# X vs Brain Glimpse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against Brain Glimpse's 2. X also leads on device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). Brain Glimpse's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Glimpse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

X ships an update weekly, Brain Glimpse daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Brain Glimpse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-puzzle/id1113080641/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Purmonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105997209) | [abderrahmane balil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889913715) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-puzzle/id1113080641)

Engage your mind with a fun twist on the classic 15-puzzle. Offers multiple board sizes beyond the standard grid and integrates with Game Center for high score tracking. It's a violence-free brain teaser suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Multiple board sizes (3x3 to 5x5), Game Center integration, High score leaderboards, No in-app purchases, Suitable for all ages, Runs on iPhone and iPad

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brain Glimpse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-glimpse/id6762140717)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brain Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Brain Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brain Glimpse free?

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

### Do X or Brain Glimpse have ads?

Neither X nor Brain Glimpse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or Brain Glimpse?

X ships an update weekly, and Brain Glimpse daily. Most recently, X was updated on October 24, 2026 and Brain Glimpse on October 6, 2026.

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