# CTRL vs Mind the Signal

The clearest difference is ads: CTRL at none against Mind the Signal's shown. CTRL also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CTRL sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mind the Signal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | CTRL | Mind the Signal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-the-signal/id6800603118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordy Carrion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869438566) | [Mind Wasted, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843218176) |

## What reviewers say

### CTRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-dev-puzzles/id6777489610)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Pizza | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support Me | $9.99 | one-time |


### Mind the Signal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-the-signal/id6800603118)

A word puzzle game where you repair damaged words by selecting glyphs before a signal fades. Offers timed challenges, untimed practice, and daily puzzles with leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Repair damaged words with glyphs, Timed signal loss challenges, Untimed practice mode, Daily shared puzzles, Ranked leaderboards, Visual customization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Operator Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CTRL free?

CTRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mind the Signal free?

Mind the Signal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do CTRL or Mind the Signal have ads?

Mind the Signal shows ads; CTRL does not.

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