Comparison

ISTO vs Brainstorm

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

Head to head
About

ISTO

This traditional Indian board game offers a 3D digital experience with realistic physics. Compete against AI or friends locally, aiming to move your pawns to the center before opponents. Features animated movements and customizable views.

Highlights
  • 3D real-time physics-based cowries
  • 3D cartoon character play
  • Rotatable 3D viewport
  • Play against CPU or human players
  • Animated pawn movements
  • LAN multiplayer via Wi-Fi
Features
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*************Amazing 3D Game in App Store************** Indian ISTO ( Ashta Chamma ) is one of the oldest and traditional turn based family board game of INDIA which is similar to Ludo game, this game is called by various names in different languages in different regions of India. This game is played with special dice called COWRY shells and with different size grids with minimum of 2 players and maximum of 4 players. Different names for the Indian ISTO: • ISTO or ahmedabad baji in gujarat(Gujarat region of india) • Kaana Duaa in Hindi (Madhya Pradesh region of India ) • Ashta Chamma in Telugu ( Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions of India ) • Chauka Bara, Katte Mane, Gatta Mane in Kannada ( Karnataka region of India ) • Pakidakali, Kavidi Kali in Malayalam ( Kerala region of India ) • Daayam or Thaayam in Tamil ( Tamil Nadu region of India ) Game features: • Play with 3D real time physics based cowries • Play with 3D cartoon character. • Rotatable 3D view port • Play with CPU players or with human players • Attractive Animated Pawn movements and spin cowry with hand animation. • Play LAN game with your friends on Wi-Fi connection • OnLine Game is an upcoming feature. • Cool sound SFX. Objective: Like Ludo game Player must move all his four pawn to destination zone which is located at the center of the grid before other players do. Game Rules: 1. Every player has a pre designed path to reach destination zone. So when player gets a number, then he/she needs to choose one of their released pawns and move it that many squares along the path designated for that player. 2. Only one pawn can stand on a zone or square except on a safe zone or square which marked with special design patterns. So if player X’s pawn stands on a zone and player Y’s pawn is moving to the same zone then player Y pawn can kill Player X’s pawn. Then player X’s pawn will go back to the starting zone and gets blocked again. 3. The game grid is divided into 2 lanes middle and inner. Player has to kill at least one opponent’s pawn to enter into middle 3lane.(This rule excluded from my game) 4. When player rolls 4, 8 or kills opponent pawn he/she will get another chance to roll. 5. Reaching the central square: A pawn needs to reach the central square exactly. For example, if a pawn is 3 squares away from the center and the player throws a 4, then that pawn cannot be moved. .....What are you waiting for? Download this GAME NOW!..... ******* Please Send us your Feedback to igeniusdev@gmail.com to improve GAME functionality *****

About

Brainstorm

Challenge your mind with a tile-matching puzzle that combines arithmetic and strategy. Improve calculation speed and cognitive focus while competing on global leaderboards. Suitable for all ages, from students to math enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Tile-matching arithmetic puzzles
  • Improve calculation speed
  • Enhance cognitive focus
  • Global leaderboards
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Clean UI for fast gameplay
Features
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Challenge your brain and master mental math with Brainstorm! Looking for a fun way to improve your calculation speed? Brainstorm combines the strategy of a tile-matching puzzle with the educational power of arithmetic. Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or an adult keeping your mind sharp, this is the ultimate brain workout. How to Play: The Board: Numbered tiles fill the grid periodically. The Equation: Tap two tiles and an operator (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide). The Solution: Tap the third tile that equals the result to clear them! The Goal: Clear the board before it fills up and reach the top of the global leaderboard. Why Brainstorm? Scientific Benefits: Improve cognitive focus and mathematical fluency. Global Leaderboards: Compete with "Thinkers" and "Strategists" worldwide. All Ages: Simple enough for kids, challenging enough for math pros. Clean UI: Intuitive design optimized for fast gameplay. Download Brainstorm today and prove you’re the smartest person in the room!

Screenshots

ISTO4 screens
Brainstorm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ISTO at 100% against Brainstorm's 0%. ISTO also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ISTO sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Brainstorm sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ISTO versus Brainstorm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterISTOBrainstorm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 57 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiGeniusDev TechnologyMagicDevs LLC

Customer experience

ISTO

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Brainstorm

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ISTO

One-time6
  • Yellow Table$0.99
  • Table Green$0.99
  • Cowrie Golden$0.99
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  • Cowrie Green$0.99
  • Remove Ads..$1.99
  • Spin Hand$2.99
2 purchases

Brainstorm

One-time2
  • 5 x Superman Help$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is ISTO free?
ISTO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brainstorm free?
Brainstorm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ISTO or Brainstorm have ads?
Neither ISTO nor Brainstorm shows ads.

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