Comparison

Mind Puzzle vs Cross Clues

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

Head to head
About

Mind Puzzle

A relaxing puzzle game where players slide rows to align pieces and reveal hidden codes. Solve logic puzzles by matching patterns and uncovering the correct answer to complete each level and train your brain.

Highlights
  • Slide rows to align pieces
  • Reveal hidden codes
  • Solve logic puzzles
  • Brain training levels
  • Relaxing visuals
  • Unique gameplay
Features
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Mind Puzzle: Hidden Code is a relaxing puzzle game where you slide rows to align pieces and reveal hidden codes. Complete each image by moving rows left and right. When the patterns align correctly, a hidden code will appear. Find the correct answer to solve the puzzle and complete the level. How to Play - Slide rows to align pieces - Reveal the hidden code - Choose the correct answer - Complete relaxing logic puzzles Features - Simple and satisfying controls - Unique hidden code gameplay - Fun mind and logic puzzles - Challenging brain training levels - Clean and relaxing visuals Train your brain, solve clever puzzles, and uncover every hidden code. --- NOTE: Mind Puzzle: Hidden Code is free to download and play, but it contains optional in-app purchases to remove advertisements or get extra hints to solve puzzles. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fDmZ1TlTTNO4MkiyX5d9gtBLR-tOgWX353P2JDbXuL8/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.9u60vkybbtrc

About

Cross Clues

Engage your mind with a grid-based deduction puzzle. Analyze clues, uncover relationships between elements, and solve logic grids step-by-step. Discover unique mechanics and watch your progress unfold with satisfying visual feedback.

Highlights
  • Grid-based deduction puzzles
  • Analyze clue cards
  • Connect people, objects, locations, attributes
  • Unlock new mechanics
  • Offline play
  • Daily rewards
Features
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Ready for a fresh logic challenge?
Cross Clues is a unique grid-based deduction puzzle where every clue brings you closer to the solution. Read clue cards, analyze relationships, and uncover the correct connections between people, objects, locations, and attributes. Each level challenges your observation and reasoning skills as you complete the logic grid step by step. How It Works • Solve Logic Grids: Fill in the grid by connecting clues with the correct answers. Use deduction to determine relationships across different categories. • Follow the Clues: Each clue provides important information. Combine multiple clues, verify your ideas, and unlock your path to the solution. • Tap to Solve: Select possible answers for each cell and let the game instantly check your choices. Correct deductions move you forward, while mistakes add an extra challenge. • Discover Unique Mechanics: Explore linked cells, multi-answer cells, and locked cells that create deeper layers of logic. • Watch Your Progress Grow: As you solve puzzles, illustrations on the grid come to life with new details and visual feedback. Features • Hundreds of handcrafted logic puzzles with a smooth difficulty curve for both beginners and experienced players.
 • Clean and elegant design that keeps your focus on solving.
• Satisfying animations and sound effects that make every deduction rewarding.
 • Play offline anytime and enjoy a relaxing brain workout anywhere.
 • Unlock themes, collect power-ups, complete daily rewards, and explore more features as you progress. Cross Clues is more than filling in a grid. It is a relaxing exercise in logic, observation, and deduction. Start your puzzle-solving journey today!

Screenshots

Mind Puzzle4 screens
Cross Clues4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cross Clues at 50% against Mind Puzzle's 3%. Cross Clues also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (531 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Mind Puzzle sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Cross Clues sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cross Clues holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Clues has 531 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of Mind Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cross Clues's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mind Puzzle ships an update every 10 days, Cross Clues weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mind Puzzle versus Cross Clues: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMind PuzzleCross Clues
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (18 ratings)4.9 (531 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18531 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB431 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThuy OnLE TECH CO.,LIMITED

Customer experience

Mind Puzzle

All ratings18 ratings
Positive5.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive3.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative87.1%

Cross Clues

All ratings531 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Mind Puzzle

Subscriptions4
  • Remove Ads 7d$3.997 Days
  • weekly1 sub$6.997 Days
  • Remove Ads 30d$10.991 Month
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  • month1 sub$11.991 Month
One-time8
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • week1$6.99
  • week2$9.99
Show 5 more
  • Support Bundle$9.99
  • Remove Ads Plus$10.99
  • month1$11.99
  • Remove Ads Plus Normal$15.99
  • month2$29.99
10 purchases

Cross Clues

One-time10
  • Coins Pack01$1.99
  • Newbie's Offer$2.99
  • Revive Packge$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Ads Free Bundle$7.99
  • Coins Pack02$7.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Coins Pack03$14.99
  • Coins Pack04$29.99
  • Coins Pack05$54.99
  • Coins Pack06$99.99

Questions

Is Mind Puzzle free?
Mind Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cross Clues free?
Cross Clues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mind Puzzle or Cross Clues?
Cross Clues is rated higher. Mind Puzzle averages 1.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Cross Clues averages 4.9 from 531 ratings.
Do Mind Puzzle or Cross Clues have ads?
Both Mind Puzzle and Cross Clues show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mind Puzzle or Cross Clues?
Mind Puzzle ships an update every 10 days, and Cross Clues weekly. Most recently, Mind Puzzle was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cross Clues on October 10, 2026.

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