Comparison

Sortello vs Mastermind

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

Head to head
About

Sortello

Features
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What belongs together? Find the right cards and clear the board one category at a time. Every board is built from stacks of charming illustrated cards. Only uncovered cards can be moved. Sort them into the categories on display, reveal the pictures underneath and decide which stack to tackle first. Completing a category makes room for the next one. With only a few holding spaces available, finding the right order is the heart of every puzzle. Sortello starts gently and becomes more thoughtful one step at a time. Early levels give you plenty of room to experiment; later puzzles reward planning ahead. If a solution slips away, restart the level with the same card layout. Learn from each move and try a smarter route next time. WHAT AWAITS YOU • 2,000 varied category puzzles • An easy start with a clear interactive tutorial • Charming, easy-to-recognize illustrations • A fair progression from relaxing to challenging • No timers, lives or forced waiting • The same card layout every time you retry • Optional hint, undo and magnet helpers • Personal bests and Master Stamps • A category collection to discover • Avatars, frames and backgrounds to unlock • Optional iCloud sync and Game Center achievements • Offline play with no Sortello account required Every level is automatically checked for a valid solution and can be completed without making a purchase. Helpers and extra space are optional for players who want a more forgiving route. Sortello is free to play. Rewarded ads offer clearly explained extras. Interstitial ads appear only between rounds, never during an active level. Sortello Plus removes required ads and includes exclusive customization extras. Whether you have a minute to spare or want to settle in for a longer session, Sortello blends calm sorting with the satisfying feeling of putting everything in its place.

About

Mastermind

Features
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Bulls and Cows is a single-player logic game: guess the secret number before time runs out. Digits never repeat. After each guess you get hints. The app uses the Spanish terms Fija and Pica in every language: • Fija (bull): the digit is in the secret number and in the correct position. • Pica (cow): the digit is in the number, but in the wrong position. Choose one of four levels: • Easy: 3 digits, 3 minutes. • Medium: 4 digits, 3 minutes. • Hard: 5 digits, 4 minutes. • Extreme: 6 digits, 5 minutes. There is no attempt limit: you win by cracking the code and lose only when the timer hits zero. Unlock 8 achievements for speed, precision, and difficulty. Progress is stored on your device. The app includes in-game rules, needs no account, and does not connect to our own servers. Free, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Questions? Write to hello@kurubatech.com.

Screenshots

Sortello4 screens
Mastermind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mastermind at none against Sortello's 5. Mastermind also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Sortello's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Sortello sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Mastermind asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sortello ships an update daily, Mastermind monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Sortello versus Mastermind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSortelloMastermind
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMario KoopkeKuruba Tech

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sortello

One-time5
  • 500 Sort Tokens$0.99
  • 1,400 Sort Tokens$1.99
  • 3,000 Sort Tokens$3.99
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  • Sortello Plus$6.99
  • 7,000 Sort Tokens$8.99
None

Mastermind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sortello free?
Sortello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mastermind free?
Mastermind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sortello or Mastermind have ads?
Sortello shows ads; Mastermind does not.
Which is updated more often, Sortello or Mastermind?
Sortello ships an update daily, and Mastermind monthly. Most recently, Sortello was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mastermind on October 31, 2026.

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