Comparison

Hack the Code vs Mastermind

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

Head to head
About

Hack the Code

Features
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Hack the Code is a logic and deduction game where you need to crack your opponent’s secret code before they crack yours. Set a code made of digits, make guesses, and get hints: how many symbols are guessed correctly and in the right place, and how many are guessed but in the wrong place. Every move brings you closer to the solution. PLAY THE WAY YOU LIKE • Single-player — practice against a random code and sharpen your strategy • Two-player over Wi‑Fi — two phones on the same network, no internet or registration required • Two-player on one device — pass the phone to your opponent after entering the code and after each move • Match series — the score carries over between rounds, so you can play all evening CUSTOMIZE THE MATCH TO YOUR LIKING • Code length from 3 to 6 symbols • With or without repeats — you decide how hard the puzzle will be • Two win modes: “Decisive move” (with a chance of a draw) or “First to guess” • Three types of hints: counter, symbol highlighting, or locking in correct positions • Attempt history — show everything, only the last attempt, only hints for it, or hide completely • Personal history in two-player mode — each player sees only their own moves; opponents can’t peek at each other’s attempts WHO THIS GAME IS FOR Hack the Code will appeal to those who love board-style logic games, puzzles, and short battles of wits. One match takes a couple of minutes; a series can last all evening. Play at home around one table, over Wi‑Fi with a friend in the next room, or solo when you want to train your logic.

About

Mastermind

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Mastermind – Can You Crack the Code? The classic code-breaking game Mastermind, now on your iPhone. Test your logic, memory and deduction – can you guess the secret color code before you run out of attempts? HOW TO PLAY After each guess you receive hints: ● Black peg = right color in the right position ○ White peg = right color, wrong position Use the clues wisely and crack the code as fast as you can! FEATURES • 4 difficulty levels – Easy, Medium, Classic, Hard • Classic mode – play without any time pressure • Timed mode – can you crack the code in 3 minutes? • Score & personal best – track your top results • Win statistics and games played counter • Accessible design – high-contrast colors with symbols for players with color vision deficiency DIFFICULTY LEVELS Easy – 4 colors, 4 positions, 12 guesses Medium – 5 colors, 4 positions, 10 guesses Classic – 6 colors, 4 positions, 10 guesses (Pro) Hard – 6 colors, 5 positions, 8 guesses (Pro) Mastermind is a great brain workout – perfect for commutes, breaks or any spare moment. Made with care by Colegio Solutions s.r.o.

Screenshots

Hack the Code4 screens
Mastermind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hack the Code at none against Mastermind's 1. Hack the Code also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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. Mastermind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hack the Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hack the Code ships an update every 3 days, Mastermind every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Hack the Code versus Mastermind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHack the CodeMastermind
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiron NeborskiiColegio Solutions s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

Hack the Code

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mastermind

One-time1
  • Mastermind Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Hack the Code free?
Hack the Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mastermind free?
Mastermind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hack the Code or Mastermind have ads?
Neither Hack the Code nor Mastermind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hack the Code or Mastermind?
Hack the Code ships an update every 3 days, and Mastermind every 10 days. Most recently, Hack the Code was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mastermind on September 20, 2026.

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