower collapses? Datenschutzerklärung: https://ementio.com/de/data-protection Nutzungsbedingungen: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mastermind

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Mastermind – Can You Crack the Code? The classic code-breaking game Mastermind, now on your iPhone. Test your logic, memory and deduction – can you guess the secret color code before you run out of attempts? HOW TO PLAY After each guess you receive hints: ● Black peg = right color in the right position ○ White peg = right color, wrong position Use the clues wisely and crack the code as fast as you can! FEATURES • 4 difficulty levels – Easy, Medium, Classic, Hard • Classic mode – play without any time pressure • Timed mode – can you crack the code in 3 minutes? • Score & personal best – track your top results • Win statistics and games played counter • Accessible design – high-contrast colors with symbols for players with color vision deficiency DIFFICULTY LEVELS Easy – 4 colors, 4 positions, 12 guesses Medium – 5 colors, 4 positions, 10 guesses Classic – 6 colors, 4 positions, 10 guesses (Pro) Hard – 6 colors, 5 positions, 8 guesses (Pro) Mastermind is a great brain workout – perfect for commutes, breaks or any spare moment. Made with care by Colegio Solutions s.r.o.

Screenshots

Code Tower4 screens
Mastermind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Tower at none against Mastermind's 1. Mastermind's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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. Mastermind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Code Tower asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Tower ships an update monthly, Mastermind every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Code Tower versus Mastermind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode TowerMastermind
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmentio IT Solutions FlexCoColegio Solutions s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

Code Tower

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mastermind

One-time1
  • Mastermind Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Code Tower free?
Code Tower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mastermind free?
Mastermind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Code Tower or Mastermind have ads?
Neither Code Tower nor Mastermind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Tower or Mastermind?
Code Tower ships an update monthly, and Mastermind every 10 days. Most recently, Code Tower was updated on May 16, 2026 and Mastermind on September 20, 2026.

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