# Not Not - A Brain-Buster

> Logic and orientation puzzle game with challenging swipe-based instructions. (iPhone/iPad app by Alternative Shift.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-not-a-brain-buster/id1107589341 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049)
- Category: Games, Education, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,049 App Store ratings · 776 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: Korean, Dutch, Danish, German (Germany), Russian, Malayalam, Norwegian Bokmål, Swedish, European Spanish, Arabic and 10 more
- Released: 2017-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-not-a-brain-buster/id1107589341/reviews.md

## What is Not Not?

How much can your BRAIN handle?

Not Not puzzle game is the ultimate brain-busting challenge based on logic and orientation.  Follow the written instructions to swipe your character towards the correct direction (up, down, left or right) and victory. 
As you reach higher levels in the game, increasingly complex and varied instructions will require use of both your logic and dexterity for you to succeed.   
And sorry (not really) for any mental inconvenience this may cause :)

Two game modes are available:
- in the classic mode, discover a new concept on each level!
- in the challenge mode, go as far as possible following more and more complex instructions!

*****
"Amazing game!"
"NotNot is a fun, challenging, and hilarious game. This will cheat your brain many times, so when you finally finish a level, it's super satisfying. It consists of short levels (sometimes) and its very addicting."
_by HKapples_

*****
"This game is epic"
"This game is epic. The graphics are great, the game is enjoyable and it a brilliant game. It is quite challenging but is still realy fun. You just got to have good reactions."
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_by a notnot reviewer_

*****
"Creative new mind bending game!"
"Give it a try, something different."
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_by JTonzo_

## Key features

- Logic and orientation challenges
- Swipe-based character control
- Increasingly complex instructions
- Classic game mode
- Challenge game mode
- Addictive gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock World : The Liar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emergency Kit | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Aid Kit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Survival Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Immortal Kit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Kit | $29.99 | one-time |
| Complete Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Aid Kit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Survival Kit | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Not Not?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🧠 Challenges the brain
- 🕹 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🕰 Good time-killer
- 👍 Simple yet effective game mechanics

**Cons**

- 📺 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
- 🔄 Language settings reset after each session
- 🔍 Difficulty progression can be uneven

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes on startup
- Purchased ad removal not working
- Inconsistent swipe/input detection

**Most requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Option to disable music/sound effects
- Improved accessibility for color-blind players

## Recent user reviews (10 of 776)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-not-a-brain-buster/id1107589341/reviews.md

### 4/5 — I’m

*2026-08-06, version 4.6.2*

The game is cool, but it doesn't start for me, just the music and the inscription "alt shift" (I don't know if I wrote it correctly)

### 1/5 — 最悪

*2026-08-05*

とっても楽しいんだけど、アドなしの課金をしたのにアドが出る。詐欺だよ。

### 5/5 — 広告増し増し脳バキバキ

*2026-05-24*

ステージが終わるたびに広告が出るのはめんどいけどガチで楽しい暇つぶしになる

### 1/5 — 指示を読み取る反射神経ゲーム

*2026-02-09*

なのにデフォで日本語じゃなくて起動するたびに日本語に変えないといけないのが致命的

### 5/5 — Love this fr

*2025-12-30*

This is fr the best game for your brain, its fun and also keeps you sharp

### 1/5 — Через раз заходит в игру

*2025-10-31, version 4.6.2*

при входе в игру часто зависает на моменте показа разраба altshift

### 1/5 — 広告よ消えてくれ

*2025-10-10*

お金を払ったのに広告が消えません(´；ω；｀)どうか広告を消してください<(_ _)>

### 4/5 — Не заходит

*2025-09-21, version 4.6.2*

Игра хорошая я видел как играть, но у меня не заходит

### 1/5 — После скачивания на новый Айфон исчез полный доступ

*2025-09-04, version 4.6.2*

После скачивания на новый Айфон исчез полный доступ и опять предлагает покупки. Восстановить покупки не получается.
Восстановите мой полный доступ

### 5/5 — 広告削除への課金だけはするな！！！！！

*2025-09-03*

評価と面白そうなゲームと思い、インストールをし、楽しませていただきました。
しかし、広告を削除しようと150円の課金ですがさせていただき、ゲームをした後広告が流れてきました。一体何の150円だったのでしょうかそれ以外はゲームを閉じると英語になるのも残念です。

## Frequently asked questions about Not Not

### What is Not Not - A Brain-Buster?

Not Not - A Brain-Buster is a puzzle game that challenges your logic and orientation skills. You need to swipe your character in the correct direction based on written instructions to progress through levels.

### What are the game modes available?

The game features two modes: classic mode, where you discover a new concept on each level, and challenge mode, where you aim to go as far as possible with increasingly complex instructions.

### Is the game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements.

### What kind of challenges does the game offer?

The game presents challenges based on logic and orientation. As you advance, the instructions become more complex, requiring both logical thinking and dexterity to succeed.

### Who would enjoy this game?

This game is ideal for individuals who enjoy brain-busting challenges, logic puzzles, and games that test their reaction time and cognitive abilities. It's designed to be fun yet demanding.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.8.4 — 2026-09-05

- minor bug fixes
- SDKs update

### 4.6.2 — 2021-07-29

- minor bug fixes
- SDKs update

### 4.6.1 — 2021-04-15

- fix on save system

### 4.6.0 — 2021-03-25

- Crash fixes on the score leaderboard
- Fix on the lives winning animation
- Fixes on some minor resolution issues
- Compliance with ATT for iOS 14
- Minor Bug fixes

### 4.5.0 — 2020-11-12

- High score screenshot saved in Photos
- Fix on the share feature issue
- Fix on screen adaptation issues
- Ads consent and Ads settings updated
- Various minor bug fixes

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## More apps by Alternative Shift

- [Crying Suns](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crying-suns/id1511788295)
- [Not Not 2 - A Brain Challenge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-not-2-a-brain-challenge/id1575206039)

All apps by Alternative Shift: https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*