Comparison

6 takes! vs The Mind

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

Head to head
About

6 takes!

A digital adaptation of a popular card game where players aim to collect the fewest "bullheads" on their cards. Strategic play and a touch of luck are needed to win. Avoid picking up cards that cost you points.

Highlights
  • Singleplayer against AI opponents
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Local multiplayer for up to four players
  • Quick game or score-based play
  • Avoid collecting bullhead cards
Features
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6 takes! - Wolfgang Kramer's ingeniously simple card game with "bullheads" - now as an app. The aim of the game is to avoid getting cards. Each card you have to pick up costs you points for each bullhead on it. The player with the fewest bullheads at the end of the game is the winner. It sounds easier than it is, players will need some great tactics and perhaps a little luck. 6 takes! is regarded as a modern classic among card games and has been sold all over the world. It has won the German "Games Prize" and has also been nominated "Game of the year". Licensed by AMIGO Spiel + Freizeit GmbH Features: - 6 takes! Singleplayer mode against up to four computer opponents. - Three levels of difficulty - Multiplayer mode for up to four players around the same device - Quick game or first to 66 minus points

About

The Mind

A cooperative card game where players must play cards in ascending order without communication. Experience a unique team challenge, either with friends online or AI opponents.

Highlights
  • Cooperative gameplay
  • No communication required
  • Play with friends online
  • Play with AI opponents
  • Collect achievements
  • Score top results
Features
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The Mind is more than just a game. It's an experiment, a journey, totally simple and the the greatest team experience ever. If you complete the last level together , you will float on cloud seven. For you must not discuss it, will not exchange any information. And still it works - if you really want ONE you will. Only with the help of your thoughts... This unique experience can now also be enjoyed as an app! If you don't have any other players available, you can still experience The Mind by simply playing with one to three of the six individually designed computer players! Of course, you can also play online with your friends or make new friends playing the game online! Collect achievements and score top results for particularly successful mastering of the challenge. Nominated for Game of the Year 2018!

Screenshots

6 takes!4 screens
The Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 6 takes! at 4.6 against The Mind's 2.5. 6 takes! also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 32%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

6 takes! costs $1.99 and The Mind $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

6 takes! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of 6 takes!'s written reviews are positive against 32% of The Mind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

6 takes! ships an update every 6 months, The Mind every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
6 takes! versus The Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter6 takes!The Mind
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (29 ratings) — better2.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews — better32.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplication Systems Heidelberg Software GmbHBrettspielwelt GmbH

Customer experience

6 takes!

All ratings29 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral11.2%
Negative18.7%

The Mind

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive32.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative64.0%

In-app purchases

None

6 takes!

No in-app purchases

None

The Mind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 6 takes! free?
6 takes! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Mind free?
The Mind costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 6 takes! or The Mind?
6 takes! is rated higher. 6 takes! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while The Mind averages 2.5 from 10 ratings.
Do 6 takes! or The Mind have ads?
Neither 6 takes! nor The Mind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 6 takes! or The Mind?
6 takes! ships an update every 6 months, and The Mind every 5 months. Most recently, 6 takes! was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Mind on November 2, 2026.

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