Comparison

Mastermind vs Bottle Loop

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

Head to head
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Mastermind

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

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Bottle Loop

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Tap. Watch. Time it right. Bottle Loop Puzzle is a casual brain puzzle where the fun isn't in matching colors โ€” it's in reading the system and knowing exactly when to move. Every bottle you tap has one fixed color. Every faucet above the conveyor shows you the next few colors it's about to pour โ€” like a sneak peek at what's coming. Your job: tap the right bottle at the right moment so it rolls under the faucet the instant that color appears. Guess wrong and your bottle just... waits. Guess right and you'll feel it โ€” the moment the game stops feeling automatic and starts feeling like you're steering it. HOW TO PLAY Tap the front bottle in any queue to send it onto the conveyor Watch the faucets โ€” each one shows you a few colors ahead Time your tap so your bottle rolls through at the right moment Fill a bottle completely and it clears on the spot Didn't finish in one pass? No problem โ€” it waits nearby for another try WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most puzzle games ask you to sort what's already in front of you. Bottle Loop Puzzle asks you to plan ahead using what you can already see coming โ€” a faucet about to switch colors, a bottle in the queue you know is the perfect fit. It's part timing, part memory, part quiet satisfaction when a plan comes together. FEATURES Simple one-tap controls, deep decision-making Faucets that reveal upcoming colors โ€” plan instead of guess Special bottles that speed up, lock, or reward you Hundreds of handcrafted levels, each fully solvable Undo and hint tools when you need a little help Earn 1 to 3 stars per level based on how clean your run was Calm, satisfying sound design โ€” no jarring surprises Free to play, every level beatable without spending a cent Whether you've got two minutes or twenty, Bottle Loop Puzzle rewards attention over speed. Take a breath, read the faucets, and find your rhythm. Download Bottle Loop Puzzle and start steering the loop.

Screenshots

Mastermind4 screens
Bottle Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mastermind at none against Bottle Loop's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Mastermind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bottle Loop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mastermind ships an update every 10 days, Bottle Loop every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Mastermind versus Bottle Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMastermindBottle Loop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB334 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColegio Solutions s.r.o.duc nguyen viet

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mastermind

One-time1
  • Mastermind Pro$1.99
10 purchases

Bottle Loop

One-time10
  • 1000 Coins$1.95
  • Pro Bundle$4.99
  • 5000 Coins$8.39
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  • Master Bundle$10.49
  • 10k Coins$17.99
  • Mega Bundle$21.49
  • 25k Coins$34.99
  • Ultra Bundle$48.49
  • 50k Coins$60.99
  • 100k Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Mastermind free?
Mastermind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bottle Loop free?
Bottle Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mastermind or Bottle Loop have ads?
Bottle Loop shows ads; Mastermind does not.
Which is updated more often, Mastermind or Bottle Loop?
Mastermind ships an update every 10 days, and Bottle Loop every 6 days. Most recently, Mastermind was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bottle Loop on October 15, 2026.

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