Comparison

Break vs Mastermind

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

Head to head
About

Break

Engage in a classic logic puzzle where you deduce a secret code within a set number of attempts. Receive hints after each guess to guide your strategy. Compete with friends or challenge yourself with various game modes and difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Guess the secret code
  • Logic and deduction gameplay
  • Limited number of tries
  • Hints after each guess
  • 4 game modes
  • 3 difficulty settings
  • Game Center integration
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Guess the secret code in this classic game of pure logic and deduction. The goal of the game is to guess the secret code in a limited number of tries following the hints given after each try. You can challenge yourself or your friends on Game Center. • 4 game modes • 3 difficulty settings • Game Center leaderboards and challenges • gorgeous graphics • colorblind support • left-handed support This game is ads supported. If you want an ads free game download the paid version.

About

Mastermind

Features
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The classic code-breaking game — reimagined. Mastermind: Code Break challenges your logic and deduction. Each game, a secret 4-color code is generated. You have 10 attempts to crack it. After every guess, hint pins guide your thinking — black for the right color in the right spot, white for the right color in the wrong spot. No luck. No timers on screen. Just pure deduction. TWO DIFFICULTY MODES Normal mode allows color repetition — the same color can appear more than once in the secret code, which dramatically increases the challenge. Easy mode guarantees each color appears at most once, perfect for new players or a quick game. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every game is recorded. Head to your stats screen to see your win rate, current and best win streak, your fastest solve time, your average number of guesses, and a full guess distribution chart — just like Wordle, but for colors. BUILT FOR DAILY PLAY Each game takes 2–5 minutes. The clean, distraction-free interface keeps you focused on the puzzle. No sign-in required. No internet connection needed. Your stats and settings are saved automatically between sessions. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • 6 colors, 4 positions, 10 guesses • Easy mode (no repeated colors) and Normal mode • Per-guess elapsed time display (can be hidden in Settings) • Win rate, streaks, best time, average guesses, guess distribution • Separate stats for Easy and Normal modes • Settings saved between sessions • 100% offline — no account needed • Accessible dark UI with high-contrast colors Download free and start cracking.

Screenshots

Break3 screens
Mastermind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mastermind at every 11 days against Break's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Break ships an update every 3 months, Mastermind every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Break versus Mastermind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreakMastermind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (156 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings156 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB31 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNestor BorgoFabio Dordetto de Abreu

Bugs and requests

Break

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Hints appear in random order
  • Hint colors are hard to differentiate
  • Difficult to physically press buttons

Requested features

9 requests
  • Option to turn off repeat colors
  • Ability to hold a color in a position
  • More game modes (e.g., 8 colors, 6 slots)
  • Two-player mode
  • Option to leave a space blank
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  • Choice on timed mode duration
  • Timing for finishing challenges to beat own record
  • Option to quit a game early
  • Ability to choose color spots without forced order

Mastermind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Break

No in-app purchases

None

Mastermind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Break free?
Break is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mastermind free?
Mastermind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Break or Mastermind have ads?
Neither Break nor Mastermind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Break or Mastermind?
Break ships an update every 3 months, and Mastermind every 11 days. Most recently, Break was updated on September 29, 2026 and Mastermind on September 11, 2026.

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