# Brain Challenge vs IQ Test

Brain Challenge and IQ Test both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Brain Challenge's written reviews are positive against 24% of IQ Test's. Brain Challenge also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). IQ Test's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 66). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Challenge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and IQ Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IQ Test holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IQ Test has 1.2K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Brain Challenge's written reviews are positive against 24% of IQ Test's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Brain Challenge ships an update every 10 days, IQ Test every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Challenge | IQ Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-challenge-train-memory/id1080130563/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iq-test-fun-intelligence-quiz/id1169754011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 24.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan-Niklas FREUNDT](https://appshunter.io/developer/420182691) | [Sharply Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107289500) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-challenge-train-memory/id1080130563)

Engage in a comprehensive brain training program with fun and challenging games. Improve memory, focus, logic, and reaction skills through personalized daily workouts and auto-adapting difficulty levels. Compete with friends and track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** 15 challenging games, Personalized daily workouts, Auto-adapting difficulty, Track progress with statistics, Compete with friends, Apple Watch compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Great for brain training
- 💡 Creative and fun challenges
- 💰 One-time premium purchase
- ⏱️ Quick daily workouts
- 🏆 Duel feature for competition

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Lack of clear instructions
- 😵 Tutorials are obscure
- 💸 Premium version is expensive
- 😩 Some games are hard to understand
- 📉 Graphics are a bit basic

**Reported bugs**

- App closes immediately
- App crashes
- Game won't start
- Incorrect results in math games
- Tracking game not working

**Requested features**

- Add more tutorials
- Provide explanations for errors
- Include a help function
- Allow sound to be turned off in-app
- Explain which part of the brain is trained


### IQ Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iq-test-fun-intelligence-quiz/id1169754011)

Measure your intelligence quotient with a premium IQ test. Solve logic puzzles and brain teasers to discover your score and global ranking. The app offers unlimited tests, detailed analysis, and solutions to help you improve.

**Highlights:** Accurate and expert-prepared IQ test, Interactive and engaging user interface, Unlimited IQ tests, Solutions included for all questions, Global ranking and score analysis, Social sharing of IQ scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤖 Challenging IQ test
- 📚 Variety of questions
- 🧠 Helps improve focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive for limited content
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Incorrect/repeated answers in questions
- 🔍 Small/unclear display of questions

**Reported bugs**

- Question 23 has two identical correct answers
- Question 21 is missing a crosshair

**Requested features**

- Save progress and resume later
- Randomize question order
- Provide explanations for correct answers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Challenge free?

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

### Is IQ Test free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain Challenge or IQ Test?

IQ Test is rated higher. Brain Challenge averages 4.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while IQ Test averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Brain Challenge or IQ Test have ads?

Both Brain Challenge and IQ Test show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Challenge or IQ Test?

Brain Challenge ships an update every 10 days, and IQ Test every 3 months. Most recently, Brain Challenge was updated on October 20, 2026 and IQ Test on October 12, 2026.

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