Comparison

Mastermind vs Dot Path

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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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.

About

Dot Path

Features
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Memorize the path, redraw it, and challenge your visual recall. Train your concentration, improve your memory, and complete increasingly difficult puzzles.

Screenshots

Mastermind4 screens
Dot Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dot Path at every 2 days against Mastermind's every 11 days. Dot Path also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mastermind ships an update every 11 days, Dot Path every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Mastermind versus Dot Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMastermindDot Path
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabio Dordetto de AbreuOnur Acikelli

In-app purchases

None

Mastermind

No in-app purchases

None

Dot Path

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mastermind free?
Mastermind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dot Path free?
Dot Path is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mastermind or Dot Path have ads?
Neither Mastermind nor Dot Path shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mastermind or Dot Path?
Mastermind ships an update every 11 days, and Dot Path every 2 days. Most recently, Mastermind was updated on September 30, 2026 and Dot Path on October 5, 2026.

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