Comparison

Board Kings vs Brain Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Board Kings

Build and upgrade your own board, then travel to friends' boards to attack their buildings and steal coins. Discover new magical boards, collect coins and gems, and use power cards to overcome challenges in this multiplayer dice game.

Highlights
  • Build and upgrade your board
  • Travel to friends' boards
  • Attack and steal coins
  • Discover new magical boards
  • Collect coins and gems
  • Use power cards
  • Unique 3D art
Features
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Welcome to Board Kings: multiplayer Board Game, where you can build and upgrade your own Board, and also travel to your friends’ Boards and attack their Buildings. Playing with your friends and family has never been so much fun! Build, upgrade, steal and destroy – it is all possible in this crazy Board Game. Roll the Dice as you build and upgrade your empire. Discover new magical Boards as you become a true Board King and Dice King! The Fun and adventures never stop in Board Kings, so Roll the Dice and let’s get Rolling! Board Kings is Free to Play – just Roll the Dice and you’re good to go! With Free Rolls every hour so you can always keep Rolling! This live action Multiplayer game is the real deal – you play and compete online with your real friends! Here is what you get when you join this epic adventure: · Unique 3D art – watch your Board from every direction! · Build and upgrade your Board – the possibilities are endless! · Travel to your friends’ Boards – attack their Board and steal their Coins! · New Boards and worlds to explore – the fun never stops! · New Minigame on every Board you unlock! · Collect Coins and Gems to upgrade your Board! · Use Power Cards to get yourself out of a jam! · Enjoy hundreds of Game Idols – always change your look! · Action packed Boards – with your own Police Station, Train Station, Card Deck and much more! · Magical Landmarks to boost your Board! · Daily events and competitions – nonstop action! Compete with your friends or set your own records! · The best prizes are always up for grabs - Win amazing Prizes every day · Crazy fun features unlock as you progress and build your empire! Follow us on Facebook and on Instagram to get the latest news and rewards! Roll the Dice and let’s go! Board Kings is intended for those 18 and older. Board Kings does not require payment to download and play, but it also allows you to purchase virtual items with real money inside the game, including random items. You can disable in-app purchases in your device’s settings. Board Kings may also contain advertising. You may require an internet connection to play Board Kings and access its social features. You can also find more information about the functionality, compatibility and interoperability of Board Kings in the above description and additional app store information. By downloading this game, you agree to future game updates as released on your app store or social network. You may choose to update this game, but if you do not update, your game experience and functionalities may be reduced. Terms of Service: https://www.playtika.com/terms-service/ Privacy Notice: https://www.playtika.com/privacy-notice/

About

Brain Explorer

Engage in fun, scientifically-backed games to test your cognitive abilities. Compare your brainpower with others and contribute to neuroscience research. Explore a galaxy-themed adventure while unlocking new challenges and earning achievements.

Highlights
  • Play brain-testing games
  • Compare brain scores with others
  • Win medals and unlock games
  • Help scientists understand the brain
  • Space-themed exploration
  • Anonymous data collection
Features
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How does your brain work? How is your brain power compared to your friends? Play the fun and entertaining games in the Brain Explorer app and learn all about your brain. The Brain Explorer app was developed by world-leading neuroscientists at University College London (UCL) and brings you the newest games to measure your brain power using the most state-of-the-art brain tests. Using this app, you can - Play many fun games that test your brain power - Compare your brain scores with others - Win medals and unlock hidden games - Help scientists understand how the brain works. You will explore outer space, find new planets, visit intergalactic marketplaces and hunt for treasures across the entire galaxy. This space-themed app entails multiple entertaining games, each of them probing another brain function. You get feedback about your performance, can learn about your brain strengths, and compare yourself to others. By playing these games, you will collect moons and stars that allow you to further explore the galaxy. If you play well, you will win medals and get badges for your achievements. Brain explorer is a citizen science project. By playing these games and answering questions, you will help scientist understand how the brain develops and how brain functions are linked to mental health. Become a researcher yourself and help uncover the hidden mysteries of the brain. Data collection is entirely anonymous.

Screenshots

Board Kings4 screens
Brain Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brain Explorer at 100% against Board Kings's 64%. Brain Explorer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Board Kings's advantage is ratings volume (93K vs 6) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Board Kings sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Brain Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brain Explorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Board Kings has 93K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Board Kings's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brain Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Board Kings ships an update fortnightly, Brain Explorer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Board Kings versus Brain Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoard KingsBrain Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (93K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93K — better6
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#96 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPlaytika LTDthkp, LLC

Customer experience

Board Kings

All ratings93,350 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews2,388 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative27.2%

Brain Explorer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Board Kings

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress/data loss after updates
  • Inconsistent mini-game mechanics
  • Unreliable in-app purchase tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to gift rolls/resources to friends
  • More customization options for boards and characters
  • Improved event/challenge balancing
  • Faster progression for free-to-play players

Brain Explorer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Board Kings

One-time10
  • Special Offer for Players - 2$1.99
  • Bundle Package 2$1.99
  • Special Bundle #3$2.99
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  • a golden spin$2.99
  • Special Bundle #4$3.99
  • Special Bundle #5$4.99
  • An awesome bundle$4.99
  • Special Bundle #6$5.99
  • Special package$7.99
  • Special Package - 12$11.99
None

Brain Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Board Kings free?
Board Kings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brain Explorer free?
Brain Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Board Kings or Brain Explorer?
Brain Explorer is rated higher. Board Kings averages 4.7 out of 5 from 93K ratings, while Brain Explorer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Board Kings or Brain Explorer have ads?
Board Kings shows ads; Brain Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, Board Kings or Brain Explorer?
Board Kings ships an update fortnightly, and Brain Explorer monthly. Most recently, Board Kings was updated on November 6, 2026 and Brain Explorer on November 3, 2026.

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