# Mind Puzzle vs Cross Clues

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mind Puzzle | Cross Clues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-puzzle-hidden-code/id6768220600/reviews) | **[4.9 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-clues/id6789084785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **531** |
| Positive reviews | 3.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thuy On](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884514139) | [LE TECH CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742170855) |

## What reviewers say

### Mind Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-puzzle-hidden-code/id6768220600)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 7d | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly1 sub | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads 30d | $10.99 | per month |
| month1 sub | $11.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| week1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| week2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Plus | $10.99 | one-time |
| month1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Plus Normal | $15.99 | one-time |
| month2 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Cross Clues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-clues/id6789084785)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newbie's Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Packge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack04 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack05 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack06 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*