# mimic + vs The Completionist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Completionist at 69% against mimic +'s 0%. The Completionist also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). mimic +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

mimic + costs $2.99 and The Completionist $1.99 up front. The Completionist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. mimic + asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Completionist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of mimic +'s written reviews are positive against 69% of The Completionist's.

mimic + ships an update every 7 months, The Completionist every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mimic + | The Completionist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimic-plus/id948236459/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-completionist-1980-1989/id6759388583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flavio Serrazes](https://appshunter.io/developer/945152623) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### mimic +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimic-plus/id948236459)

Test your memory with this addictive game inspired by Simon Says. Repeat increasingly complex color sequences across various modes and customizable themes. Challenge yourself to reach higher levels and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Repeat color sequences, Classic, Dynamic, Reverse, and Shuffle modes, 4 customizable themes, 2x2 or 4x4 board options, Game Center leaderboards, Replay sequence option (paid)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Completionist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-completionist-1980-1989/id6759388583)

Manage a 1980s pop culture magazine, hiring staff and commissioning stories. Navigate deadlines and finances with a retro aesthetic and a Kanban workflow. Your choices impact the magazine's success and unlock new narrative quests.

**Highlights:** Run a 1980s pop culture magazine, Hire writers, editors, and researchers, Kanban workflow for story management, Retro pixel art and sound design, Thousands of 1980s headlines, Prestige system for permanent upgrades, Narrative quests and story progression

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monday Motivation | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mimic + free?

mimic + costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Completionist free?

The Completionist costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mimic + or The Completionist?

The Completionist is rated higher. mimic + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while The Completionist averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do mimic + or The Completionist have ads?

Neither mimic + nor The Completionist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mimic + or The Completionist?

mimic + ships an update every 7 months, and The Completionist every 3 days. Most recently, mimic + was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Completionist on November 9, 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.*