# Board Kings vs Brain Explorer

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.

Both are free to download. Board Kings sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Brain Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Board Kings | Brain Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-kings-board-dice-games/id1116488672/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-explorer/id1490281801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 326 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playtika LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/447553567) | [thkp, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556761728) |

## What reviewers say

### Board Kings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-kings-board-dice-games/id1116488672)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Board, #137 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer for Players - 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle #3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| a golden spin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle #4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle #5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| An awesome bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle #6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Package - 12 | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and charming visuals
- 🤝 Engaging multiplayer interactions
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay loop
- 💰 Generous in-game rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow roll/dice regeneration rate
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🤯 Frustrating coin/resource stealing

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-explorer/id1490281801)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*