Comparison

PatternCrack vs Mastermind

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

Head to head
About

PatternCrack

Test your logic by cracking a secret color code. Get feedback on your guesses with colored pegs indicating correct colors and positions. Offers adjustable difficulty, daily challenges, and streak tracking.

Highlights
  • Adjustable code length
  • Multiple color options
  • Limited or unlimited attempts
  • Daily Challenge mode
  • Streak tracking and statistics
  • Game history with replay
  • iCloud sync
Features
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How sharp is your logic? In PatternCrack you crack a secret color code. After each guess you get feedback: black pegs mean right color in the right spot, white pegs mean right color in the wrong spot. Features: • Adjustable code length (3–6 pegs) • 4 to 8 different colors • 6 to 15 attempts or unlimited • Duplicates on or off • Daily Challenge — everyone gets the same code, one attempt • Streak tracking and statistics • Game history with detailed replay • iCloud sync across devices • Tutorial with visual examples • Dark Mode support • Accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, color-blind symbols, Reduce Motion Inspired by the classic board game.

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

PatternCrack3 screens
Mastermind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mastermind at Free against PatternCrack's $0.99. On update cadence, ads, 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

Mastermind is free to download; PatternCrack costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatternCrack ships an update fortnightly, Mastermind every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PatternCrack versus Mastermind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternCrackMastermind
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian PetersFabio Dordetto de Abreu

In-app purchases

None

PatternCrack

No in-app purchases

None

Mastermind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PatternCrack free?
PatternCrack costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mastermind free?
Mastermind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PatternCrack or Mastermind have ads?
Neither PatternCrack nor Mastermind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PatternCrack or Mastermind?
PatternCrack ships an update fortnightly, and Mastermind every 11 days. Most recently, PatternCrack was updated on October 7, 2026 and Mastermind on September 30, 2026.

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