Comparison

Spectral vs Mastermind

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

Head to head
About

Spectral

Crack daily color sequence puzzles in six guesses. Choose from four difficulty sizes, from quick mini-puzzles to challenging max-level sequences. Enjoy unlimited free play or unlock the full archive with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Daily color sequence puzzles
  • Four difficulty sizes
  • Wordle-style deduction
  • Mastermind logic
  • Streak and stats tracking
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • One-time purchase for unlimited play
Features
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Crack the color code in 6 guesses. New daily puzzles every day — now in four sizes. SIMPLE RULES: - Guess the hidden color sequence from 12 vibrant colors - Green = correct color, correct position - Yellow = correct color, wrong position - Red = not in the solution - Use Wordle-style deduction and Mastermin logic to solve it in 6 tries FOUR WAYS TO PLAY: - Mini: 3-color sequence. Fast, sharp, satisfying. - Lite: 4-color sequence. A focused daily challenge. - Classic: 5-color sequence. The original Spectral experience. - Max: 6-color sequence. For players who want a real test. FREE FOREVER: - All four daily puzzles — free, every day, for every player - One free-play puzzle per day — you pick the size - Track your streaks and stats - Game Center leaderboards and achievements across all game sizes - No ads, ever UNLOCK UNLIMITED AT ONE LOW PRICE: - Unlimited free-play puzzles in any size, any time - Full archive access — all four sizes, every past daily puzzle - One-time purchase, no subscription PERFECT FOR: - Fans of Wordle, Mastermind, and other logic puzzles - Quick mental breaks (2–5 minutes per puzzle) - Players who want more puzzle variety without more complexity - Testing your deduction skills at any difficulty level Clean design. Sharp logic. Four ways to master the spectrum. Privacy Policy: https://spectral.redfuryllc.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://spectral.redfuryllc.com/terms

About

Mastermind

Features
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The classic code-breaking game — reimagined. Mastermind: Code Break challenges your logic and deduction. Each game, a secret 4-color code is generated. You have 10 attempts to crack it. After every guess, hint pins guide your thinking — black for the right color in the right spot, white for the right color in the wrong spot. No luck. No timers on screen. Just pure deduction. TWO DIFFICULTY MODES Normal mode allows color repetition — the same color can appear more than once in the secret code, which dramatically increases the challenge. Easy mode guarantees each color appears at most once, perfect for new players or a quick game. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every game is recorded. Head to your stats screen to see your win rate, current and best win streak, your fastest solve time, your average number of guesses, and a full guess distribution chart — just like Wordle, but for colors. BUILT FOR DAILY PLAY Each game takes 2–5 minutes. The clean, distraction-free interface keeps you focused on the puzzle. No sign-in required. No internet connection needed. Your stats and settings are saved automatically between sessions. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • 6 colors, 4 positions, 10 guesses • Easy mode (no repeated colors) and Normal mode • Per-guess elapsed time display (can be hidden in Settings) • Win rate, streaks, best time, average guesses, guess distribution • Separate stats for Easy and Normal modes • Settings saved between sessions • 100% offline — no account needed • Accessible dark UI with high-contrast colors Download free and start cracking.

Screenshots

Spectral4 screens
Mastermind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mastermind at none against Spectral's 1. Mastermind also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Spectral sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mastermind asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectral ships an update weekly, Mastermind every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spectral versus Mastermind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectralMastermind
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Fury LLCFabio Dordetto de Abreu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spectral

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlimited$2.99
None

Mastermind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spectral free?
Spectral is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mastermind free?
Mastermind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spectral or Mastermind have ads?
Neither Spectral nor Mastermind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spectral or Mastermind?
Spectral ships an update weekly, and Mastermind every 11 days. Most recently, Spectral was updated on October 2, 2026 and Mastermind on September 30, 2026.

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