# Akinator vs Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game

The clearest difference is rating: Akinator at 4.6 against Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game's 3.7. Akinator also leads on ratings volume (422K vs 3) and review sentiment (81% vs 60%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Akinator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Akinator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Akinator has 422K ratings behind it against 3, 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 60% of Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game's.

Akinator ships an update every 3 weeks, Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Akinator | Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (422K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator/id933135994/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-reader-mystic-maven-game/id6478532849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **422K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 217 MB | 345 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elokence](https://appshunter.io/developer/484090404) | [Secret Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/343604326) |

## What reviewers say

### Akinator

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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


### Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-reader-mystic-maven-game/id6478532849)

This game challenges you to think of anything, and a virtual character will try to guess it by asking clever yes/no questions. It's a fun twist on the classic 20 Questions game, suitable for solo play or with friends.

**Highlights:** Mind-reading guessing game, Asks clever yes/no questions, Guesses people, objects, ideas, Solo or party play, Unlimited possibilities

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Average Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Credits Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Credits Pack | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Akinator free?

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

### Is Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game free?

Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Akinator or Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game?

Akinator is rated higher. Akinator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 422K ratings, while Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Akinator or Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game have ads?

Both Akinator and Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Akinator or Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game?

Akinator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game monthly. Most recently, Akinator was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mind Reader, Mystic Maven Game on September 8, 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.*