# Akinator vs 20 Questions · Mind Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Akinator at 81% against 20 Questions · Mind Reader's 30%. Akinator also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (422K vs 399). 20 Questions · Mind Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Akinator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 20 Questions · Mind Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Akinator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Akinator has 422K ratings behind it against 399, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Akinator's written reviews are positive against 30% of 20 Questions · Mind Reader's.

Akinator ships an update every 3 weeks, 20 Questions · Mind Reader monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Akinator | 20 Questions · Mind Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (422K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator/id933135994/reviews)** | [4.2 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-questions-mind-reader/id6477538210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **422K** | 399 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 29.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 217 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Elokence](https://appshunter.io/developer/484090404) | [Neagu Robert PFA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445555542) |

## What reviewers say

### Akinator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator/id933135994)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app guesses characters, movies, animals, or objects you're thinking of by asking a series of questions. Challenge the genie, compete on leaderboards, and collect awards by guessing obscure characters. Play daily challenges and track your achievements.

**Highlights:** Guesses characters, movies, animals, and objects, Asks a series of questions, Collects Aki Awards, Daily challenges, Leaderboards and Hall of Fame, User accounts for achievements, Supports 17 languages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The supercharged potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11,250 Geniz | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 15 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Geniz (7,500 FREE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Geniz (16,250 FREE) | $2.99 | one-time |
| The PREMIUM potion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 40 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80,000 Geniz (35,000 FREE) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 115,000 Geniz (58,750 FREE) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 65 credits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Impressive AI that can guess almost anything
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Ability to customize the genie
- 🔒 Child safety mode available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Repetitive questions
- 🤯 Creepy/invasive feeling of the AI
- 🔍 Difficulty in outsmarting the genie

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress and medals for no apparent reason
- Inconsistent behavior when guessing characters
- Inappropriate questions for child users

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for the genie
- Improve the reward system for guessing rare characters
- Implement a mode with infinite questions
- Add the ability to search for characters before playing


### 20 Questions · Mind Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-questions-mind-reader/id6477538210)

This app offers a futuristic twist on the classic 20 questions game. Select a category, think of a secret item, and answer yes/no questions to see if the AI can guess your thought within 20 questions. It's a fun, mentally stimulating experience that respects your privacy.

**Highlights:** AI-powered guessing, Classic 20 questions format, Multiple categories (animals, movies, sports), Privacy-focused, no personal data collected, Visually stunning and mentally stimulating

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay concept
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ⚡ Works well most of the time
- 💰 Affordable energy pricing (when purchased)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive monetization model - pay-to-play after 3 free games
- 🧠 Poor AI performance - fails to guess common objects
- ⚠️ Charges energy even when AI fails to guess
- 🔄 No energy refresh or ad-based alternative
- ❌ Requires subscription instead of one-time purchase

**Reported bugs**

- App goes blank and becomes unplayable
- AI fails to guess common objects (Mickey Mouse, Hot Dog)
- AI lists categories instead of specific items in Animals category
- AI ignores hints provided by users
- Energy depletes on game restarts

**Requested features**

- Ad-supported free play option
- One-time purchase instead of subscription
- Energy refresh system over time
- Images to accompany answers
- User-submitted answers when AI cannot guess


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Akinator free?

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

### Is 20 Questions · Mind Reader free?

20 Questions · Mind Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Akinator or 20 Questions · Mind Reader?

Akinator is rated higher. Akinator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 422K ratings, while 20 Questions · Mind Reader averages 4.2 from 399 ratings.

### Do Akinator or 20 Questions · Mind Reader have ads?

Akinator shows ads; 20 Questions · Mind Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Akinator or 20 Questions · Mind Reader?

Akinator ships an update every 3 weeks, and 20 Questions · Mind Reader monthly. Most recently, Akinator was updated on September 25, 2026 and 20 Questions · Mind Reader on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*